With the onset of Autumn and Winter, many of you will be having to put up with prolonged sinus problems.

Sinus infections can actually be very painful, but seem to be treated as a minor inconvenience ... but it really doesn't feel like it if you are the one suffering...

Sinus infections can lead to painful eyes, cheek and head as well as tiredness, cough, blocked nose, fever and even that social horror, bad breath!

You might think that sinus problems are an inevitable part of Winter, or the after effects of that cold, or flu ... but it really doesn't have to be... If you still get sinus infections, in spite of using conventional sinus medication and decongestants, the treatments could actually be part of the problem....

Most cold and flu remedies contain aspirin and paracetamol ... but these can actually make a blocked or stuffy nose worse...! It is also possible to become dependent on decongestants and nasal sprays. This means that when you stop taking these medicines your symptoms will actually return, likely worse than they were in the first place. That's in addition to a whole host of other side effects to conventional medications, such as insomnia, feeling restless or jittery, headaches and dry mouth and nose.

If your sinusitis lasts longer than 3 months, it is known as chronic sinusitis. In this case, it is likely that there is an underlying health problem, that has made your body slow to heal.

Natural sinus remedies work as they go to the real cause of the problem. It is a really good idea to explore the reasons for any underlying health guide conditions that you might have... This could be stress, an inefficient immune system, pollution, food intolerance or allergy. It is possible there might still be a lingering viral or bacterial infection, so check this out, and get it treated.

To successfully treat the symptoms of your sinus infection, and feel some real soothing relief try some effective natural sinus remedies... Herbal teas are a really good place to start, tasty peppermint or ginger are both good choices for treating the symptoms and causes of sinus infections, and are both very soothing and relaxing.

You could also try a natural, salt water spray in your nose, or steam inhalation with aromatherapy essential oils. Really good herbal remedies to take as supplements to your diet are grapefruit seed extract, feverfew and pelargonium.

Another surprising remedy that is very easy to find at home in the kitchen is horseradish - yes, just use ordinary horseradish sauce (or wasabi sauce). This gives instant relief to your sinus symptoms, but do take a little care, and start with a very small amount, as it is quite strong!

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