Chronic Sinusitis And Headache : Healing Sinusitis the Natural Way
Sinusitis Herbal Remedy
Inflammation of the sinus can be triggered by many causes. Some conditions can become chronic, but can be controlled through herbal and natural remedies.
Sinuses that are healthy; filter impurities from the nasal cavities before flushing the mucus down the back of the throat and the mucus being processed through the system of the body. This is a normal function that happens every day most of the time being unnoticed. When symptoms of a runny nose, chronic headaches and overall feeling of fatigue persist, this could be signs of inflammation over just a seasonal cold. When the inflammation of the sinuses continues, the nasal passages become swollen and in many cases blocked, interfering with the normal disposal of mucus drainage.
Common Causes of Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis and long term respiratory upset are caused by exposure to others with a bacterial infection. Although untreated, the symptoms can change an acute case to progress to one that is chronic where the symptoms and discomfort last for longer than three months. The following are ways to be exposed or develop sinusitis.
• Seasonal allergies or hay fever
• Closed contact with others as in work or for children day care and school
• Smoking
• Infections in the mouth
• Flying from part of the country to another and changing altitudes
• Diseases that have already weakened the immune system
Treatments for Sinusitis
A conventional approach to treating sinusitis is to seek medical attention. The physician will prescribe antibiotics, antihistamines and decongestants. All of these treatments produce side effects but not necessarily a long term cure. Side effects can alter the good bacteria, causing excess mucus and the antihistamines can elevate ones blood pressure.
Herbal remedies will treat the symptoms and fight the bacterial infection, but do not have the side effects of the prescription drugs. An herb with anti-inflammatory properties is Echinacea. Echinacea is recommended to boost the immune system to fight infections. Echinacea has been used to shorten the length of a cold and reduce the symptoms produced by colds and sinus inflammation. This Native American plant has been used for medicinal purposes and is a favorite among herbalist. Echinacea is available in tinctures, capsules, extracts and tablets. Liquid versions get into the system quicker and have faster results in boosting the system since it does not have to wait for the stomach to process. Use tinctures whenever possible.
Goldenseal is an herb when combined with Echinacea as a treatment for cold symptoms along with other respiratory infections boosting the immune system and healing the body. Goldenseal is a Native American plan that was used by herbalist and healers for digestive disorders and showed signs for use on wounds as an antibacterial agent. Goldenseal can be used alone or in combination with Echinacea during cold and flu season and to battle seasonal allergies and illness. Goldenseal has also been used in mouthwashes to relieve sore throats.
Other herbs that have been used by healers going back more than 2000 years are Barberry and Bromelain. Both herbs have been used to reduce fevers and decrease inflammation. Those with respiratory infections and sinus problems such as sinusitis have used these herbs alone and in combination with other healing herbs to treat acute and chronic respiratory issues.
Other Treatments
Home remedies are available to treat the symptoms and help reduce congestion. One of the best remedies is to drink plenty of fluids to flush the system of the mucus. Drinking plenty of fluids also thins the mucus allowing the body to process it more easily. Inhale steam during a hot shower or make facial steams to inhale healing herbs. Use the essential oil eucalyptus in hot water or a bath and inhale the steam to open up the sinuses and cleanse the respiratory system. Steams can be done two to three times daily if necessary to relive the symptoms and allow for easier breathing. Flush the sinuses with a saline solution several times a day by using what is called a Neti pot or flushing the sinuses gently using a syringe to flush saline water through the sinuses over a sink.
When acute symptoms persist longer than two weeks or 14 days, one should seek medical attention as this could have progressed to more than just a sinus infection or sinusitis. Herbal remedies can react to other prescribed medications. Discuss all supplements with a physician. Individuals respond to herbal remedies differently. What has worked on one person may not work on another, discuss concerns with an herbalist that can alter a mixture to meet the symptoms needing healing. Any problems while taking an herbal or home remedy should be discussed with a medical physician for proper care and treatment of the sinus infection. Natural remedies can do wonders to keep a body healthy.
There another treatment available in Kerala (southern part of India) where they make sinus remedies from herbal plants. They call the treatment as “Nasyam” and it effectively cured sinus problems. In Nasyam treatment patient need to inhale medicine into the nose and it goes to the sinus cavities. Prominent herbal company that make this products are kottakkal arya vaidyasala and oushadhi.
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