Posted on July 1, 2009 in Latest News
Sinus allergies and sinus problems, mainly sinusitis, affect a lot of people. Natural remedies for sinus allergies are an effective way to solve the problem in the long run.
Symptoms of sinus allergies and sinus problems
- Excessive and constant sneezing
- Running nose
- Blockage of the nostrils
- Headache
- Feeling of pressure around the head, eyes and face.
- Low fever
- Loss of appetite
Natural remedies for sinus allergies and sinus problems
Improper diet is the main reason people get sinus allergies. The diet needs to be corrected if the situation is to be improved.
What sinusitis patients should avoid eating
- Intake of salt should be reduced. Salt leads to accumulation of fluids in tissues, which worsens the sinus infection.
- Completely avoid fried foods, starchy foods, white sugar, white flour, rice, macaroni, pies, cakes and candies.
- Also avoid strong spices and meat. Butter should be used sparingly.
- Cook your food freshly for each meal. Avoid eating leftovers.
- Do not eat refrigerated foods.
What to eat if you have sinus allergy
- People with sinus allergies also suffer from acidity. So the diet should tilt towards alkaline foods.
- Your diet should be a balanced one consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits.
- Eat a lot of vegetables. Have a lot of fruits also, but avoid citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, lemon etc.
- Diet rich in Vitamin A will help you fight sinusitis. Some sources are milk, yogurt, egg yolk, pumpkin, carrot, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, mango and papaya.
- Drink milk. Milk contains calcium, which helps overcome sinus infection.
- Pungent herbs like garlic and onion help decongest the nasal passages. Start by taking them raw in little amounts everyday. Increase gradually and incorporate into your food.
- Drinking a mixture of 200 ml spinach juice and 300 ml carrot juice every day will help sinus treatment.
Other measures to control sinus infection
- Avoid perfumes and other strong scents.
- Get plenty of sleep and fresh air.
- Some yoga exercises can be very helpful for sinus problems.
What to do when sinus allergy is acute
- When the sinus infection is really severe, when you have fever, do not eat any solid food. Drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices diluted in water on a 50:50 basis. After fever subsides, go for a low-calorie fruit and vegetable diet. Include plenty of raw juices.
- Taking doses of Vitamin A will help. Take a dose of 25,000 I.U per day. Vitamin C also can be helpful. Take two doses of 500 mg in a day.
- Washing your face with alternate hot and cold water will provide relief. First wash with hot water, as hot as you can bear. Then use cold water for a short duration.
- Inhale steam for 5 minutes every hour. This will give relief.
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