Sinus Medication Solution

To flush your own sinuses, you will need a clean nose dropper and saline solution. To make the saline solution, dissolve one tablespoon of ordinary table salt in two cups of water. When you have the nose dropper and the saline solution, follow these instructions:

Lie on your back with your head hanging over the edge of your bed.

Use about one ounce of the saline solution to fill the congested nostril to the brim (if both sides are involved, only flush one side for now and repeat the procedure afterwards on the opposite side).

After filling the nostril, slowly turn your head slightly (about 45 degrees) in the direction of that nostril while still hanging your head over the edge of the bed (as you remain in this position, the solution will run into the sinuses through the small openings in the nasal passageway).

After the solution has seeped into the sinuses, you should be able to add 10 to 20 additional drops while you stay in this position for another two minutes.

After two minutes, bring your head up level to the mattress and lie on your back with the affected sinus toward the ceiling (this position lets the solution drain out the sinuses and down your throat).

As the sinuses drain, you may feel a considerable amount of fluid pass down the back of your throat (this is an excellent sign).

You can help the draining process even more by placing a warm hot water bottle or heating pad (on the low setting) on top of the problem nostril (if you become relaxed to the point of wanting to take a nap, go ahead and do so).
Providing your doctor has no objection, you may want to use this saline solution sinus flush on a daily basis until your condition clears. Even when your sinuses aren’t congested, you may use this procedure to keep them clean of inhaled particles.

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Sinusitis.
• Do not suppress a cold, flu, sore throat, infected tonsils, or other acute disease. Go to bed, take juices and light meals, rest, and get well. When suppressed, the phlegm does not flow out, but hardens in the sinuses and trouble begins.
• Take a short fast on citrus juices, vegetable juices, and herb teas. Drink lots of water and juices.
• As soon as you are able, begin eating nourishing food, especially vegetables, fruits, nuts, and beans. Drink fresh carrot juice every day.
• Eliminate meat, dairy products, white flour foods, and sugar.
• Do not use nose drops; they aggravate the situation by stopping the drainage and hardening the mucous. Decongestants also increase blood pressure.
• Hot liquids help the sinuses flow out their contents.
• Helpful herbs to reduce sinus congestion would include comfrey, slippery elm, fenugreek, mullein, aloe vera, yerba santa, red clover, and white oak bark.
• Garlic contains a chemical which makes mucous less sticky. Horseradish has it also. Cayenne acts in a somewhat similar manner. Peppermint tea also helps open up the sinus passageways
• Add crushed garlic cloves to 4 cups water; remove from the heat after coming to a boil. Cool and gradually drink. This will help clean out the sinuses and lower stuffiness.
• Heat on the sinuses helps relieve pain. This can be hot wet compresses, a heat lamp, a 60-watt light bulb, or a heating pad
• A variation of this is: Twice a day, lean over a pan of hot water with a towel draped over your head (or stand in a hot shower). Inhale the vapors as they waft up toward your nose. If you are at work, order a cup of something hot; and, leaning over, sniff up the moisture.
• Some prefer cold applications to the sinuses, instead of hot ones. Put crushed ice in a plastic sack, wrap in a moist towel, and place over the sinus which hurts. At the same time, have the feet in hot water. This will help draw blood from the sinus area. However, the hot method is better for draining the sinuses.
• Mix 1 tsp. of salt with 2 cups warm water. Pour it into a small glass; and, holding back your head, sniff it up into one nostril (as you pinch the other one closed). Repeat for the other side.
• Rubbing your sore sinuses brings a fresh supply of blood to the area. Press your thumbs firmly on either side of your nose and hold for 15-30 seconds.
• Sit with your head between your knees. Cough gently as though you were clearing your throat. Then hold your breath for a minute or so, as the mucous slowly drains. Then gently inhale. Be sure you are drinking enough fluids when you do this
• Walking helps clear your sinuses.
• Between meals every day, take six charcoal tablets with water. This will help remove toxins. Only do this during the crisis, or it can cause temporary constipation.
• It is better to sniffle than to blow your nose. If you must blow, only blow lightly and through one nostril at a time.
• A humidifier will help keep sinuses moist indoors during the winter months. A humidity of 40-50% will increase sinus comfort.
• Avoid cold, damp living, working, and sleeping quarters.

Stif necks
Take a dry towel, roll it up, fasten it with a safety pin in the front or back, and use it as a soft collar to support your head
Dunk the towel into hot water, wring it out, and apply it to the back of your neck.It’s better than dry heat. If a moist compress is impractical, a hot water bottle or heating pad works almost as well. Place the bottle or pad on your neck for 30 minutes three or four times each day.A hot shower will also help relieve the tension in your neck muscles Reach for the aspirin: Two pills every four hours will reduce the swelling and pain of a stiff neck