Understanding Sinus
Getting to the root cause once & for all
Throbbing pressure in the head, a congested nose, tissues for days — sinus infections can be painful and extremely frustrating. This infection is common amongst adults and children all over the world, however few actually understand where it is coming from and how to get rid of it once and for all!
Holistic Medical research and case studies are showing us how Sinus infections are directly linked to the digestive system. At least 80% of our immune system is created and stored in our gut. When there is an imbalance between good and bad bacteria, the body is more likely to get sick because the immune system won’t be functioning optimally. Our sinuses are a direct extension of our digestive tract which means they are simply reflecting what is happening in our gut.
Common treatments for Sinus include over the counter medications, pharmaceutical antibiotics and steroids that all carry side effects just as bad or even worse than the infection itself. Longterm antibiotic use destroys the intestinal walls and good bacteria, triggering and prolonging the vicious cycle of infection. Without proper balance, the accumulation of toxins blocks the system leading to even more inflammation, pain, congestion and infection.The best way to treat sinus is to discover where the infection is coming from in the first place, rather than just covering up the symptoms.
Depending on how severe the sinus infection is, we recommend staying away from conventional approaches that do not treat the root cause. A Holistic doctor will be able to detect the underlying reason for the sinus infection and establish a healing plan that treats the body as a whole. Once the gut is healed and balance is restored then the sinus infection will disappear.
Some treatments you can do at home include:
- Being active outdoors, especially by the sea
- Inhaling sea air is best to cleanse, open airways & promote the elimination of toxins
- Eat a balanced Diet, avoiding dairy
- Drink activated alkaline water
- Use eucalyptus oil on cloths & pillows
- Soak your feet in a footpath with warm water and 1/2 - 1 tablespoon mustard powder for 20mins (light tingling feeling is normal)