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Natural Relief From Sinus Nasal Pain

Excess sinus pressure can cause severe pain that can be difficult to bear. Sinus pressure comes from mucus blockage of the sinus passages. There are many medicines that can treat sinus nasal pain. However, there are also many natural treatments that can be used to treat this difficult condition.

  1. Acupressure

    • The pressure of sinus nasal pain can be combated using acupressure. According to Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., of the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, California, there are two points on the outside of your nostrils that relieve sinus pain. Use your thumb and index finger to firmly apply pressure to the outside of your nostrils, right under where the nostrils meet your face. Once you are applying pressure, blow gently through your nose with a paper towel under your nose to catch any excess phlegm that may come out. Don't block your nostrils off while you blow as this can cause damage to your eardrums.

    Food Therapy

    • There are many kinds of food that can relieve sinus pressure pain. Garlic is a potent food and makes a potent sinus reliever. Squeeze fresh garlic to gather garlic juice. Suck up a few drops of the juice into an eye dropper. Tilt your head back and drip the garlic juice directly into your nose. Keep your head tilted for five minutes and then let it run out into a handkerchief. Use this no more than once a day.

      Lukewarm salt water can also be used in a similar way. Mix 1/2 tsp. of salt with one half cup of warm water. Snorting a little ginger powder will have a similar effect but should only be used if you are not prone to nosebleeds. Barley greens can also be juiced or sprinkled on salads as a topping. It does not need to be snorted into your house. Apple and grape juices have been beneficial, according to Dr. John Peterson, a general practitioner in Muncie, Indiana.

    Hydrotherapy

    • A hot water bottle can also be used to treat sinus nasal pain. Heat some water and put it in a bottle. Don't boil the water. The bottle should only be half full. Wrap the bottle in a towel and hold it against your nose and forehead. The will stimulate mucus flow and will also soothe any aches and pains that come with sinus nasal pain. Keep a handkerchief or paper towel under your nose to catch any of the mucus that may flow out. You can also drop hot water into your nose with an eye dropper to help stimulate mucus flow. A hot bath will not only treat your sinus pain, but will also relax any aches and pains in the rest of your body.

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