Saturday, May 23, 2015

Natural Remedies for Sinus Infections (Sinusitis) and Post Nasal Drip

Sinus Infection, or Sinusitis, is swelling or inflammation of the sinus cavities on the face. When the sinus cavities become blocked with fluid and germs, this can cause an infection to develop. 

Common symptoms include:
  • feeling pressure in the head
  • headaches
  • facial congestion
  • nasal discharge
  • post nasal drip
  • pus in the nasal cavity

Factors that trigger these symptoms:
  • environmental allergies
  • air pollutants
  • cold/flu  
  • poor diet
  • weakened immune system
  • deviated septum

Because there are many varying factors, it can be frustrating to deal with sinusitis. However, there are a number of natural remedies that can be effective. 

In my opinion keeping a strong immune system, maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, and regularly ridding toxins from your body is imperative. The best way to deal with your symptoms is to find what works best for You. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Neil Med Sinus Rinse http://amzn.to/2of2WwP
2. Humidifier or breathing in steam  (from a boiling pot or steam sauna) http://amzn.to/2oh1lXW
3. Colloidal Silver in a nasal spray
4. Acupuncture treatment
5. Sinus Massage



Note: Overuse of colloidal silver can lead to toxicity. As always, do not hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns regarding the correct dosage and frequency for the suggestions listed above: DrErnieKim@gmail.com
                                                                                                                                              


Post nasal drip is the build up of fluid and mucus that accumulates or drips in the back of the throat. Symptoms of post nasal drip and sinusitis often occur together.

Common symptoms include:
  • a need to constantly swallow mucus or fluid
  • sore throat
  • nasal discharge
  • sinusitis

Factors that trigger these symptoms:
  • dairy foods
  • gastric reflux
  • medications that cause dryness
  • environmental allergies
  • air pollutants
  • cold/flu  
  • weakened immune system

Similar to sinusitis keeping a strong immune system, maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, and regularly ridding toxins from your body is imperative. The best way to deal with your symptoms is to find what works best for You. Here are a few suggestions:
  1. Salt Water Gargle (Mix 1 tablespoon of sea salt into hot water. Gargle for 20 seconds. Repeat 3-5x)
  2. Humidifier or breathing in steam (from a boiling pot or steam sauna) http://amzn.to/2oh1lXW
  3. Neil Med Sinus Rinse http://amzn.to/2of2WwP
  4. Colloidal Silver (1 shotglass of colloidal silver 2x a day. Gargle for 20 seconds before swallowing)
  5. Acupuncture treatment


Note: Overuse of colloidal silver can lead to toxicity. As always, do not hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns regarding the correct dosage and frequency for the suggestions listed above: DrErnieKim@gmail.com

1 comment:

  1. nice article, sinus infections can be pesky and irritating. I shared this article to daocloud.com so more wellness pros can learn from you.

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