Sinus (was coughing--- I can't take it)

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

It's only been in the past two years that I have really started

using natural ways to take care of my health. I suffer from

allergies, asthma ezcema and the side effects from years and years

of steroids.

 

Recently I was able to avoid a bad sinus infection with the

following. I did start within a few days of symtoms though.

 

First and always - Drink lots of 'clean' water - it thins the mucus

and help to flush out the toxins. I also drink lots of natural fruit

juices. This gives more fluids and vitamins.

 

Second - Use a neti pot to wash out the nasal area. Do be very

careful with an infection not to let the salt water get into your

sinuses or at any other time. During my flare up I would rinse

several times a day for shorter periods since bending over caused

the pressure to build up and ache. Normally I use the pot twice a

day. There are several types of pots available. I love and recommend

the metal pot. I only found it at a website called yogaandhealth or

healthandyoga. They have a great CD rom available to get someone

started. There's also lots of info on the web.

 

Third - Use Eucalyptus, cedarwood and lavender essential oils. I was

able to find a combination called Breathe Easy?. When my sinuses

were at the worst, I would get a bowl of steaming water add a couple

of drops of oil. Then hold my head over the bowl with a towel

covering my head to hold the steam in. This will help to release the

mucus in sinuses and lungs. When the sinuses were better I would

simply put a couple of drops on a cotton ball and keep handy to

sniff.

 

Unfortunately I don't have any suggestions about clearing the acutal

infection. I'm sure others in this group can help with that.

 

Please let me know if you find something that helps. With lots of

allergies I know how you feel.

 

Cindy

 

, " blue_texasgal "

<blue_texasgal wrote:

>

>

> Hi there,

> Hope you don't mind me asking?? I suffer from chronic sinusitis

and

> allergies, would this herb benefit me with my post nasal drip and

> ease my daytime and night time breathing? I am having a really bad

> sinus infection now with a low grade fever, my nose is clear

because

> the mucus drains down my throat, hence a sore throat. I have a

doc's

> appt tomorrow afternoon and I would rather not take antibiotics

again

> because I have been on and off them for years now....By the way I

am

> 44. I have been checked for asthma and I don't have that also.

> Anyhow anyone???? Help!!!

> Lynn

> blue_texasgal

>

> , " busybuddy168 "

> <busybuddy168@> wrote:

> >

> > hi vicky,

> >

> > i know where you are. i also had post nasal drip before where i

> just

> > couldnt sleep due to pervasive coughing and phlegm dripping into

my

> > lungs that wouldnt get out even if i took mucolytic from the

doctor

> > and anti biotics. worst is that i have history of asthma and

when

> > this type of hardness of breathing comes, im always afraid of

> > getting to the hospital.

> >

> > luckily my friend introduced me to a chinese herb called

cordymax

> or

> > in tibet they call this 'winter work summer grass' which is

> supposed

> > to work miraculously on the lungs. i took 2 capsules of it

3x /day

> > and that was the very first night i was able to sleep , the next

> > day, i was able to expectorate, felt my lungs expanding and

> > breathing more comfortably, and on 3rd day, i was back to work.

> none

> > of the antibiotics helped me the way this did.

> >

> > i have since recommended this to other friends of mine who are

> > serioulsy asthmatic and on steroids, and all of us has been off

> > medication since maintaining cordymax. its really a gift from

> heaven

> > for us asthmatics. and we love the added energy!!

> >

> > theres only one company that sells the standardised version of

this

> > that really worked everytime,

> > go to www.synergy1.mypharmanex.com go to 'pharmanex solutions'

> > click 'energy/stamina' , then look for CORDYMAX.

> > and while youre at this, do gargle with lots of salt on water

every

> > 3 hours to fix the sore throat.and eat lots of fresh garlic as

an

> > anti biotic.

> >

> > let me know the good news. if you need assistance , email me at

> > busybuddy168@ directly.

> >

> > if u wanna try the product, email me so i can show you how to

get

> it

> > at discounted price, but for now, since you need it quickly, get

it

> > from the website link i showed you.

> >

> > best regards,

> >

> > sandy

> >

> >

> > , " Vickie " <vjunger@>

> > wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > I'm new here.

> > >

> > > I have everything with " itis " going on. I've been sick since

Sat

> > > Nt.

> > >

> > > I'm told that I have mild asthma. (the inhalers aren't

working)

> > > as well as bronchitis, (the syp w/codeine isn't working) and

I've

> > > been

> > > on Antibiotics, before this started up, do to my sinus. I also

> > have

> > > sinusitis, and rinusitis sp?, trachitis, fairengitis sp?

> > >

> > > I think I have two types of coughs going, one the asthma, and

> > second

> > > the

> > > post nasal drip. It hurts to cough-up the crap I can feel, and

> the

> > > harder

> > > I cough, then I get burning pain, down the mid breast bone.

> > >

> > > I have mild about of aching ankles, wrist, and fingers,

sneezing,

> > > runny nose.

> > > Is there anything I might have in the kitchen cabinet that I

> could

> > > mix up.

> > >

> > > Please email me when you replay, I'm on digest.

> > >

> > > Thank you so much

> > >

> > > Vickie

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

some things you may have in the kitchen to help:

dry mustard, (if not regular mustard) Mix the dry mustard with any oil to

make a paste and apply to flannel or any thick material and apply to chest and

back. Hold in place with saran wrap.) Regular mustard just use as is. You need

to apply to a small spot first to see if you get any reaction to this. You

can leave this on at night if not sensitive to it.

Mustard bath for the feet. Soak feet in a container with dry mustard or

regular mustard. Make water as hot as you can stand it. Soak till water gets

cold

at least twice a day.

thyme is excellent for congestion and you can use as tea. fresh herb is

better but any will do. 1 teaspoon per cup.

peppermint tea is excellent for congestion also, can combine with thyme for

better taste.

anise is also excellent for congestion. Make a tea with 1/8 tsp per cup if

powdered.

cinnamon mixed with honey -- about 1/8 tsp powdered with 1 tablespoon honey,

cinnamon toast with honey -- just mix cinnamon, honey and butter for the

toast.

garlic raw and crushed can be eaten with honey also. 1 clove per tablespoon

honey

onion chopped raw and combined with honey, 1 tsp per 1 tablespoon,combine

with the garlic if you like.

horse radish, combine with mustard at about 1/8 tsp each to each tablespoon

of honey. This excellent for draining the sinuses.

cayenne pepper, 1/8 tsp per 1 tablespoon honey.

Very hot baths with 2 cups Epsom Salts, or 2 cups cider vinegar or 1 cup sea

salt will help to decongest also. Soak till water gets cool.

Vicks Vapor Rub on chest and back, throat, bhind the ears and a little up

the nose and a dab in the mouth.

Hope this will help. keep warm, wear a hat to bed that pulls over the ears.

Also a heating pad on lowest setting wrapped in a thick towel can be slept on

over night positioned over the lungs in the back. Wear warm socks. Garlic

crushed in oil can also be applied to the bottoms of feet under socks. Same with

Vicks Vapor Rub.

wash hands to the count of 1 thousand 20 often if out in public or if

someone has a cold in the house. Keep hands away from the face.

Peace, Thyme