The Best Home Remedies For Sinus Infection

I was talking to my friend the other day, who complained of yet another sinus infection. Runny nose, facial pain, difficulties breathing, headaches and fatigue were marking her days as of late. Why do I get them? She pondered. The reasons stretch from air pollution, stress (the omnipresent cause of uncountable health problems) and weather changes, to a lowered immune system contracting a viral or bacterial infection.

Sometimes a lifestyle change is required to eliminate the substances and factors that cause the infection, such as not using chemical cleaning products or starting to meditate. My friend sighed. She needed an answer: how to get rid of the nuisance.

The antibiotics work (with side effects) only if the cause is bacterial, but not if it’s viral. So I told her about garlic, honey and apple cider vinegar – the three natural remedies I found to be the cure to almost everything.

Let’s have a look at how these wonderful products can help you cure uncomfortable, repetitive, tiring, suffocating, embarrassing 
Steam Inhalation With Garlic

If the infection is not fully blown yet, inhalations should be your first course of action to alleviate discomfort. Boil a pot of water and then add minced fresh garlic to it (3 to 4 cloves should do). Get yourself comfy, cover your head and pot with a towel and start inhaling.

It might be uncomfortable at first, but it will help. The steam alone is an amazing decongestant and helps to clear the breathing pathways. When you add other healing ingredients, the positive effects multiply. Garlic is an extremely potent natural antibiotic, and is antiviral and antifungal. See also my article on how to make garlic syrup for chest infections.

Steam Inhalation with Apple Cider Vinegar

Instead of fresh garlic, you can also use apple cider vinegar. A 1:1 proportion with steaming water will create a powerful mix. Apple cider vinegar thins the annoying mucus.

Steam Inhalation with Tea Tree Oil

Some swear by adding tea tree oil (a few drops will suffice), as the oil is another strong natural antibiotic and antifungal. By inhaling it, you deliver the antibiotic directly to your suffering nasal membranes (this may hurt at first, and you may feel a burning sensation).

Also eucalyptus essential oil helps clear nasal and chest congestion caused by colds and sinus infections, so you can use it instead or with tea tree essential oil.

Neti Pot / Sinus Irrigation
One of the most popular treatments using a salt and water solution to flush out the nasal passages is the neti pot. This is a small ceramic pot that you fill with a mixture of ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt to each 16 ounces (two cups) of warm water. Some prefer to add an additional ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, per cup, to the mixture to adjust the pH of the irrigating solution to that of the body. You need to use previously boiled water to prepare the solution. Don’t use tap water.

Once you’ve filled the neti pot, tilt your head over the sink at about a 45 degree angle. Place the spout into your top nostril, and gently pour the saline water into that nostril. The saline water will flow through your nasal cavity and out the other nostril. Blow your nose to get rid of any remaining water, then refill the neti pot and repeat the process on the other side.

The basic explanation of how the Neti pot works is that it thins mucus and helps flush it out of the nasal passages. People suffering from daily sinus symptoms found relief from using the neti pot on a daily basis. Once the symptoms subsided, you can reduce it to three times a week.

You can also use a special bottle to rinse your sinus. I’ve used a bottle called NeliMed Sinus Rinse to rinse my sinuses and I found it extremely easy to use. You need to fill the bottle with the same water solution that I mentioned above, tilt your head over the sink at about a 45 degree angle. Put the nozzle tip snugly against one of your nostrils. Squeeze the bottle and repeat the same process for the other nostril.

Eat Horseradish
Not many people know that when treating certain conditions, horseradish is just as effective as chemically-synthesized antibiotics and it can sometimes even be superior to over-the-counter drugs.

Horseradish is particularly potent in the treatment of sinusitis and it clears upper respiratory passages, which helps with cold, influenza and lung congestion. Read my detailed article about horseradish including how to use it and recipes to clear your sinuses.
Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) to Treat Sinus Infection
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), which is made from the pulp and the seeds of the grapefruit, acts as a natural antibiotic. It has antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral properties and is a very versatile natural remedy.
You can take GSE in different forms: you can irrigate the nasal passages, take it in a capsule or tablet form or drink it mixed with water (or other fluid).

Add Honey

Using honey, and not just for eating, is one of the 70 habits featured in my e-book 70 Powerful Habits For A Great Health which will guide you how to take positive steps to improve your wellness and overall health. Make sure to only use raw honey.

If filtered (often done for appearances’ sake), the honey loses most of its healing properties. We really have our priorities wrong these days!

Raw honey is a magnificent antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal bee creation, and boosts the immune system.

