Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Naturally Treat Sinus Infections

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Sherry (Huntsville, Alabama) on 05/03/2007
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I had an ongoing battle with sinus infections. I hate taking medicine but finally gave in and went to the doctor. It took two different kinds of medicine but after 2 weeks I was cured... Two days later a friend brought over a milkshake and the next day I had the sinus infection back. Out of desperation I googled and discovered earth clinic and the apple cider vinegar remedy.My husband had a gallon of apple cider vinegar with the "mother". That day I took the correct dosage three times and that night I slept great. I have since been pushing it to all of my friends. Oh, and as an added benefit I am seeing a change in my body too!

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Posted by Tiffany (Ojai, CA) on 04/30/2007
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I am so glad I found your site. I am on my second glass of ACV this morning for what looked like was going to be a nasty sinus infection after a severe allergy attack. The last sinus infection I had was two years ago -- ended up on antibiotics. I am now pregnant and absolutley did not want to go that route. I googled natural remedy for sinus infection as soon as I realized what was happening. Drank my first mixture of ACV yesterday - my fever broke overnight and I felt some relief. Now on my second glass of the day and am feeling so much relief. I actually am liking the taste now, maybe because I can tell how well its working. Thanks!

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Posted by Katherine (Portland, OR) on 04/24/2007
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Love your website - thanks for all the helpful info that you wont find in the mainstrem. I wanted to sing the praises of a couple of these remedys that I tried and they worked!! I tried apple cider vinegar a couple months ago when I had a sinus infection (after having a cold for a couple weeks before the sinus infection set in) and was tired of the headaches and feeling miserable. I took 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar mixed in fruit juice (tried it with water but couldnt stand the taste). I drank this a couple times a day for 10 days and the sinus infection went away. A couple months before that I had a bad head cold - sinusus all stuffed up - felt like there was a river running through my head and could not breathe out of my nose. I drank the tomato tea recommended and it cleared up my nose so I could breathe again. Drank it for about a week a couple times a day and it cured me.

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Posted by Ron (Sacramento, CA) on 04/23/2007
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Well, I never made the connection between milk/ice cream or other dairy products but I can tell you this: For over a DECADE I have sufferd from severe throat lesions and sinus problems. I have had culutres,blood work, been on antibiotics countless times. This week I have been very sick. I went back to the "doctor" on Friday and was prescribed Levaquin. After reading how this med could literally kill me and ruin my life I prayed and went searching the internet. I could hardly bare the thought of drinking ACV with my head hurting and my throat as irritated as it was. But, after years of pain I figured anything was worth a try. This morning @ 10am I drank 1/4 cup of ACV in Water. I mean I slammed it. It burned a little but not too bad. I went and laid down and within the hour had some sinus relief for the first time. I took another 1/4 cup dose in water at about 1pm and fell asleep until 3 (I never have been able to sleep during the day). I feel WAY better, still a bit sleepy, but sinuses are almost miraculously better! Thank you so much for this site and this information. I will check back in a few days.

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Posted by Vinny (Sharon, MA) on 04/12/2007
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I recently had taken antibiotics for a sinus infection and ended up with a male yeast infection with severe external blistering and irritation. Found your website and read about acv for sinus and yeast. Not willing to go back on meds that caused this nasty thing I started on 2 tbsp organic acv and 1/4 tsp baking soda as internal and straight acv for external cleansing of blistered area .Did this 3 to 4 times daily. It burned for a few seconds but then all itching and burning stopped .In 4 days the blistering and irritation were gone and have not returned. Am still using acv to finish curing this sinus infection and other diabetes related problems also noticed better & easier digestion.Thanks for a great batch of info Highly recommend this site to all.

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Posted by Darian (Springfield, Missouri) on 04/08/2007
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About 5 weeks ago, I started having some pretty severe tooth pain in my left upper mouth. Less than a week after it started, the pain moved further and further up into my temples, cheek and eyes. I was able to treat the pain with just ibuprofen at first, however, by the end of the first week, it wasn't enough. For the rest of the period, my day started the same... 3 ibuprofen, 2 tylenol and 2 naproxin sodium tablets everyday. Then I had to add decongestants, allergy meds, and my usual daily multivitamin. On week 3, I went to the doctor. She told me it was a sinus infection, and put me on round one of antibiotics. No luck. On week 4, she put me on another antibiotic. Helped a bit, but I was still getting intense headaches of an evening in my left temple, cheek and behind the eye.

At the beginning of week 5, I found this site. I'm now 2 days into the ACV treatment, and can already tell an amazing difference. I've also done two sinus rinses so far with a warm salt water/baking soda mix, carefully injected with a nasal bulb.

For the first time in a month, I started my day today with my multivitamin and an extra vitamin C tablet (500 mg)... AND NOTHING ELSE. There is an occasional twinge of pain, but I am breathing clearly, and my head doesn't feel like it's in a vise.

After reading the other wonderful effects of ACV, I'm going to keep on trucking with it, and see if I can shed a few pounds to boot.

I am taking 1/8 cup of ACV, with 1/2 tsp of baking soda, water, and a tad bit of honey for taste, in an 8 ounce cup, 3x daily.

I will post a follow up in a few weeks. This will be a trial for my family. My wife suffers from several of the ailments that ACV is reported to help with, and if I experience results in this 1 week trial, I'm going to put her on it as well! Thank you for being here, EarthClinic!

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Posted by Shawn (San Diego, CA) on 01/01/2007
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I have been fighting a sinus infection for probably 1 month and did not know it. I would get sick for a couple of weeks then feel a little better. I took 1 dose today of the Cider and both nasal passages have cleared a lot, but still have some mucus. I stopped taking my meds that the doctor had given me. Should I continue talking the meds?

