Natural Help for Sinusitis

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This newsletter came from one of my teachers, Donia Alawi.

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Natural Help for Sinusitis

 

 

We have become a nation of " drippy noses, " and " stuffy " heads, with rising

statistics on asthma, allergies and sinusitis. Dr. Ivker, a family practice

physician, says chronic sinusitis is now America's most common " incurable "

chronic ailment (Alleger, p. 112). What is causing this epidemic of sinus

disease? Dr. Ivker in his book, Sinus Survival, believes the cause is a

combination of air pollution and overuse of antibiotics, causing weakened immune

systems and yeast overgrowth. Many other factors besides antibiotics can tip

the balance in favor of yeast proliferation in the gut and the upper part of the

respiratory tract including birth control pills, other drugs, sugar, alcohol and

environmental chemicals.

 

When you go to your doctor for sinus infection, you are prescribed antibiotics.

Sinus infections usually occur again and again and the trips continue to the

doctor for more antibiotics. Eventually, you end up becoming resistant to all

medications and surgery is the next step to relief sinusitis.

 

So, if you are constantly stuffed up and have been diagnosed with sinus polyps,

you can certainly apply and do many of the following natural remedies to relief

yourself of sinusitis without having to go under the knife.

 

Folk and natural remedies for sinusitis that work:

 

.. Total elimination of milk and milk products for at least three months is

necessary, because milk increases congestion and allergic reactions in many

people. Making this change may help reduce sinusitis.

 

.. It is important to get a good air filtration system for your home, because

many allergens and nasal irritants are airborne. I use plants to filter the air

in most rooms in my house. These five plants are the best to clean the air:

spider plant, gerber daisy, philodendron, chrysanthemum and aloe.

 

.. Practice daily nasal douching, which means inhaling a warm saline solution

to help flush out your sinuses. Use 1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt to a cup of

warm water. Close one nostril and inhale the solution through the other from a

cup or your hand. If you find this too difficult, you also can use a rubber

bulb syringe or one of the nasal douching appliances (a neti pot, for example).

 

.. Apply a hot, wet compress to your upper face whenever you feel congested

will also help your sinuses drain. Work up to as much heat as you can stand and

keep it on for 10 minutes at a time, at least once a day.

 

.. Apply Tiger Balm ointment on the forehead to relief sinusitis headache.

You can buy this ointment from any Chinese grocery or your health food store.

 

.. Try a diet consisting mostly of 50 percent raw foods (start by steaming

lightly or juicing, especially if you are not used to eating raw foods). Avoid

foods that cause excess mucus in the gastrointestinal tracts, lungs, sinuses,

and nasal cavity. Foods that lead to the formation of mucus are dairy products,

meats, eggs, processed foods (flour based foods like breads, pasta and pastry),

tobacco, junk foods, and hydrogenated oils.

 

.. Do not eat a typical American breakfast. Instead sip hot liquids to help

clear the mucus. I like a specific drink made from hot water (not boiling, just

hot enough to drink but not hot enough to deactivate the enzymes in the honey

and lemon), some fresh organic lemon or lime and molasses or organic raw honey.

It's a warm sweet and sour drink. Excellent way to start the day. Later on

when you get hungry, start your diet with some high fiber fruits like apples and

oranges.

 

.. Drink fresh coconut water every day. Coconut water contains unique and

powerful anti microbial ingredients capable of defeating some of the most

notorious microorganisms. It is a natural way to keep your immune system

strong.

 

When you shop for coconuts, you will find two types of coconuts: one with

brown shell and one with white shell. I recommend the one with the white shell

which is a baby green coconut. It's very easy to cut. Get a serrated knife and

go in about one inch from the flat side of the coconut and start cutting. Cut

enough so you can see a dark spot in the middle of the coconut that indicates

the weak spot that will allow you to dig a hole. Get a flat knife and carve a

hole from that weak spot and that's how you can get the water. Then when you

empty the water into a glass, get a pair of pliers and start cracking around the

hole until you create a bigger hole that will allow you to put a spoon inside

the coconut and scoop the meat to eat. The water is not clear. It is usually a

little yellowish and that's normal. If the meat is too pink in color, don't eat

it. The pink color indicates that the coconut meat is starting to rot. The

meat is suppose to be soft and white. Sometimes the meat is hard and that just

indicates that the coconut is old, but it is still OK to eat.

 

.. Chlorophyll is very important. Since its molecular structure is very

similar to hemoglobin in human blood, chlorophyll in green foods can help

strengthen the immune system, support healthy blood and circulation as well as

help to maintain proper operation of the intestinal tract. A food that is high

in the chlorophyll content is wild-crafted blue green algae. It has one of the

highest chlorophyll contents of any green food (Simply the Best article).

 

.. Black cumin seeds are very well known in folk remedies in the Middle East.

Traditionally, black cumin seed has been used for a variety of ailments

including asthma, bronchitis and ailments of the upper part of the respiratory

tract. Generally, the seeds are added to food or grounded and mixed with raw

honey. The primary active components of black cumin seeds are certain oils that

reduce the release of histamine. Histamine often causes allergic reactions and

is associated with respiratory conditions such as bronchial asthma (Nutrition

Science News, Jan. 2001, p.28) and sinusitis. You can purchase black cumin

seeds from Middle Eastern or Indian grocery stores.

 

.. Coenzyme Q10 is a very powerful antioxidant needed to protect the lungs

and the upper part of the respiratory tract. Choose a formula where Coenzyme

Q10 is micro blended with organic flax seed oil and blue green algae.

 

.. Make sure you are taking enzymes with meals to digest your meals

thoroughly. " Systemic enzyme therapy (enzymes taken on empty stomach) is used to

reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and help break up the mucus. " (Cichoke, p.

365).

 

.. Make sure you are taking acidophilus and bifidus so you can get rid of

excess mucus and reduce gas and distention. Keep in mind that friendly bacteria

is your natural antibiotics. In times of infection, take more acidophilus and

bifidus to help keep your immune system strong.

 

.. Avoid air pollution. If the environment of your present job is dirty,

dusty, and the air is toxic to inhale, change jobs. Or purchase a small air

filter unit and keep by your office desk. Do not use aerosol products.

 

.. Rest and avoid stress. Get plenty of fresh air.

 

.. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Don't drink with meals, just

in between meals (small sips of water).

 

.. Juicing is very helpful. Use carrot, parsley, celery, kale and different

green leafy vegetables like kale and parsley.

 

.. Take a clove or two of fresh organic garlic when you go to sleep at night.

Cut it in small pieces and swallow it with a glass of water. Garlic is a

natural antibiotic to help prevent infection. Garlic is a strong medicinal

food; therefore, make sure you do not take raw garlic more than 3 weeks in a

row.

 

.. A fast on cayenne powder mixed with fresh lemon juice and organic maple

syrup should help with clearing inflammation and help break up the mucus. Drink

8 to 12 glasses throughout the day. Continue this fast for up to 20 days. I'm

told by people who have done this fast that emphysema, asthma and sinusitis

symptoms may clear up.

 

Sinusitis is best addressed with natural remedies as drugs and surgery have not

been effective in the majority of cases as Robert Ivker, DO, described in his

book " Sinus Survival " .

 

References:

 

Alleger, Irene. (January 2003). " Natural Remedies for Winter's Ills " a book

review. Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients. P. 112.

 

Cichoke, Anthony. (1999). The Complete Book of Enzyme Therapy. Garden City

Park, New York: Avery Publishing Group.

 

Ivker, Robert. (1995). Sinus Survival. New York, New York: G.P. Putnam's

sons.

 

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Wishing you extraordinary health,

Donia

 

 

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