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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Barbara859 (Mission Viejo, Ca) on 02/13/2011
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Apple Cider Vinegar really helped. I have been suffering from a sinus infection for a few days. First I tried the 2 tablespoons ACV and 2 tablespoons water and heated it and inhaled the steam. It made my eyes water a little. I felt a bit of relief, then after about 1/2 an hour I tried 2 tablespoons of ACV in 8 ounces of warm water and drank it. I started to feel better in about 20 minutes. What a relief!
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Posted by Valeriaj (Carefree, Az) on 02/07/2011
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I can't believe this! took one glass of 8 oz water with 2 tbls of ACV and my painful sinus went away in less than 12 hours! one glass! I was in such pain, couldn't bend my head down, pain when pressing on the sinus area, stuffed nose... All cleared! relief in 20 min or so after drinking straight up in the evening and full clearance of symptoms when I woke up next morning! wow! thank you earth clinic and contributors of feedback!
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Posted by Asheley (Smyrna, Georgia) on 12/27/2010
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Well, I was skeptical about this at first. I have used cayenne to gargle with for a sore throat and thought it would be hell to put up your nose, but that crap works wonders! I mixed a cup of filtered water, lukewarm, with a neti pot packet, 5 drops of ACV, and a tiny dash of cayenne (the tail end of the tip of a knife). It made me have to blow my nose for about 5 minutes straight, but an hr and a half later, I am clear as a bell. A sinus infection set in 2 days ago and yesterday I started oil of oregano pills and nasal spray with grapefruit seed extract. I felt better when I got up today, but the cayenne/ACV rinse has really done the trick. Thanks Earth Clinic.
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Posted by Mich14b (Parker, Co, Usa) on 12/27/2010
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After attempting to literally run my sinus infection out of me, I had given up until I read about ACV. I only started this today but I am already feeling more clear headed and my headache is better. I am eager to see how I feel in 2 more days and a several more doses. Does anyone know if I can overdose on ACV?
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Posted by Addie222 (Morgantown, Wv) on 12/14/2010
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I love this site and have come here many times to naturally treat several ailments. After reading everything you had on Sinus treatments I made my own. My two children (at the time 2 and 5) had awful sinus stuff... On allergy medicines and nose sprays that made their noses bleed. They had inherited my bad sinuses and were never without a stuffed up nose or ear infection. I tried the ACV drink and it did help, but there was no way I was getting a 1 year old and a 4 year old to drink ACV!
I made my own solution and put it in an old nose spray bottle and I do two squirts per side on the oldest and myself and 1 squirt for the youngest. They do not like to leave it up there too long and prefer to blow it out. It still helps even though they blow it out. When I do it, I try to leave it up there as long as I can. It is good to blow after though, you get out a lot of gunk. I've reduced my sinus infection doctor visits from 1 per month to 1 per season and the boys have visited the doctor only for strep throat, not sinus or ear infections and they are now 4 and 7 years old! They re off all medicines (allergy and sprays). My doctor and my husband think I'm crazy and it's all in my head. But I know better and I think the pediatrician is starting to believe me!
Here's my recipe... (all measurements are approximate. I don't usually measure, just "eye-ball" it, but I tried to make it as close to what I do as possible. Also, I err on the side of more mild than strong as the boys don't like the "sting")
1/2 cup warm water
About a 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of salt
About 1 teaspoon of ACV (organic, with "the mother")
About 50-60 DROPS of GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract)
I mix it up in a measuring cup and pour it into the mist-er nose spray bottle. If it's too strong, I add salt water. If it's not strong enough, I add a bit more ACV and GSE. When you spray it, look down at your feet. That way it won't drain down your throat. I keep the left over in a small bottle and refill the sprayer whenever I need it. I hope this helps someone. Especially those of you who don't think you could stomach the ACV drink!
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Posted by Lizardtitanic (Verdi, Nv) on 12/02/2010
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I started to fill the sinus pressure and change in color 2 weeks ago... The full blown sinus infection came on 3 days ago... The pressure under the eye and the teeth pain r the worst!!! I dont like dr's at all it took me 15 yrs to get a pap.... What does that say... So ive done nothing but look up ntural cures for sinus infection and came across apple cider vinager..... Went and bought a bottle... The first day, I took 2 tablespoons with 8 ounces of water, defintly felt a diffrence after the first drink... And it wasnt that bad tasteing.... This morning I woke up felt okay but the pressure was back.... And I thought for sure I needed to see the Dr... Went out to breakfast had bis and gravy and hash brown and lots of tabsico sauce..... Came home took anthoer dose of apple cider vinegar.... And slept for 2 hours... Went shopping felt so much better... Came home took anthoer dose.. The presssure is still there a little bit but not as bad... I will continue this for the rest of the week.... I must say it has losend everything up... More productive blowing... Plus Ive been useing the sinus rinse... By the way dont use this as a sinus rinse burns like hell!!! Plus homemade beef jerky with lots of spices help to!!! Hope it keeps getting better!!!! Merrry Christmas to all!!!
