Natural Remedies for Sinus Pain

Sinuses are cavities in the skull that are connected to your nasal passages. We have four major sinus cavities: Frontal, Ethmoid, Maxillary, and Sphenoid. Normally, these cavities are filled with air, but during illnesses or allergic reactions, they can become filled with mucous. This causes excess pressure in the face and can be very painful.

Over the counter medications can help but often come with unwanted side effects, especially when taken frequently.The best remedy is prevention, but once you feel the pain of sinus pressure, it's too late for prevention. Fortunately there are some natural ways to treat sinus pain.

A neti pot is a small pot that resembles a tea pot with a spout. Although they have been used for centuries, modern people are just now beginning to discover the benefits in treating sinus pressure and pain. You can now purchase neti pots and other sinus rinsing systems in national drug store chains. To use a neti pot or other sinus rinsing system, fill it with lukewarm water, then add a packet of powdered saline solution mix. Lean over your sink, tilt your head forward and then begin to pour water into one nostril. The water will exit through the other nostril if you are doing it correctly. This will rinse out the extra mucous that is in your sinuses as well as allergens and bacteria within the nasal cavity.

Silver has always been known to fight off infections, both bacterial and viral. In fact, the term "born with a silver spoon" is believed to originate back to medieval times when parents would give children a silver spoon to suck on to ward off infection. Now, health food stores carry liquid colloidal silver that you can take by mouth to boost your immune system. If you are prone to sinus infections, it's a good idea to take it on a daily basis. Some people keep it on hand to be used when they begin to feel sinus pressure.

Drinking a concoction of 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp of honey, then diluted in a glass of water can help clear a cold that may be causing sinus pressure and pain. Apple cider vinegar is also believed to be a remedy for other ailments as well, so you may be improving your health in other ways when you drink this home remedy.