We all know that antibiotics are life-saving in an emergency, but for recurrent infections they are not the answer. They undermine the immune system for weeks, maybe months. They act like a band-aid, hiding the problem for a while, and then the deep seated infection returns with a vengeance.
As one who suffered from sinus infections for years as a child, I was happy to resolve the problem by eliminating dairy products from my life, as ALL dairy products cause mucous in the body. Goodbye cows’ milk, cheese and cream. But don’t despair….Use the DEElicious healthy vegan alternatives in my recipe book instead!
I also used these natural solutions to eradicate sinusitis!
1. Apple Cider Vinegar – Apple cider vinegar is a hailed sinus infection treatment. Being just one of many apple cider vinegar uses, countless individuals attest to the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar against a multitude of health conditions, including sinus infection. One of the most powerful ways to use ACV is to mix 8oz of warm water with 2 tbsp of ACV and 1 tbsp of honey. The sinus infection could vanish within just a few days. Another option when taking apple cider vinegar is to simply take 1 tablespoon 3 times daily, whether diluted to ingest throughout the day or made to ingest quickly. Lastly, you can also try steaming with apple cider vinegar; mix ~1/2 cup of ACV with 1/2 of water, heat it on the stove, and inhale the steam with mouth and eyes closed. I recommend using organic ACV over non-organic.
2. Turmeric – Thanks to a powerful compound found in turmeric known as curcumin, turmeric possesses powerful health benefits. Among the health benefits of turmeric is the spice’s ability to treat sinus infection. Curcumin helps to heal the sinus cavity and clear the airways. Since sinus infections are caused by nasal inflammation, and turmeric possesses anti-inflammatory properties, the spice can be seen as one of the existing natural cures for sinus infection. This is why I like my curries so much!
3. Nasal Saline Rinse – While the above remedies may suffice, a nasal saline rinse is also a very popular sinus infection treatment to store in your home remedies memory bank. Use a neti-pot as shown on the right. For the mixture, you could try mixing ~1/4 teaspoon of Himalayan rock salt with a pinch of baking soda and a cap-full of food-grade hydrogen peroxide in 1 cup of warm water or simply use sea salt/pickling salt and warm water. If you have never done a nasal irrigation, or saline rinse before, ask someone who has for assistance or try following detailed directions. It may not be the most comfortable of solutions, but a n
asal saline rinse seems to continuously be passed down as one of the more effective home remedies for sinus infection.
4. Oregano Oil – Pronounced O-REG-A-NO by Americans, or ORY-GANNO by Europeans, this is great stuff! While it may not be the most accessible of the home remedies for sinus infection, oregano oil can be an effective sinus infection treatment. Not only could you simply ingest the oregano 
oil, but the oil can also be steamed and inhaled over a stove (with eyes closed). In addition to being a potential treatment for sinus infection, oregano oil benefits may also help to improve digestion, aid in fighting infections, and improve biological function – especially in the liver and colon. So keep it in your home healing remedy cupboard!