Followers of Ayurvedic medicine suggest starting the day with honey water. You simply mix a teaspoon of honey into a glass of warm (not hot!) water. Your body is then geared to start the day. Now, for maximum therapeutic kick to get over a tenacious sinus infection, you can try out this combination:

– a glass of warm water
– 1 teaspoon of honey
– 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
– 3 cloves of minced raw garlic

Mix well and drink to your sinuses’ health!

Or, if the abundance of tastes (or garlic breath), slightly scare you, just try mixing apple cider vinegar and raw honey, and consuming that 3 times a day (the combination of ACV and honey has amazing health benefits). Two tablespoons of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of honey will send your sinusitis packing.

Elderberry Infusion
The elderberry is a bush that can reach to a great height with small white flowers and dark purple sweet-sour fruit. You can also make an infusion from the flowers of the elderberry plant, which has been shown to prevent inflammation and infection in the respiratory system and is effective against winter ailments including sinusitis. Use 1 heaped teaspoon of dried flowers per 1 cup of boiling water. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Allow tea to cool, strain the tea and drink.

If you consume these beautiful gifts of nature regularly, your immune system bolstered, there is a fighting chance the sinus infection will stay clear of you for the foreseeable future. Good luck!

If you consume these beautiful gifts of nature regularly, your immune system bolstered, there is a fighting chance the sinus infection will stay clear of you for the foreseeable future. Good luck!

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Kill Sinus Infections in Under 2 Minutes With Hydrogen Peroxide and Sea Salt Mixture

A sinus infection is basically an inflammation of the lining  of the sinuses that can cause severe headache, fever and facial pains.  Lucky though, there is a cheap alternative available  that can ease severe sinus infection and help relieve the pain and the  headache – Hydrogen Peroxide.

How to use hydrogen peroxide for a sinus infection:
A mixture of hydrogen peroxide and sea salt will help you to effectively treat a sinus infection.  

Hydrogen peroxide assist in thinning  the mucus and help clear the sinuses and air canals.

The mixture of these two ingredients has similar medicinal properties as a traditional saline rinse  but without its side-effects.

Sea salt helps restore the osmotic balance in the mucous membranes and hydrogen peroxide is a natural disinfecting agent that helps  remove infection.

How to prepare and use a hydrogen peroxide and sea-salt mixture:

In a glass jar mix 6 ounces of lukewarm water with half a tablespoon of hydrogen  peroxide,  next, add 1 tablespoon of the sea salt.
Mix thoroughly  until the sea  salt has disappeared completely. Transfer the mixture  into a nasal spray or neti pot.
Bend over a sink in the bathroom  and spray the mixture into your nasal passage allowing  it to drain through your mouth.
Repeat this procedure for three days straight or until  you feel completely relieved.

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Home Remedies To Fight Sinus

Drink plenty of fluids but avoid caffeine. Depending on the season, one may need about 2 litres of water per day.

Taking steaming hot shower/ bath is an effective way to moisten sinus and help it to clear. Eucalyptus oil being a natural decongestant will be more beneficial.

Eating spicy foods will help clear nasal passage.

Humidifier in dry months, with humidity levels at 30-50 % helps to keep the sinus moist. Caution, humidifier should be mold free, or else can cause allergies.

Warm compress helps to ease the nasal passage moist. By putting some uncooked rice/ oats in a clean socks and microwaving it with some lavender oil till the temperature you can tolerate helps. Or you can inhale steam with some eucalyptus oil, which will also help greatly.

Saline solution is very effective in fighting blocked nasal passage. It thins the mucus, thus helping it to come out easily. This can be done using a neti pot.

Keep your house free from allergies- flowers, molds, strong smells , dust etc.

Bromelain is a protein found in pineapple stems and can be bought as a supplement from health food and natural remedy stores. But consult your physician before using them, so it doesn't interfere with your other medications.

Avoid antibiotics till you have exhausted using natural remedies and found it ineffective. As overuse of antibiotics, can lead to bacteria resistance.


If the natural and over-the-counter remedies fail to improve your condition, you should consult a Doctor.  Doctors can make a referral for a scan which may uncover anatomical blockages that require surgery, or they can send you to be allergy tested. Your Doctor can also refer you to an ENT  Specialist if your problems require a more involved or integrated form of treatment than natural remedies can provide.

THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.






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Nasal Irrigation: Natural Relief for Cold & Allergy Symptoms

How Nasal Irrigation Works
Got a stuffy nose from allergies or a cold? Nasal irrigation may help. Here's how it works. You pour a saline solution into one nostril. As it flows through your nasal cavity into the other nostril, it washes out mucus and allergens. Use this step-by-step guide to see how to do it.


Step 1- Decide What You'll Need
For nasal irrigation, you'll need a container and saline solution. You can buy pre-filled containers, or use a bulb syringe or neti pot. All are available at drugstores. 

