Treating sinus allergies with these proven natural treatments and remedies is an extremely effective way of relieving the symptoms and improving this medical condition.
When the body over reacts to substances which are ordinarily harmful such as pollen, mold etc. (allergens) this is termed an allergy. An allergy is an immune system disorder.
When an allergy occurs a specific type of antibody releases certain chemicals from cells located in your nose such as histamine. This histamine causes an extreme inflammatory response which subsequently results in the typical sinus allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose etc. There are a variety of causes of allergies, the main ones being;- gender (females have less chance of having allergies than males), race, age, hereditary, during early childhood alterations in exposure to diseases that are infectious, level of allergens in the environment, environmental pollutants and changes in diet.
Inflammation of the nasal passages due to excess histamine as a result of inhaling pollen, dust, mold etc. (allergens) results in the following symptoms;- sinus congestion, nasal discharge including post nasal drip, itchy and tingling nose, sneezing, painful throat, earache, loss of sense of smell, snoring and sleep disturbance, poor levels of concentration and headaches.
These natural treatments are extremely effective and have helped countless people with sinus allergies.
Naturally formulated nasal sprays – SinuSoothe is doctor recommended and provides immediate relief from sinus pain, nasal congestion etc. It contains natural anti-histamines and it also desensitizes the nasal passages to allergens therefore symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing etc. are relieved. It is completely safe to use on a regular basis and is not addictive.
Saline nasal sprays – Saline nasal sprays such as Sterimar may be useful for moisturising the nasal passages, removing airborne irritants and relieving nasal congestion. They can be either isotonic or hypertonic solutions. These can be used long term, have no side effects and are non-addictive. They are not particularly useful for reducing histamine.
Sinus irrigation – A neti pot or some other similar device is used to flush out nasal allergens and relieve nasal congestion. A saline solution is used and can be either isotonic or hypertonic. An isotonic solution has a salt concent the same as the human body whereas a hypertonic solution has a higher salt content. This is a good practice for maintaining sinus hygiene.
Anti-histamines – Nasal allergies would greatly benefit from the use of natural anti-histamines. Butterbur, quercetin and stinging nettle are all excellent natural anti-histamines and do not cause side effects. Butterbur has been clinically proven to be just as effective as the over the counter anti-histamines.
Natural anti-inflammatories- Since the symptoms of allergies are caused by inflammation it follows that by reducing inflammation you will reduce the severity of the symptoms. Omega 3,6 &9 oils, vitamin C, turmeric and ginger are all excellent natural anti-inflammatories. There are plenty of others and your local health food store should be able to advise you on these. It usually takes about 4 weeks for these to start taking effect.
Barrier gels – To relieve the symptoms of hay fever special barrier gels can be applied to the inside of the nostrils to prevent pollen from entering the sinuses.
Improving immune function – A good diet combined with supplements such as vitamin C, B complex, garlic, zinc, multi-vitamin etc. can help maintain a healthy immune system and can regulate your response to allergens. Proper sleep, relaxation down time and mild exercise all help to boost immune system.
Measures of prevention – You can minimise the allergy response by taking precautions such as reucing the amount of soft furnishings/carpets which can harbour dust mites etc. and keeping away from areas with a high pollen count.
Please consult your doctor before using new treatments.
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Want to find out more about natural sinus remedies or natural nasal sprays then please visit Rachel at SinuSoothe’s website where she is always glad to help. Rachel Scott has a Ph.D. and is an expert in the treatment of sinus conditions.