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Posted by Mandy (Avon OH) on 12/30/2006
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This stuff is amazing. I mixed 1/4 cup of ACV with water and used fruit punch as a chaser. It has only been 10 minutes and I feel better. The pressure is almost gone and I can breathe again. Thank you so much. I hate taking medicine so any natural cure I can find that works is amazing.

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Posted by Frank (DFW, TX) on 12/08/2006
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PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS POST! I have had sinus problems all my life. I go to the Doctor at least 3 times a yr. Last Feb. I got a sinus infection, took the meds the Doc gave, 15 days after I ran out of meds the infection was coming back. I have been to the Doc 5 times this year, can't get rid of the infection! After reading this, I tried it on 12/06/06 just drinking it. the next morning I was clear as a bell and amazed. This infection I had was going into my eyes and ears as well, it has to be one of the worst I've had. Today is 12/08/06, in two days I feel 90% better. I have one Q. how many days should I drink this, or how many days can I drink it? Sorry, 3 Q. if I drink it alot, is there any harm it will do? Last Q. once I am clear, will the infection come back? or does the ACV kill the infection? I am almost afraid to stop drinking it,,lol,,it works that good! I mixed ACV with cranberry apple juice and a little cranberry grape juice, it taste kinda like wine. Thank you people for all that you do.

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Posted by Melinda (Sutherlin, VA) on 11/14/2006
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I came upon your site while in a desperate attempt to rid myself of an awful sinus infection. I do think that it came from the consumption of ice cream. I had several days of flu like symptoms prior to the sinus infection. I started taking antibiotics on the 10th and did not find any major relief until yesterday morning after drinking 16 oz of white grape juice mixed with 1/8th cup of ACV. I actually had a bit of drainage within minutes of using this formula. I am sipping it today with water. I feel so much better and actually have lots of energy and am enjoying my 3 kids again! I am thankful for your site, as my 2 month old daughter is recovering from open heart surgery and I was concerned about having to call the doctor for more antibiotics and having to see a doctor right now is almost impossible since she is to stay indoors and away from people. She is also fully breast fed and this recipe has not hindered my milk or the taste of it. What a true blessing. Mama of 3

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Posted by Linda (Portland, OR) on 10/30/2006
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I have had a bad sinus infection for about 2 weeks. I can't afford to go to the doctors so I decided to check to see if there is anything I can do for it. I am so happy that I found this site thank you so much. I am already feeling alot better and can actually stand up without feeling as if my head is going to explode. Bad thing for me now my husband well expect me to get the house more picked up. LOL Thank you again what a life saver.

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Posted by Christina (Audubon, PA) on 09/26/2006
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Like most readers I came to this website in pure desperation. I once again got a sinus infection the first time the weather temp changed. Looking for an alternative to Tylenol Cold, etc. I was a bit skeptical about the ACV method. I tried to drink it 1/2 and 1/2 with water as quickly as possible, but had to do it much slower to get used to the flavor (this was yesterday). Today I've been drinking it all day even more diluted with 2 tbls of honey which helped tremendously. I have to say I am shocked, relieved, and in disbelief! This stuff REALLY WORKS!!! My husband can't get over it either. I am not 100% better, but what would normally go on for 2 weeks and then I'd catch another cold/sinus infection etc, has cleared up in less than 2 days! I am hooked for life. I am sharing this website with all my friends and family. Thank you so much!!

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Posted by Ellen (South Carolina) on 09/26/2006
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I have been suffering from severe periodic bouts of sinus infections for around 4 years. I usually wind up on antibiotics which includes a trip to my dentist thinking I may have an abscess tooth. The pain around my cheekbones and upper teeth with facial swelling is pretty much unbearable. I just finished 2 weeks worth of biaxin to absolutely no avail. As a last resort before decapitating myself, I checked the internet for a possible home remedy. I found the apple cider vinegar remedy and boy is it ever a miracle. I wasn't able to drink it, but I mixed half equal portions of vinegar and water, brought it to a boil and inhaled the fumes covering my face with a towel. In less than 24 hours I am completely well. I really still can't believe this works. I plan on keeping ACV on hand at all times. I am sharing this with every sinus sufferer I know. Thanks for this great tip!

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Posted by Terri (Eustis, FL) on 09/22/2006
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I have been experiencing sinus infections for years and years. I live in Florida and have been told by an allergist that I have numerous allergies (according to his tests). I have take antibiotics, nasal sprays, over the counter and prescription drugs to combat my sinus issues which have continued to make me miserable. Recently I developed yet another sinus infection, painful, stuffy head, difficulty breathing, etc. In desperation I began searching for natural cures. Thanks to your site and article on ACV, in just 3 short days I feel miraculously normal. Thank you God for your wonderful people that care enough to post this site. I also have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia so I am going to use ACV long term and see if it helps, is so I will post more feedback. Thank you for being there : ) Terri from Florida (age 43)

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Posted by Jacalyn (Round Rock, TX) on 09/10/2006
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i had lived with what i thought was a migraine for four days, on day five--my sinuses were rock hard. i thought i would go to urgent care, but decided to go online to see if there were any natural cures. i tried the 1/2 cup acv and 1/2 cup water; and also the acv steaming and i put colloidal silver in my nasal spray. the nasal spray and the acv steam made my sinuses burn for 45 minutes--but about an hour later--i got relief. i decided to do the cure 3 times today. here i sit 9 hours later--yet to do my last treatment--and i feel absolutely normal. my husband just said--"hey, where's your ice pack?" I've had one on my head, face and neck for five days! I am so thankful for this website and I encourage anyone with a sinus problem to give this a try. Just drinking the acv mixture didn't do the trick for me--but using the acv steam and nasal treatment with the acv drink surely has proven to be the answer for me. thanks!