Step 2: Mix the Saline Solution

If you choose a pre-filled bottle, skip this step. Otherwise, you can buy a saline solution powder and follow the directions on the label or make your own. Start with one to two cups of warm water. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of non-iodized salt and a pinch of baking soda to soften the effect of the salt. Use distilled, sterile, or previously boiled and cooled water to make the solution to help prevent infection.

Step 3: Get in Position

If you are using a squeeze bottle, neti pot, or syringe, lean forward over the sink, at about a 45-degree angle. Tilt your head so that one nostril is pointed down toward the sink. Don't tilt your head back.

Step 4: Pour in the Saline Solution
Place the spout of a neti pot or the tip of a syringe or squeeze bottle just inside your nose. The tip should go in no further than a finger's width. Keeping your mouth open, squeeze the bulb syringe or bottle, or tilt the pot to pour the water into your nostril. Remember to breathe through your mouth, not your nose.

Step 5: Let It Drain

The salt water will run through your nasal passages and drain out of your other nostril and maybe your mouth. You should spit it out and not swallow it. But if some does go down your throat it won't hurt you.

Step 6: Clear Your Nose and Repeat

Gently blow your nose to clear out the remaining solution. Repeat the procedure with your other nostril. When you're done, throw away any leftover solution and thoroughly clean the items you used. Let them air dry. Store them in a clean, dry place.

What If It Stings or Burns?

Try using less salt in the saline solution, and make sure you're using lukewarm -- not hot or cold -- water. Be sure to tilt your head to the side at a 45-degree angle, and don't tilt your head back. Keep your mouth open so you don't breathe through your nose and "snort" the saline solution.

How Fast Does Nasal Wash Work?

You may see results after just one or two times. The benefits grow as you continue to do it. One study showed that long-term nasal irrigation helped people feel in control of their sinus symptoms and really improved their quality of life.

Is Nasal Irrigation Right for You?

Nasal irrigation can benefit people with chronic sinus symptoms, nasal allergies, acute sinusitis, colds, and even nasal symptoms from the flu. It can help both adults and kids. Some people use it every day to stay symptom free. You shouldn't use it, though, if you have an ear infection or a nostril that's plugged and hard to breathe through.


How Sinuses Get Clogged
The nose has two passages that filter air. In the bones of the skull are the four pairs of air-filled cavities called sinuses, which drain into these passages. The passages and sinuses are lined with a mucous membrane. If it becomes inflamed -- for instance from a cold or allergy -- it swells and blocks the sinuses from draining. Bacteria can build up leading to a sinus infection. That leads to more inflammation, swelling, stuffiness, and pain.

Why Nasal Irrigation Helps

In the mucous membranes, hair-like structures called cilia pass bacteria and other debris to the throat where they can be harmlessly swallowed. When membranes swell, cilia can't do their job. With nasal irrigation, you use the saline solution to rinse out your nasal passages. The salt water also restores moisture and eases inflammation of the mucous membranes. Swelling is reduced, making it easier to breathe.

Ways to Reduce Allergens

If you have allergies, avoiding allergy triggers will go a long way toward making it easier to breathe. That means doing things like using an air conditioner in your home and car during warm seasons, reducing indoor humidity, and always running the exhaust fans when showering and cooking. Vacuuming regularly and using protective mattress and pillow covers can help, too.

Work With Your Doctor

One study showed that people with chronic sinus problems who used nasal irrigation were able to use fewer medications. Talk with your doctor about what's right for you. And if you are taking medication now, don't stop without talking to your doctor first.

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For sinusitis

 Sometimes the stuffy, pressured, my-head going to explode feeling is triggered by heated air & humidity, not actual congestion. When this happens, the rules get tossed.

Shut off the humidifier, turn down the thermostat, cool air helps. Cold, dry air helps the best. When you go back inside, back comes the stiffness. Sucking on a menthol drop helps too, just the sensation of coolness clears your sinuses. Of course, if it’s the real deal, you can tell from tissues that your head is a mucus fiesta & you feel like you’re breathing through a mask, don’t let it get worse.

Take a deep breath, even if it is through your mouth & do this. Wash out your nose with a neti pot. It looks like a genie lamp. Just fill it with salt water & rinse your sinuses, pouring the water in one nostril & letting it run out through the other if you’ve never tried this, it may sound weird, but it is not uncomfortable & above all it will relieve your of your problem !

Neti Pot for cold, sinus troubles

Neti Pot
For a more systematic nasal rinse, the neti pot is an option. This small ceramic pot is used to flush out the nasal passages with a saltwater solution – a process known as nasal irrigation. The result is thinner mucus that drains more easily. Research suggests neti pots are useful in relieving sinus symptoms, such as congestion, pressure, and facial pain, particularly in patients with chronic sinus troubles.