Comments on: Sinusitis and Herbs

By: Karen Vaughan, L.Ac., Registered Herbalist (AHG)

Karen Vaughan, L.Ac., Registered Herbalist (AHG) — Sat, 08 May 2010 17:28:32 +0000

Decongestants temporarily open your sinuses, but they do it by drying the phlegm which makes it thicker. That is why you get the "rebound effect" where you feel worse after you stop them. You trade short term relief- and I don't discount it- for a worse long term reaction. What you ultimately need to do is to thin the mucus and reduce the inflammatory swelling. The thin mucus fights infection and lubricates the passages whereas cooked down phlegm blocks things up. Seriously, try a neti pot or at least squirt saline solution up your nose. I like to add a little xylitol and goldenseal to the sea salt, which brings the herbs where they need to be and keeps bacteria from adhering to your nasal passages. Also look at turmeric for inflammation, and check your diet for potential allergens like dairy or gluten.

By: Harrison Ward

Harrison Ward — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:35:51 +0000

there are also some alternative medicines that you can try for sinusitis. i have tried some herbal stuffs and it is good for relieving sinusitis too. ,,

By: Hayden Robertson

Hayden Robertson — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:22:03 +0000

i have been suffering from sinusitis for so many years and i can only relieve the stuffiness of the nose by means of decongestants.”~~

By: Lauren Stewart

Lauren Stewart — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:09:28 +0000

i have been suffering from sinusitis for so many years and i can only relieve the stuffiness of the nose by means of decongestants..:.

By: Carol Hanavan

Carol Hanavan — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:00:13 +0000

Adding an oral irrigator to your day-to-day brushing and flossing regimen will help you maintain your mouth thoroughly clean and your gums healthy. Oral irrigators perform by shooting a targeted stream of water in between your teeth and along your gums, successfully removing trapped debris, bacteria, and plaque below the gum line.

By: John Kerns

John Kerns — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:54:26 +0000

Acupuncture has been known in China for ages, my mom introduced me to acupunture and i am since been amazed how it can reduce my migraine.