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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Gary (Kulpmont, Pa) on 11/01/2009
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sinus infections: I find acv & honey help a lot.I use only acv with the "mother" in it and raw honey if you can get it. I saw a doctor on tv yrs ago who said he found out that it was a fungus that lies deep in the back of the head, which is dormant most of the time. I use olive leaf extract which is anti-fungul and I also use olive leaf nose spray plus a neti pot. Ask your DR. for anti-fungul medicine. Olive leaf kills many viruses and bad bacteria and fungae. Use according to directions on olive leaf products. I use 1 tbls acv & 1 tbls honey.
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Posted by Elaine (Chicago, Illinois) on 08/30/2009
I have tried AC Vinegar for the past almost four years and gave up because of the taste. I would get a little relief, but never stayed for the long haul. Tonight I just had it.
I mixed one tablespoon of Organic AC Vinegar in eight ounces of water with a teaspoon of honey and withing 45 min. I felt some relief. I have had sinus infections and draining down my throat so bad for four years that resulted in sleep deprivation *was becoming so common.
Tonight my nose felt crusted, sore and had blood clotts. I know this means infection. After taking my first dose, I tried one more of the same mixture and I feel a lot better. I am going to stick with as the results on this website are unbelievable for AC vinegar.
I have been prescribed everything for sinus, including steroids. Nothing ever made much difference and the infections keep coming back.
I am going to try to get some rest now, I feel a lot better. I wish I had stuck with it before and not let the taste drive me away. I found some awesome combinations to mix the vinegar with to cut the taste. I will report back, as I am very optimisitic. I am on vacation for ten days and plan to "do battle"!!! I love this site and I am grateful it is always here when I need it.
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Posted by Squeak75 (Forestville, Ny) on 10/08/2009
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I too have take vinegar and honey off and on for over 3 years. This time I am a believer! 3 days ago my sinus just about exploded! I was in such pain that I couldn't sleep. I tried some over the counter medication and it only made it worse, couldn't even breathe, only from my mouth. I finally went back to this site and looked up what vinegar could do for me. I started drinking 8 ounces of warm water with 2 tablespoons ____ ACV with a tablespoon of honey. I drank several of these during the next 2 days and as of this morning I can breathe and I haven't had to blow my nose! I also slept through the night, I did use a strip on my nose that helped too but have used in the past and nose has still dripped. I got a good nights sleep and got up this morning and drank another glass of ACV with honey. I am going to use it everyday since reading up that it could calm down hot flashes too! What a relief!
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Posted by Amber (Silver City, Nm) on 07/31/2009
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ACV cures my sinus infections. After many antibiotics and steroids, I tried ACV. When I notice the discharge from my nose is getting thick, yellow/green then I start drinking ACV. I put 1 tablespoon ACV into 12 oz. water. I drink the mix twice a day by straw to avoid getting the acid on my teeth (and I do not care for the taste). After a week, my sinus'are clear again. Dietary changes have helped me prevent the infections (and head aches).
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Posted by Lassie (Miramar, Fl) on 08/22/2009
My problem with my sinus is nothing comes down from my nose. my nose is swollen and below my eyes I look like a monster. Can any one help?
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Posted by Clayton (Kelowna, British Columbia) on 12/26/2009
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I have been suffering from sinusitis for years, with post nasal drip causing havoc with my sleep. After trying a Neti Pot, which didn't help because I was usually too congested for it to work properly. I stumbled across Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and it worked. I take it daily, usually 2tsp-2tbs in tea with unpasteurized honey (Twinnings lemon ginger tea is great) 3X a day. Because I take it daily I never get congested. When I cannot take the organic ACV I take two ACV pills (You can get these at most pharmacies and health food stores). If you want the most benefits, the organic ACV is best, but realistically there will be times when you can only take it in pill form. I have not even needed to use my Neti Pot in nearly a year(It works well if taken daily as a preventative, just not so well when stuffed up already). Remember to rinse your teeth or chew on something after to avoid damaging your tooth enamel. You may also need to take some extra water throughout the day to help dilute the acid in your stomach. Avoid any dairy, this will cause mucus to form as well. Fresh ginger root sliced and boiled to make a tea helps sooth the throat as well if you need it, also sweeten with unpasteurized honey as it is an antimicrobial. Take all of this along with oil of oregano if suffering from an infection, for children dilute 2-3drops in orange juice. Hope this helps. Remember the key is to make it a part of your daily routine if you are a sinus sufferer. ACV is also helpful in losing weight.
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Posted by Hema (Sydney, NSW) on 06/21/2009
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Hi, I have been using ACV for 3 days and my sinus is better than before, I still hv one side of nose blocked. But I am feeling on top of the worl by looking at the improvement. I had bene taking Chiness herbal medicine but it wasn't working at all.
I have QUESTION if someone can answer. I have noticed when I come to work, I get my nose blcoked but if i go outside or am at home I don't have that much blockage.
Do you think it is to do with dust mints in carpet at work. i don't have carpet at home.
