Sinus Relief Home Remedies - folk home remedies

What are some good sinus infection home remedies?

During the 18th and 19th century many Northern Europeans migrated to the United States bringing with them their sinus relief home remedies as well. The Amish immigrants, in particular, from Germany and Switzerland carried the torch of their use of special teas, salves, and tonics. The practice of hot teas and hydration remains the cornerstone of caring for most sinus infections and colds dating back thousands of years. Keeping in mind that dosage, application method and potency vary widely, here are some remedies used throughout the world:

Honey - used for 2,000 years, recognized for medicinal benefits:

  • Honeycomb - when chewed for about 10 to 15 minutes, has many healing properties for infections of the mouth and throat; the actual honeycomb is supposed to have properties that promote healing.
  • Antiseptic Honey - used for centuries in clearing infected wounds and is recognized as an antibacterial compound; anti-bacterial properties of honey stops bacterial growth in by a range of bacteria.
  • Allergies - effective in reducing hay fever due to the presence of the large variety of pollen and molds in it; taken in small doses serves to desensitize those who are allergic.
  • Cayenne - contains the chemical capsaicin which is known for its effectiveness in fighting the common cold as well as digestive problems, and toothache.
  • Capsaicin - the compound that makes cayenne spicy, is thought to fool the pain receptors.
  • Corn Silk - as an Amish folk medicine, as well as Ancient Chinese and Native American medical practice - used by taking the hair-like strands found in the corn husk and boiled in water; used as a tea or salve.
  • Silk strands - used to cure an enlarged prostate, bladder, kidney problems, as well as reduction of kidney stone formation, edema and carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Pumpkin Seed - originally used to stimulate testosterone production and rid the intestines of parasites.
  • The dried seed, pill or powder, fresh pumpkin seed is preferred as a remedy - rich in zinc, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium and vitamins A and B to support the immune system.
  • Opuntia ficus indica - aka “prickly-pear cactus” is taken as an antibiotic and anti-Inflammatory in Sicily; the cladodes of are used for healing wounds.
  • Sicilians believe they can help with everything from edema to whooping cough

Sinus relief home remedies definitely can be helpful however, with new medical break- throughs it is possible to shorten the course of a sinus infection and prevent further medical complications. Homeopathic remedies are used more often than ever due to fear of taking oral antibiotics leaving those with infected sinuses looking for something that works.

The latest medical breakthroughs for sinus infections

There are many quaint old folk home remedies out there, effectiveness of these home remedies do not receive the close scrutiny like other FDA protected medical treatments. Excluding oral antibiotics which are known to be ineffective in delivering medication into the sinus cavities, there is another method of applying antibiotics into the sinus infection that does effectively treat the sinus infection and does not result in a systemic overload.

It is a topical treatment approach to sinus infections called aerosol therapy. Currently, aerosol therapy is the most advanced approach to fighting a sinus infection and it is provided by Sinus Dynamics. Sinus Dynamics is dedicated to the treatment of sinusitis through aerosolized medications delivered into the sinus cavity with a state of the art nebulizer. Using a comprehensive approach to treatment, Sinus Dynamics assists with home delivery of medications, devices and doctor referral, as well as handling all insurance and billing. Call Sinus Dynamics if you have thrown in the towel with sinus relief home remedies. Direct deposition of medication into the sinus cavity using a nebulizer, is Sinus Dynamics' treatment approach. A topical treatment of sinus infections has a 98% success rate in the treatment of patients who are suffering with sinus infections. Call Sinus Dynamics now (877) 447-4276.


 
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