Best Natural Home Remedies for Sinusitis

Have you got a tongue and thumb? If so, you already have all the tools you need to clean your sinuses in under 20 seconds.

Most of the time, a stuffy nose is a sign of another health issue, like a sinus infection, cold, allergies, polyps, chemical exposure, environmental irritants, or hay fever. When the lining of your sinuses gets inflamed from irritants, bacteria, or viruses, it causes your nasal passage to swell and block up, making it difficult to breathe. Most of the time, nasal congestion goes away after a week or two, but with nasal congestion removal, you may never have to wait that long again.

How to Clean Your Sinuses in 20 seconds?

All you have to do is:

Press your tongue against the tip of your tongue
Place your thumb between the eyebrows
Apply pressure for 20 seconds
Your sinuses will start to drain
You might be wondering how a little pressure on a bone can lead to a drain of sinuses. It has a scientific reason behind the technique. According to Lisa DeStefano, D.O., an assistant professor at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, this technique causes the "vomer" bone to rock back and forth. The back and forth motion loosens congestion, allowing your sinuses to drain.

If the technique mentioned above doesnít work for you, donít rush to your drug store for a solution just yet! Try these four natural home remedies. You may already have these ingredients at home.

1. Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix eight ounces of warm water with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and one tablespoon of honey, or take one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar three times daily. You sinuses should clear up in a few days.
You could also mix half a cup of apple cider vinegar with half a cup of water, heat it on the stove, and inhale the steam with your mouth and eyes closed.

2. Turmeric

Turmeric contains curcumin, which contributes to this spiceís anti-inflammatory properties. Sprinkling some turmeric on your next meal can help to treat the nasal inflammation that his blocking up your sinuses.

3. Nasal Saline Rinse

This is not the most comfortable solution, but many people rely on a saline rinse to clear up their sinuses. The mixture can consist of a quarter teaspoon of sea salt/pickling salt with one cup of warm water. This rinse gets poured through one nostril and out the other to clear the sinuses.

If you have never done a saline rinse before, ask someone for assistance and read and follow the instructions on the package very carefully.

4. Oregano Oil

Oregano oil isnít as widely available or as cheap as the above natural remedies, but if you happen to get your hands on this oil, simply ingest it, or steam it over the stove and inhale it to effectively clear up your sinuses. This oil is an effective sinus infection treatment.

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