Natural Relief from Allergies and Sinus Symptoms

Published: 2010-03-18

Have you ever felt like doing this? There are 37 millions American that are suffering from sinusitis every year making it one of America's largest health problems. Standard orthodox medical treatment for sinusitis and rhinitis centers around the promotion of drainage and treatment with decongestants, antibiotics and antihistamines. This approach is controversial for while drugs may alleviate nasal stuffiness they have limited effects on the sinuses and can cause side effects in some individuals such as insomnia, nervousness and high blood pressure. There are safe, simple and cost effect natural options that you might not be aware of.

Here some of the causes of allergy and sinus symptoms

• bacterial or viral infections
• yeast or candida infections or mold
• environmental irritants
• food allergies or food sensitivities
• low functioning immune system
• physical obstruction to the nasal passage structure
• cervical misalignment

Our sinuses are hollow, air-filled cavities that are lined by mucous membranes. Sinus' get blocked when they can not drain as fast as mucous is produced. The key to healthy sinus is to promote good sinus drainage.

1. Nasal irrigations: If you suffer from chronic allergies, sinus disease and chronic cough, you may benefit significantly from using a nasal irrigation or rinse daily. They are a safe, and simple, cost-effective, management of chronic sinus disease. They are an essential part to nasal hygiene. Saline nasal irrigation has been mentioned in medical textbooks and used for hundreds of years.
2. IgE and Ig G food allergy testing:An allergy is an immune response, resulting in inflammation and an increase in mucous production. Such a response to food can be exhibited in any part of the body, because nutrients are digested, absorbed and circulated throughout the body. This is why food allergies can cause a wide range of problems, including sinusitis, runny nose and chronic cough. The body produces histamine and mucous in response to any allergy, whether it be an environmental allergy or food allergy. You cannot change where a tree or certain potential irritating grasses grow, but you can control what you put in your mouth. Through a simple and easy blood test, you can identify food allergies and sensitivities. The solution is simple, you remove the irritant, food, from your diet
3. Nasal Specific technique: Nasal-specific technique involves inserting small balloon-like tools into the nasal cavity and gently inflating the balloon to expand the sinus openings increase and drainage. This technique is often practiced by chiropractor or naturopathic physicians. This is a proven technique for treating sinusitis. The practitioner will perform the treatment approximately three times, you should experience relief by the second treatment. The technique itself can be slightly uncomfortable, but it has provided relief for many. This technique has helped people suffering from conditions like migraine headaches, frontal headaches, post-nasal drip, and ear infections.
4. Chiropractic Care, cranial therapy manipulation Chiropractic is not a treatment for sinus conditions, yet sufferers often find relief after chiropractic care. Chiropractic helps by relieving stress on the nervous system and body structure, which helps your body work more efficiently. Furthermore, spinal care in conjunction with cranial adjusting can ensure that the skull bones move freely and "breathe", permitting body fluids to drain without interference.
5. Acupuncture: Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve the body's functioning. The World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture as effective for treating sinusitis. Acupuncture is more than 5000 years old. Acupuncture operates on the theory that our life energy, or qi, must flow uninterrupted through the body. Qi, blood and body fluids are the three substances that make up the body and regulate our functions. According to traditional Chinese medicine, sinusitis can be caused by several things, including lung and spleen dampness, lung heat and and spleen damp heat. Your acupuncturist will correct the underlying root of your sinusitis. This done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.
6. Silver Argyol Treatment: Silver Argyrol is a mild silver protein that irritates the nasal mucosa and increases the drainage of your sinuses. It works as a strong anti-microbial agent to kill the bad guys in your nose that lead to your recurrent nasal infections. If you suffer from chronic sinusitis, this is an effective treatment option.
   What does Silver Argyrol Treatment involve?
   The practitioner will dip a long cotton swab in the mild silver argyol protein and then insert it into your nasal passage. This can be slightly uncomfortable for some patients, so be careful to only go to your own tolerance. Once inserted, the cotton swab does not get moved around. You are then instructed to lean forward over a bucket and let the silver argyrol work. It will do so by increasing the mucus flow in your nasal passages and by killing the microbia in your nose. You will be significantly surprised by the amount of drainage that can occur. Nasal Specific Technique and nutritional supplementation may be recommended for enhanced benefit of this protocol.

There are many more natural relief remedies from herbs to homeopathics that may be recommended. Please call our office if you are suffering from sinus and allergy problems and want natural relief.