Hi pinksalter
i feel sorry for you, because I know
exactly how painful sinusitis is! Yes
you get pain in your cheeks and temples.
There are many sinus cavities inside the
head and they get blocked and infected and
that pressure is what causes the pain...
There are many useful natural and
conventional remedies - I would recommend
the natural stuff because the conventional
drugs can have a lot more side effects and
you cant most of them for too long because
of those very side effects
some things to try:
steaming
get some steam going by either putting
your head over a bowl of hot water (be
careful not to get burnt, if it gets too
hot, move away a bit) or have a shower and
have the water hot
pepperming
tea
peppermint is really good for any head
colds
echinacea
this is a herb which has been shown to
have healing effects on many upper/lower
respiratory illnesses as it has a
beneficia effect on the immune system and
is recommended at the first sign of any of
these illnesses (it cannot be taken for a
long period so make sure you do not take
it for longer than 3 weeks at a time, have
a months break and then again for 3
weeks)
marshamallow
yes there is actually a herb called
marshmallow! :p it is mucilaginous, so
that means it lines and soothes any
irritated parts of the respiratory system
(and the stomach too)... It is also used
in many sinus supplements (be careful in
using this one if you have diabetes or any
sugar problems)
fenugreek
this is spice which is used in many
sinus/hayfever supplements as it helps to
decongest the sinus cavities
massage
you can also do some massaging of the
pressure points in your head (front and
back) to ease the pain....
garlic
this is an excellent nutrient for all
parts of the body - but its really good
for the sinuses and for hayfever. Put it
in your cooking (especially in the
evening, if you dont have to go anywhere,
as the smell can be quite potent
) and if you can,
grate a few cloves of garlic and add some
honey into a glass and take a
teaspoon-full each hour - this should
provide immense relief!
vitamin
c
vitamins c is really good for helping to
relieve sinusitis and hayfever
shusheme
