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Recipes for Sinus Wash

With more than 35 million Americans suffering from sinus disease, people are looking for safe and effective ways to alleviate sinus issues naturally, according to www.ent-consult.com. One of the most effective ways to treat irritated, congested or infected sinuses is with a sinus rinse. A sinus rinse cleanses hydrates and restores balance to the irritated sinus cavity. You will need a neti pot to properly perform a sinus rinse. A neti pot can be purchased for few dollars at any pharmacy.

  1. Make a Basic Rinse

    • Make a basic rinse with ingredients found in any kitchen. Simply take 1 cup of warm water from the tap and mix it with a 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and stir it so the salt is completely dissolved. Pour the solution into a neti pot and place the opening of the pot on the right nostril. Place your head over a sink. Rotate the head so the chin is parallel with the shoulder allowing the solution to enter the nose. Empty the contents of the neti pot into the nostril as it flows through and out the left nostril. Gently blow your nose to excrete any mucus build-up. Repeat on the left nostril. Perform this routine 3 times a day or more often as needed.

    Make a Rinse for Irritated Sinuses

    • Use glycerin and baking soda to soothe irritated or inflamed sinuses. Combine one cup warm water; 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda; and 1/4 teaspoon of glycerin in a neti pot. The baking soda and glycerin help to soothe the irritation, resulting in a reduction of swelling. Pour the solution into the neti pot and repeat the process of pouring the entire rinse through the nasal cavity. Use this recipe for sinus congestion due to allergies and the common cold.

    Make an Herbal Rinse for Infection

    • Use antibiotic herbs such as tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract to combat a sinus infection. Buy tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract at a health food store. Mix one cup of warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, five drops of tea tree oil and five drops of grapefruit seed extract in a neti pot. Stir the mixture ensuring all the ingredients are fully dissolved. Perform the nasal rinse as you would for irritated sinuses. Repeat this process two to three times a day for up to seven days. See a doctor if the sinus infection does not improve in one week.

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