BY CLAIR WHITTY
Sinusitis is a condition associated with colds or flu. But some people can have sinusitis all year round. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, stuffiness, a runny nose, and pain or pressure behind the forehead and face. Pain in your head, jaws, or pain radiates to your ears. If the mucous is green, it’s usually a sign of infection. A sinus infection may also cause a nasal drip.
Nasal congestion and stuffiness can also be symptoms of a cold or of hay fever, so figuring out the best treatment can sometimes be difficult.
Sinus cavities are situated in pairs behind your forehead and at each side of the nose. They are lined with mucous membranes. A cold or a post-viral bacterial infection can cause these cavities to become very inflamed and swollen, and they can become congested with mucous which can also cause blocked ears.
Popular natural remedies include garlic. If you like your garlic, eat as much as you can tolerate. Otherwise, Quest Kyolic Aged Garlic is my favourite garlic supplement. Research indicates that aged garlic has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action that can help relieve congestion and other sinusitis symptoms.
A.Vogel’s Sinuforce Nasal Spray is perfect for thinning and loosening excess mucus as well as helping to reduce swelling. It doesn’t cause dryness and I love that it is suitable from age 6 and can, with your doctor’s approval, be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, you can use it long term too.
Plantago is an amazing herb that has been traditionally used as a natural decongestant. Customers have used it as part of their protocol to help relieve Catarrh, Sinusitis, and Glue Ear. It can even be useful for airplane ear, but start taking it about a week before travel. A.Vogel Plantago can be used from as young as age two.
If you have taken an antibiotic, it may have dealt with the infection but won’t do much to deal with the congestion. Now is a good time to take a microbiotic supplement to replenish your good bacteria, especially if you have had to take more than one antibiotic.
Sinusitis can be stubborn so you may need to dig deeper for a natural solution to help you. Call us or drop in for more information and advice we would love to help.
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