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How To Relieve A Sinus Infection Naturally

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A sinus infection can make you feel miserable and uncomfortable. If you are suffering from a sinus infection, there are several natural ways you can relieve the infection. Natural remedies are easy to use, affordable and effective. Here are some of the best ways to get relief from a sinus infection naturally.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is great for thinning out the mucus in your nostrils and helping to relieve the nasal congestion that is often associated with a sinus infection. Get the benefits of this natural remedy by adding three teaspoons to hot water and drinking it. Drink the mixture at least three times daily to get the best results. If you don't like the taste of apple cider in water, you can add honey and lemon to the water to give it a more pleasant taste.

Ginger Root and Tumeric

The combination of turmeric and ginger root is one of the best for dissolving mucus and healing a sinus infection quickly. Tumeric contains curcumin which is a natural anti-inflammatory, when combined with spicy ginger root it is great for loosening mucus in the nostrils. Sinus drainage can cause you to have and upset stomach and ginger root not only helps to loosen sinus mucus, it also helps to soothe your stomach.

Inhaling Steam

Inhaling steam is one of the best ways to relieve the nasal congestion caused by a sinus infection. You can make this treatment even more effective by adding peppermint oil. If you do not have peppermint oil available, eucalyptus oil works just as well. Fill a pot with hot water and a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus oil. Drape a towel over your head and hold your face over the water and inhale the steam for at least five minutes.

Oregano Oil

Oregano oil is an antibiotic and an anti-fungal. You can add it to your juice or tea each day to help relieve your sinus infection. Oregano oil is very potent, so you will only need to add a single drop to your juice or tea to harness its power. Drink the oregano oil infused juice or tea twice daily for the best results. Oregano oil may also be added to hot water and the steam inhaled to loosen mucus in the sinuses.

Natural remedies are some of the best ways to get relieve from draining sinuses that affect your ear, nose, and throat. When used consistently they tend to be just as effective as medical treatments.


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