Are you experiencing pain in the forehead or between the eyes? Face feeling full? Upper teeth ache? stuffy nose? This means that if you’re dealing with a chronic sinus infection.

Sinusitis, commonly known as a sinus infection, is a swelling or inflammation of the tissues lining the sinuses. That happens when the sinuses are filled with fluid and germs (bacteria or viruses) instead of air. As a consequence you will experience the following symptoms: bad breath, cough or congestion, fatigue, fever, headaches, loss of smell, stuffed nose, pain and general discomfort.

You may have tried all sorts of treatments, including a course of antibiotics. However, these drugs could actually aggravate the underlying problem. And these drugs and medications offer just a temporary solution. There are many different all-natural methods, which can help you relieve the pressure caused by blocked sinuses.

How To Clear Your Sinuses In Just 20 Seconds?

There is nothing quite as easy as this technique. Are you ready to breathe easy? Follow these simple steps:

• Push your tongue against the top of your mouth and place your thumb between your eyebrows.
• Apply pressure on that area with your thumb for 20 seconds.
• The first results come almost immediately, followed by sinus drainage.

How does it Work?

Your vomer bone is a bone that runs through your nasal passages to your mouth. The experts say that this technique allows the vomer bone to move back and forth. The back and forth motion loosen congestion, allowing your sinuses to drain.

Other Natural Remedies for Nasal Congestion:

If the technique mentioned above doesn’t work for you, don’t rush to your drug store for a solution just yet! Try these four remedies. You may already have these ingredients at home.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Sinus infections usually are caused by viruses which tend to stick inside the organism even after the lungs are cleared. There are numerous medications available, promising to cure sinus infection rapidly, but nothing works quite as effective as the good old apple cider vinegar.

As we all know, apple cider vinegar is a powerful ingredient, which has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber, the ACV will help in relieving many infections. This makes it a very useful tool in the treatment of sinusitis.  It can easily reduce sinus pain and brings the sinus tissue to a healthy state.

Ingredients

• Clean drinking water — 1/2 cup
• Apple cider vinegar (unfiltered) — 1/4 cup
• Pure honey — 1 tablespoon
• Cayenne pepper — 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice — 1 lemon

Instructions:

• Just mix the apple cider vinegar with honey in warm water. Then, you need to add all the other ingredients and stir them well.
• Drink this recipe at least twice daily first thing in the morning before breakfast on an empty stomach and also before bedtime.
• Keep drinking until you have relief from the sinus infection.

Note: To preserve its nutrients and maximize the benefits derived from the pure honey add it after the ACV and boiled water solution has cooled at room temperature.

2. Turmeric

Turmeric contains curcumin, which contributes to this spice’s anti-inflammatory properties. Sprinkling some turmeric on your next meal can help to treat the nasal inflammation that is blocking up your sinuses.

3. Nasal Rinse

This is not the most comfortable solution, but many people rely on a saline rinse to clear up their sinuses. The mixture can consist of a quarter teaspoon of sea salt/pickling salt with one cup of warm water. This rinse gets poured through one nostril and out the other to clear the sinuses.

If you have never done a saline rinse before, ask someone for assistance and read and follow the instructions on the package very carefully.

4. Oregano Oil

Oregano oil isn’t as widely available or as cheap as the above remedies. But if you happen to get your hands on this oil, simply ingest it, or steam it over the stove and inhale it to effectively clear up your sinuses.

Try one of these proven methods today to clear your sinus passages, reduce your inflammation and get much-needed relief.

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