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Posted by Ann (Austin, Tx) on 12/29/2010
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After reading a few things about using apple cider vinigar, I decided to make some changes and use it more directly. I put 2 tablespoons of vinigar and 2 tablespoons of water into a coffee cup, heat the mixture for 40 seconds, after expelling as much mucus as possible, breathe in the steam through nose and mouth, reheat as often as you can. I do it all day. It's stinky, but it seems to really work.
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Posted by Michael (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) on 04/29/2010
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Good morning. I hope you can help me with this. I have had very bad sinuses for many many years and has been very debilitating. It is primarily on the right side of my head and i believe that the upper right frontal/temple are the culprits here. I have used your vinegar for about 3 days nows using variation.s. One day I did 8 ozes of water with 2 tablespoons vinegar 3 times a day then the next day I took an 8 oz cup with 2 tablespoons in the morning and then i sipped 16 ozs with one quarter cup of vinegar throughout the morning/afternoon then I went back to the 8 oz swig that evening. Although it really seemed to help the rest of the sinuses this front upper on the right remains stubborn. My ear on the right side is constantly filling up and throbbing and I have to keep blowing out my eustachian tube. I think maybe this has from the upper sinuses and infection from the upper right sinus?In that upper right area I get pounding and extreme spaciness which I believe increase as I take the vinegar. This morning i inhaled in steam 50/50 water/vinegar. It made me very spacy and the spaciness is obviously coming out of that upper right area. The spaciness is in different degrees and sometimes almost to the degree I cannot think. It makes my memory and concentration very bad as well. Am I doing the correct thing? Should I be drinking vinegar with water all day and at what strength?For how long? Also the steam seems to get up there. How often should i do that and should i maybe do pure vinegar as opposed to mixing it with water? . . please help. Thank You Mike
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Posted by Julia (Canada) on 06/03/2010
I have the same problem: pounding headache above my eye after the drinking ACV. I think that people with low blood pressure should take ACV carefully because it lowers your blood pressure.
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Posted by Maurice (Northbridge, Ma) on 08/28/2010
Could you tell me the exact prevention program you are using. Also the exact type of ACV for you nasal rinse? Thanks much, Maurice
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Posted by Anuj (New Delhi, India) on 04/23/2010
I have been suffering from Sinus infection and Tinnitus which started a few months back. On reading about ACV, I have started having it for the last few days and have definetely noticed a difference in my sinus. I am drinking ACV twice a day. Would like to know how long I should continue this and will it cure my Tinnitus also ???
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Posted by L. (Private) on 05/02/2011
Glad you mentioned the Kidney pain, I have had similar pain as well and thought it might have a connection to the sinus pain, but wasn't sure how.
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Posted by Leigh (Raleigh, North Carolina) on 12/12/2010
I felt the same way the first time I tried it. But I just tried it again, mixed with some Splenda and heated like tea. It's SO much better! I can actually sip it without the unpleasantness of just the ACV. Give it another whirl!
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Posted by Andrea (Port Alberni, Bc,canada) on 03/29/2011
you should read up on Splenda, it is not a good choice! Worse than sugar, use honey.
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Posted by Rob (Va. Beach, Virginia) on 02/22/2010
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I had had a sinus infection for three weeks when I started ACV- 2tbls in 8oz of water three times a day plus nasal irrigation with 2tsps in approx 6oz w/ some salt once a day. I have done this for five and a two-thirds days with perhaps some improvement (feel better, less drainage) but sinuses are still infected.
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Posted by Christina (Kansas City, Mo) on 02/17/2010
I have tried drinking 1 T. ACV in a cup of hot water, and it only results in heartburn. I want to give this a chance, as so many people attest to the benefits of ACV. Any tips? I have had 2 dental extractions, both teeth were infected, there was communication from the teeth into the sinus, and now I have a sinus infection. It's been a mess. I am on 2 abx now, but so far, nothing has worked. I'm desperate for solutions since I've been sick since Thanksgiving.
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Posted by Nicole (Decatur, Ga) on 03/12/2010
Christina from Kansas City, everything does not always work for everybody. You must understand that every human body is different and we have to listen to our bodies when trying remedies. In your case of heartburn, you are having a major side effect of ACV and should stop using it immediately. If you continue, it could cause you to have chronic (continue over time) heartburn even after you stop. You should try a different remedy for your sinus infection.
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Posted by Gemz (Santa Cruz, California) on 03/15/2010
Not all ACV is the same. You will find one creates heartburn while the other cures it. The ACIDS in them are unique. The one you will want to try will be cloudy and murky. Hopefully Organic. The clear pungent stuff from the egg coloring days is the one that creates heart burn.