So Not sure what I should do, although I have deceided to drink ACV regularly until I get rid of my mucus completly.
Please ADVISE for my QUESTION.
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Posted by Emily (High Point, NC) on 07/03/2009
Wanted to respond to Hema from Sydney. I've heard that yeast could be a number one cause for why our sinuses may react better or worse in different places. If the building you work in is an older building that makes it more likely to have mold growing inside the walls. It's crazy what that stuff can do to a person!!
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Posted by Lisa (Long Beach, Ca) on 03/14/2010
It sounds to me exactly like a dust mite allergy although there could be other allergens that might cause a similar reaction like mold. I had the same problem when I used to live in a house with old carpet. Every time I came home I felt sick and I began to wonder if I was somehow not wanting to come home! Of course, it turned out I was just allergic to dust and dust mites. Good luck in solving the problem!
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Posted by Cecilia (Vestavia, Alabama) on 05/07/2009
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ACV cured my cronic sinus infections. I have had recurring sinus infections for years. Recently, I have been on antibiotics for 6 weeks, steriods for 10 days, deongestants at night and two different allergy medicines for the last 2 years. Two weeks after my last infection, I noticed the congestion and pain returning. Since I had gained 15 pounds in two weeks because of the steriods, I refused to go back to the Dr. to start the antibiotic and steriod treatment again. I started researching on the web for natural sinus infection cures and ran across this site.I was willing to try anything at this point. I had a bottle of H____ ACV in the cabinet. I started drinking 2 1/2 tablesspoons of it mixed into an 8oz glass of water 3 times a day. By the 2nd day I noticed that the pressure was gone and the congestion had lessened. It has been 3 days now and my sinuses are totally clear. I have stopped all of my medicines; the antihistamines, allergy pills and decongestants and feel better than I have in years. This has been a God send. I am going to the health food store to buy some undistilled ACV. If the store bought brand was able to do this, I can't wait to see what the undistilled version will do for me. Thank you!
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Posted by Adina (Livonia, Ny) on 08/27/2009
How long(days) did you to take the ACV to have the sinus cure completely???
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Posted by Sandra (Norwalk, Ca) on 08/17/2009
ACV is already working for me, but I wanted to know more about how you cured your cervical cancer. I was just diagnosed with cronic cervicitis and apparently need some type of procedure. Is there anything you can recommend instead of surgery?
Thank you,
Sandra
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Posted by Mary (Clackamas, Oregon) on 09/04/2009
I was also curious about this so I went to google and looked up macrobiotics.. There is a lot of helpful information on wikipedia.com
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Posted by Anne (Branford, CT USA) on 04/22/2009
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Thanks for all these great tips on using Apple Cider Vinegar to cure sinus infections. After 21 days on one of the strongest antibiotics, I still had a sinus infection. My doctor wanted to send me for a CAT Scan. After finding your site, I tried two things. I put 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 2-3 cups of water in a pan on the stove then put a towel over my head and inhaled the steam for about 10-15 mins. I did this three nights in a row and now I can breathe clearly, no more pressure and my headache is gone. It worked wonderfully. I also tried one cup of very warm water with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and some honey to kill the taste. I drank about 1/2 the cup for two days, so this may have helped as well.
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Posted by Leigh (Andover, MA) on 04/09/2009
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With pages and pages here tolling the virtues of ACV I decided to give it a try. I'm facing sinus surgery in a month and seem to have picked up a cold or little bug and my head is full of pressure and I feel pretty blah. I put a teaspoon of ACV into my neti pot (with sea salt) and poured it through - I only used 1/2 pot for each side because it *does* burn! But it wasn't totally unbearable. I also put 2 TBSP in ~8 oz. warm water and sipped it. While this didn't produce a lot of nasal discharge, it does seem to have relieved quite a bit of the pressure in my sinuses. I will try another dose at bedtime (about 5 hours after the first) and see how the night goes. However, I have nasal polyps in my ethmoid sinuses and I believe I will still have to have surgery to remove those and straighten my septum. But if anyone has any natural remedy that can shrink those polyps (I doubt anything will make them go away) I'd *love* to hear about it!
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Posted by Serbella (St. Louis, Missouri/USA) on 03/31/2009
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Several days ago I developed a severe sinus infection, complete with dental pain that made me lie awake at night crying. I had sinus pressure on the left side of my face, and I could feel my sinuses draining down my throat.
I was on the internet about an hour ago and I saw your site. Figured what the heck, the Aleeve wasn't doing anything to relieve the pain, and the decongestent was not working. I had a bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar and I went a little overboard: I put in one ladleful of AVC in a tall glass of warm water, which I believe probably evens out to three or four tablespoons of AVC.
Hey,I was desperate.
I drank it all down in one sitting. Now, forty five minutes later, the dental pain is just about gone, and my throat doesn't feel raw anymore. I know you said to use it before the onset of the infection, but the only time I've ever feel this good this quickly was when I was using prescription drugs.
I'm a believer in ACV now. Will follow up later with at least two more glasses of the stuff. Thank you!
