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Sinus Congestion Remedies

Updated: 11/16/2009

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STEAMING

8 YEA
1 WARNING!

[YEA]  Lloyd from Tulsa writes: "I have found that bringing an equal amount of Apple Cider Vinegar and water to boil, then inhaling the fumes as it starts to boil, quickly relieves sinus conjestion/infections. Just a warning though, close your eyes and mouth when doing this...the vapors are hard to deal with."

[YEA]  Angel writes: "I found that just taking a HOT cup of coffee, tea, water, etc.. And puting a towel over your head and breathing the hot vapour in through your nose and out through your mouth. Relieves Breathing difficulties as well as a stuffy or runny nose"

[WARNING!]  Molly from Madison, USA writes: "Be very careful about inhaling steam in the bathroom.

So many people have turned down the temperature on their water heaters to save on energy, that it can be very dangerous because the water is not hot enough to kill various bacteria. For instance, Legionellosis can occurred when individuals inhale aerosols contaminated with the bacteria, but evidentally doesn't happen if the water is super HOT-hot in the water heater.

And there is a recent news article about a DANGEROUS bacteria which is a "cousin" of tuberculosis being found in many people who have serious sinus infections.

Here's the url to the news article:

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6046064

The germ is called atypical mycobacterium, a first cousin of the tuberculosis germ, which isn't killed by the chlorine used for tap water by water treatment plants. They advise people to only use sterile water for nasal rinsing.

I've read online that ONLY distilled water is free from ALL bacteria, so MAYBE boiling tap water is not enough to ensure it is safe for nasal rinses. I don't know, I haven't researched this enough yet...."

SUGAR WATER

09/24/2009: Vanessa from Brisbane, Queensland Australia writes: "sugar water, sinus

Try a teaspoon of sugar in half a coffee cup of water, a few drops in the nostrils at a time works. Would someone please comment on whether this is good to do or not. I do know that it works rather quickly and seems far less harmful than medication all the time."

EC: Is this a remedy for sinus congestion, sinusitus, or sinus infections? Please clarify for us! Thanks.

09/24/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "If this remedy works, it has nothing to do with the sugar, and everything to do with the coffee. Coffee contains a form of theophyllin, which is an anti-histamine."

EC: No coffee used in Vanessa's remedy, just a coffee cup filled with water!

09/24/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "Oooops...sorry for the mis-read! You can't see it, but I'm blushing with embarrasment :0"

TEA, GARLIC, CAYENNE, GINSENG, ROYAL JELLY

1 YEA

[YEA]  02/03/2007: Ken from Arlington, VA writes: "Simple remedy that is working for me to assist in ridding your body of sinus issues and assisting in the reduction of sore throat is just this.... 1 cup of litely presweetened tea, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 vile of ginseng and royal jelly. Heat in the cup for about 2 minutes, let set for another couple of minutes and slowly drink. You will start to feel the sore throat go away while your sinuses drainage. It also appears to help me relax. Always remember to discard of any excess mucus in order to get rid of the bacteria that has collected in your sinus cavities during the time of mucus build up. Good luck to everyone."

TOBASCO SAUCE

1 YEA

[YEA]  08/01/2009: Pat from Hoschton, Ga writes: "I have been a chronic sinus sufferer for years. when I get bad and have to clear up in a hurry. I find a shot of tobasco sause opens sinuses as soon as you drink it. but I wouldnt advise it if you have an stomach ulcer. works every time for me."

URINE THERAPY

1 YEA

[YEA]  08/25/2008: Dianna from Austin, TX writes: "hello! i wanted to write that when i read about urine therapy someone it made sense to me and i tried it. at first i just tried putting morning pee on my hands and face and i could really tell the difference - my skin looks way younger when i do this and i do not get pimples unless i stop! i am 48 and just starting menopause and was having terrible acne for the first time in years and this really helped. then i got a sore throat and decided to try the universal remedy after other remedies didn't seem to be helping. well, when i put 4 drops of the universal remedy under my tongue - within a few minutes my throat felt better! also i found that if i sniffed a couple of drops of fresh urine in my nose that my stuffed up nose would clear up almost immediately! this works folks! i am amazed!
i even have my boyfriend peeing on his feet when he has foot fungus now. he was skeptical - but it worked for him too!
also i put a drop in my eyes when they are red and/or itchy and get relief.
try it! it is free and it won't hurt you - it is yours.
dianna"

EC: Read more about Urine Therapy here.

VICKS

4 YEA

[YEA]  12/06/2007: Tanya from Orlando, Florida writes: "I was suffering about five minutes ago from one of the worst sinus infections I've ever had. I put some Vick's vapor rub in a pot of boiling water. I stood over the pot with a towel over my head. In less than three minutes, my sinuses opened. For the first time in two days I am breathing through my nose!"

[YEA]  09/23/2007: Cindy from BELLMORE, NY writes: "An old remedy but a good one. I have a nasty sinus infection - they only thing that can penetrate the all the mucus is boiling a hot pot of water - add Vicks Vapor rub - a small amount will do - let the water cool down for a minute of two. Take a towel and put your head over the pot breath in through your nose the best you can. Do this up to tens minutes if you can. It is very strong. Vicks vapor rub has all natural ingredients- directions for this is on the bottle."

[YEA]  05/01/2007: Amanda from Coats, NC writes: "I found that putting a table spoon full of vicks vapor rub in a pot of hot water and bringing it to a boil when the pot comes to a boil turn it down to low and hang your head at a safe didtange from the pot and put a towl over your head and breath in breathe deeply with your nose. it will be difficult to breathe in at first but it gets easier with each inhelation of your nose. HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE"

[YEA]  12/05/2006: Veronica from Reseda, CA writes: "I just recently started to have really bad sinusitis, and so I was talking to my friend and she said to try Vick's Vapor rub and put it around the vaporizer holes and put it around my nose and so I did it worked! try it!!!! just take vapor rub and any random vaporizer put the vapor rub around your nose and around the inside of the vaporizer, put your face in it and keep it there for 10-15 minutes it REALLY does help!"

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