Alternative Health Care for Headaches and Sinus?!
Question: What are alternative health techniques (herbs, aroma, homeopathy, etc) for headaches and for sinus problems due to allergies. I'm not sure what my headaches are from: migraines, allergies, eye strain, tension, caffeine withdrawl (could be any).
Thanx.
Answers: What are alternative health techniques (herbs, aroma, homeopathy, etc) for headaches and for sinus problems due to allergies. I'm not sure what my headaches are from: migraines, allergies, eye strain, tension, caffeine withdrawl (could be any).
Thanx.
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Headaches- inhale essential oil of lavender, and drink chamomile tea.
Sinus- fresh carrot juice, hot compresses and peppermint tea.
I love Oasis nasal spray its from dead sea salt and it works really well. Quercetin is supposed to work really well it increases immunity and decreases reactions to certain foods, pollen, and other allergens. At the natural store they have all natural antihistamines which also work really well, plus antihistamines also work as a mind relaxant. Always seek and treat the cause of the headache and not the symptom~good luck
Try out this remedy for head ache. Take 3/4 cup of condensed tea, add 1 tsp of key lime extract and 1 spoon of honey. Mix them thoroughly, then drink it. Repeat it 2-3 times per day.
Or you can try Treating Headache with Lemon Tea. Squeeze one lemon in a cup of black tea. Drink this tea whenever you experience the symptoms of Headaches.The symptoms are resolved in an hour.
I haven't tried all of this, but just saw it and as I have multiple kinds of headaches as well as allergies, I figured I'd try stuff on the list. Good luck.
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Post a Comment View All 115 Comments Itchy, watery eyes, running nose, an aching
head, and sinus congestion. Sound familiar? You may be among the 37 million
people in the United States who suffer from allergic rhinitis or sinusitis.
Consider combating your springtime woes naturally with these time-tested
self-healing techniques.
Allergens in the Air
When your sinuses, the air-filled hollow cavities around your nose and nasal
passages, become inflamed, fluid can accumulate and interfere with normal
drainage of mucus in the sinuses. This condition is known as acute sinusitis.
The result? You may have trouble breathing through your nose and feel your eyes
and facial tissue swell up.
Your symptoms may include a headache, fever, a nagging cough, post-nasal drip,
thick green or yellow discharge, and a feeling of facial "fullness" that gets
worse when you lean forward; during a severe sinus infection, some people even
experience a toothache.
This uncomfortable condition has many possible causes, including bacterial,
viral, and fungal infections, allergies, or a deviated septum. Synonymous with
spring, allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, is the inflammatory result
of your immune system's overreaction to allergens in the air.
Pollen is one famous offender. Other allergens include dirt, pollution, animal
hair, food particles cloth fibers, and mold.
Surprising Secrets for Sinus Health
Here are some all-natural ways to gain freedom from sinus suffering.
? Clear your sinuses and your mind with a steamy stovetop spa. Add a few drops
of wintergreen oil to a pot of boiling water and inhale the steam. Take care not
to be burned by the vapor.
? Herbs and spices like ginger, scallion, basil, garlic, oregano, cayenne
peppers, white pepper, horseradish and turmeric will have your sinus passageways
unblocked in no time!
? The supplement bromelain - a papaya and pineapple-based enzyme - helps reduce
histamine release, the body's natural allergic response.
? Clear your nasal passageway daily for healthy, happy sinuses. Add 1 tsp of sea
salt, 1 drop of oregano oil, and 1 drop of wintergreen to a cup of warm water.
Fill a small-spouted squeeze bottle with this warm solution. Squirt into one
nostril at a time and blow out through the nose. Alternate nostrils.
? Press one clove of garlic, mix with 1 tsp of olive oil and soak a clean cotton
ball with the oil mixture and place in nostrils after having washed the nostril
with warm salt water. Leave in for 20 minutes and repeat three times a day until
the symptoms clear up.
? These two simple self-massage practices that follow are incredibly effective
for relieving sinus congestion. For both, sit at the tip of a sturdy chair with
your back erect, spine stretched, and your head tilted slightly forward.
1. Inhale and gently press your forehead just inside the temples with your
palms. Exhale and release. Repeat three times.
2. Cross your middle and index fingers by placing the tips of your middle
fingers on top of the fingernails on your index fingers. Rub the sides of your
nose 36 times in a circular motion, warming your fingers first if they're cold.
What you eat affects your sinus health
Avoid the foods that produce mucous and dampness: dairy products, cold and raw
foods, corn (including corn syrup), and simple sugars. Choose whole grains like
quinoa, amaranth and brown rice instead of wheat, rye and barley, which are
typically high allergy grains. Opt for papaya, cranberries, pear, pineapple,
cherries, mango, and citrus fruits. Eat more green vegetables such as artichoke,
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and spinach.
Both alcohol and smoking should be avoided during a sinus flare-up as they
irritate the respiratory tract and worsen nasal inflammation. Also, sinus
congestion is often worse with lack of quality rest so be sure to get plenty of
sleep and keep your stress level low.
I hope that you find the ways to keep your sinuses clear and freely flowing. I
invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips
with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
-Dr. Mao
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