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Posted by J. (Alexandria, MN) on 03/31/2009
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I was surfing the net looking for sinus infection remedies when I came across this site and read how many people were for this treatment. I tried it (I used 2 teaspoonfulls) and have to admit was a little sick to my stomach afterward, but I already feel much better. I also had a sore throat which has gotten better since taking ACV(not quite gone yet though). When I do another treatment I will try the honey suggestion someone made on this site as I think that will make it taste better. I am grateful I found this site!
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Posted by Donna (Frederick, MD) on 03/23/2009
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Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) treated my sinus infection. I got bad colds for a week with yellow mucus. I had a head pressure and headache when I got up in the morning. I used netipot with salt to get rid of colds. I also took "Cold Eeze" to reduce the severity of colds which was helpful. I searched for a remedy and I found this web site and I decided to try ACV. Wow! It did help to make my head pressure and headache disappeared. It also cleared out my thick mucus membrance in my throat. I was able to breathe better. Thanks for your suggestion.
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Posted by Isa (Guatemala) on 02/15/2009
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hi, thanks for all of your comments. my son had a chronic sinus infection and after many antibiotics we decided to give it a try. he drank the acv three times a day, with 4 drops of oil of oregano. also he took propoleum for two week, in addition to his nasal flushes. it worked wonders and has been feeling well since. (4 months)
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Posted by Debbie (Dallas, TX) on 02/01/2009
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All I have to say is wow! I have been suffering from this sinus infection for awhile now, and taking antibiotics. I was up all night and i just could not sleep and needed some relief......This ACV really really works. I take two shots one at night and in the morning when I awake. I have nine year old who suffers as well; well not anymore thanks to ACV and earthclinic.
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Posted by Doreen (Virginia Beach, VA) on 01/25/2009
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I just tried this with a combination of yogic alternate nostril breathing: breath IN first nostril (block the other) and OUT the second, then breath IN second nostril and OUT first. One side is usually more blocked by mucus than the other so I found it more effective to help unblock it: while breathing in put fingertips on cheekbones and pull the flesh away from the nose. I repeated this over and over, with a towel over my head. I stop often to blow my nose and massage my face (sinus cavities). I also put the pan back on the heat a couple of times. The hotter the solution (1c water - 1 c ACV) the stronger and more effective the vapors. I will re-use the solution.
I also use my neti pot every morning. (2c warm water - 1/2t sea salt). I've added one drop of baby shampoo on occasion, and it stings. I've also sniffed saline solution and used the steam from a bowl of plain hot water (with the towel). I read the article on the Link between Sinus Infections and Allergy medications. There is so much contradictory information.
Drinking vinegar or snorting Cayenne does not appeal to me, but we're all unique. Maybe we just need to take the time to help ourselves instead of quickly popping pills. Our bodies are a system - all the parts are connected - and with the cost of healthcare and medication today, I'd rather try something preventative.
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Posted by Michelle (Rapid City, SD) on 01/20/2009
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I was on your website earlier today researching for natural ways to help a sinus infection. I came across the use of using ACV, and since my boyfriend was at the health food store for me anyway, I texted him and asked him to also bring home some ACV. He mentioned this to the lady at the store, and she said she SWEARS by ACV, for a multitude of things.
I've had a terrible head cold/sinus infection, just on my right side... have had it nearly 2 weeks. I've tried OTC things like Benadryl and Tylenol, with no relief. Maybe it's the German in me, but I LOVED the taste of the ACV!! (I drank it straight from the bottle)
I also tried the warm water/salt nasal and sinus rinse this afternoon, and between that and the ACV, my nose is CLEAR!!
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Posted by Ana (Huntington Beach, CA) on 01/10/2009
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My sinus infections had all but gone away with dietary changes and other natural remedies. However after indulging in dairy and wheat, chocolate, etc. over the holidays I have a whopper of an infection. Apple Cider Vinegar usually helps but not this time. The problem is that it helps the congestion a little, but then causes the post nasal drip of mucus into my throat and lungs. So, to get the nose relief, my throat and lungs get worse. Any ideas on how to get rid of the congestion in my throat and lungs. Nothing is working for that at all. I've tried many natural products, homeopathic, herbal, compresses, steam, etc. Nothing, Yikes!!! Help!!!
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Posted by June (Wichita, Kansas) on 01/11/2009
Hi, Ana. Two things that have often help me:grapefruit seed extract to clobber the sinus infection, then the hydrogen peroxide inhalation cure to clobber the congestion (if you're talking about congestion from a virus). Also high doses of vitamin c. Might still take a couple of days at this point, but maybe worth a shot.
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Posted by Barbara (Cocoa Beach, Florida, Usa) on 02/17/2010
For chest congestion I use herbal tinctures. Cats claw and Pau d'Arco - when in severe distress I use a dropper full of each (dropped directly into my mouth or in a small shot of water) every two hours and in addition to an herbal expectorant. I have cured myself of bronchial pnumonia with this remedy.