If you do a search of ACV for heartburn you may find one that works good. I know I tried it off and on and it did not work for me. Then I learned the difference.
Sorry I do not know the names of the acids but they are totally different. Good luck and try the heartburn tips on here. They helped me tremendously!
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Posted by Tina (Toledo, Ohio, Usa) on 07/25/2010
Do try to get Organic Apple Cidar Vinegar. I find that putting 1/4 teaspoon or more baking soda with the AC in 1 cup water in a large glass helps lower the acidity so it doesn't hurt my stomach.
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Posted by Krysta (Houston, Tx) on 01/11/2010
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I've tried the hot water with 2 tablespoons ACV twice today and nothing happened. I even boiled water and poured some ACV in the water, at least 2 parts water 1 part ACV, and inhaled the steam for as long as i could. my nose just runs.
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Posted by Bliss (Schaumburg, Usa) on 12/31/2009
I will try ACv very next thing in the morning 2mmorow as I hav been struggling with sinus congestions since last 3 days and now my nose bleeds when I blow. But I have questions...Is this Ok to give to my 4 year old daughter who gets sinus infection too very frequently? also how long does the effect stay with ACV? Do we keep gulping this throughout our life?
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Posted by Strangelilmama (Santa Fe, Nm, USA) on 12/29/2009
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I hesitate to speak too soon, but after 10 days with a relentless cold, I woke up with a raging sinus infection yesterday; fever, swelling of my face, redness over my cheekbones, couldn't breathe through my nose whatsoever. I stayed home from work & was ready to call my doctor, knowing she would prescribe antibiotics, which I try to avoid as often as possible. I dreaded the aftermath of the antibiotics, but I also knew this was a doozy of an infection. My husband had read up on ACV a while back, and we had some in the house, so when I googled natural sinus infection remedies & saw all the testimonies here, I thought I'd give it a shot. I took two tablespoons in warm water (a big mug, probably 10-12 oz), plus a tbsp of honey three times yesterday. I also used a saline rinse/ neti pot. I am like NIGHT & DAY today. I am not 100% yet, but I can breathe, the swelling went down, the redness is gone, and I feel functional. I do still have some congestion & my face is a bit tender, but it is no longer terribly painful. Perhaps TMI, but the nasty green-yellow mucus has gotten considerably less disgusting-looking, too.
I am going to continue the ACV & the saline for the next few days, and next time I will do it preventively.
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Posted by Arlene (Meredosia, Il) on 12/23/2009
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My husband and I have been miserable lately with sinus infections. I do not take any medication unless I have to, diabetes and blood pressure are all I take so I was looking for something natural. Found this site accidently, tried the apple cider vinegar. We found out the next day that we were using the distilled and that that was incorrect, but, we both woke up in the morning with our heads completely cleared. We will get the right kind of acv in a few days, but so far this is working. We both feel so much better, and can breathe clearly. I was very sceptical, but I'm so glad that I found this. Thank you so much for this site. I have shared this with my whole family.
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Posted by Scott (Southcoast, Ma) on 12/19/2009
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To all the skeptics out there....I was one, until I tried this. I had a cold that turned into a sinus infection. With all the different flu and cold viruses out there I was afraid to go on anti-biotics because of the mutation and resistance that could occur, so I searched on the 'net' and found this web page. I was not a true believer, but figured I'd give it a shot.
I knew I had a sinus infection because one tell tale sign I get is I lose my sense of smell. I had pain, swelling, pressure, redness of my cheeks, and Post nasal drip. Then I tried the apple cider vinegar.
2 table spoons of ACV with 12 oz. of warm water sipped over about a half hour time. Within an hour I regained my sense of smell. The pain and pressure were relieved considerably (not completely gone, but relieved). I took three doses in a day. Later that night my symptoms returned so I took some mucus relieving over the counter meds to help me sleep.
Next day, my symptoms are almost totally gone. I can breathe freely, I can smell, and only have a slight amount of pressure and sinus congestion. In short, I am amazed how this cure worked.
To the skeptics...try it. You have nothing to lose, and the cost is low.
Thank you Earthclinic for this GREAT site.
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Posted by Katieegann (Trenton, New Jersey) on 12/08/2009
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Sinus Infections
About 3 or 4 days ago I developed a terrible sinus infection in the right side of my face. It was terrible. I couldn't hear out of my ear, dental pain, yellow mucus, facial pain and swelling, the whole deal. I tried the ACV remedy. About 2 tbsp of ACV, about 1 cup of water, and about 1 tbsp of honey did the trick for me. My dental pain and headache are subsiding, and I can finally breathe out of the right side of my nose. I'm very happy about these results. :)
