Help for Sinus Problems

This is information that is helpful for people suffering with sinus problems.

Sinus Problems Symptoms
Area around eyes tender / eyes may hurt
· Gums and teeth may hurt· Postnasal drip - mucous in throat

Causes:
· Usually related to allergies
· Can be too dry / too moist for mucous membranes
· Sinuses don't drain / infections in sinuses
What to do:
· Avoid mucous causing foods (dairy / wheat overload?)
· Have Elisa RAST food allergy tests to determine your genetic & acquired allergies
· Get an indoor air purifier (AirPurifier
· Use supplements & herbs of benefit (see below)
· Reflexology - o massage both sides of the big toe on both feeto massage the bottom of each of the other four toes on both feet
· Rub Mentholated Skin Cream into sinus area
· Room humidifiers / plants / boil water to make room air more moist
· Use hot, wet packs· If chronic acute, do daily sinus irrigation (see below)

Herbs Supplements (MGM Supplements recommended)
·Alfalfa - anti-inflammatory
Vitamin C including bioflavinoids - anti-inflammatory (anti-infections)
· Garlic - anti-bacterial (cold-processed garlic better than eating raw garlic
· Zinc - anti-infection
· Immune Builder - calms the reactions
· Defender - nature's antibiotic (use on a rotation basis only …
. 3/day - 4 days on / 3 days off - until problems are gone)
· BetaCaratine- nourishes mucosal lining
· Multi-Vitamin - multiple vitamin/mineral supplement
· Soy Protein - ALL 9 essential amino acids to build up the immune system

Sinus Irrigation: Mix: ½ cup warm water; ½ teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Suck solution up into a small bulb syringe and put head over sink and squirt up into nasal passages. Breathe in at the same time. Do one nostril at a time, closing off other nostril with finger. Then let it drain out. Do daily or 2-3 times daily if necessary. Helps to activate drainage.