sinus problems driving me nuts! - Sinus Problems Message Board

maresmith · 12-19-2007, 05:06 PM

I have had allergy/sinus issues all of my life. I have tried everything. Most of it makes me tired so i dont take it. Almost everyday of my life i have some sort of sinus pressure somewhere in my head or face. Or some kind of sinus headache. Does anyone have any advice on any herbs that would help me? Iv even been thinking of going to acupuncture?
Thanks
M

AlexaIn2006 · 12-19-2007, 07:04 PM

Accupunture could help you. You could also drink some herbal teas.

Some herbs that will help are goldenseal, enchinacea, horseradish, nettle, etc.

You can add peppermint or eucalyptus essential oils to a humdifier.

Also modifying your diet could help because that may be the culprit, you could be allergic or sensitive to some thing you are consuming.

chill200 · 12-20-2007, 08:45 AM

I have quite a few suggestions, and i'll list them in order of the BEST ones first:

1 - For sinus infections, collodial silver and oregano oil are outstanding for knocking an infection out quickly.

2 - A neti pot is very good for keeping the sinus area cleansed so that mucous and bacteria can't hang around and cause problems.

3 - Bromelein and quercetin are excellent for keeping inflammation down which is what causes the bacteria to start building up

4 - Xlear is an outstanding nasal spray that contains grapeseed extract that destroys bacteria that can cause infections

There are many more, but these are the BEST that have helped me. GOOD LUCK!

needaremedy · 01-09-2008, 12:54 PM

I was at the end of my rope with sinus issues. I saw my ND who did two things: he had me tested for food allergies using the ELISA method and I took Thorne SF722 for candida overgrowth. I'm almost 100% certain that food allergies were the culprit as about 1.5 weeks into my new "safe food" diet, I no longer had congestion, post-nasal drip, sinus headaches, among other things.

I had actually been to the ER because my headaches had gone on for months, had become non-stop and so painful that I needed medicine stronger than I could get OTC.

I know everybody is different but I came up allergic to wheat, milk, eggs, pineapple (which is in bromelain, commonly used as a natural remedy for allergies), cranberry, kidney bean, brewer's yeast, baker's yeast, chili pepper, and almond. It's amazing what eliminating these foods has done for my health...not to mention my sanity

AlexaIn2006 · 01-09-2008, 01:52 PM

I am glad that you found the cause. Isn't it amazing what an ND can do vs. MD?

How did the ND do the allergy tests? I am curious how it is done. Thanks!