| Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses may be caused by allergies, dental
problems, viral or bacterial infection. The sinuses are cavities above the upper jaws and
above the eyes. When the membranes become swollen, they no longer drain, and a negative
pressure system results causing pain. The sinuses then fill up with mucous exerting more
pressure on the face. It is important to find the cause of the sinusitis to treat it
appropriately. Most sinusitis develops as a result of an upper respiratory infection. With
chronic cases of sinusitis, Dr. Metcalfe always looks for the possibility of an allergic
cause.
Signs and Symptoms:
Sinus pain and pressure.
Headache.
Tooth pain.
Blowing your nose gives little relief.
Yellow mucous.
Treatment:
Lifestyle Changes:
Rest.
Steam bath, sauna, hot tub or hot bath.
Steam vaporizer in the bedroom, add eucalyptus or camphor.
Warm compresses to the face.
Stop smoking. Avoid second hand smoke.
Have allergy tests.
Dietary Changes:
Your taste buds may be ineffective during a sinus
infection.
Avoid dairy products.
Increase fluids.
Drink more herbal tea: ginger, mint, Echinacea.
Eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables daily.
Natural Solutions:
Sinusitis Management Protocol:
HF Formula:
2 capsules three times daily between meals. Children should take 1 capsule three times
daily between meals.
Oxyperm: 2 capsules with breakfast and 2
with dinner.
Ultra Potent C 1000: 1 capsule three
times daily with 16 oz of water.
Defense Factors: 3 capsules three
times daily for one week.
If you have a bacterial sinusitis, then take with
above:
Berberine
Complex: 2 capsules four times a day for 10 days.
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