Sinus Infections, Ice Cream and ACV Home Remedy
This past weekend I started coming down with a bit of a sinus infection. It didn't hit me full force until yesterday… and then today I woke up with a sore throat, burning chest (from coughing), and more nasal congestion.
Enough was enough – It was time for me to take action!
In the past, when I would get a sinus infection, my doctor would prescribe antibiotics – and within a few days, things would clear up. But, with the latest research on antibiotics, and the risks involved, I decided this time I would find and use a natural remedy.
Enter Apple Cider Vinegar.
After doing a few hours research online, I found a remedy that we've used before to help cure other ailments – ACV.
So this morning I took 2 tablespoons of ACV, 1 tablespoon of raw liquid honey, and 8 ounces of water – microwaved it for 1 minute, and drank it down. I don't recommend this concoction during a romantic dinner for 2… but for sinus infections, it helps a lot!
Then, I found another remedy that worked for others – boiling 1/2 cup of water with 1/8 cup of ACV – and inhaling the steam. Be careful with this… I put a towel over my head to capture the steam – but you don't want to get too close, and you probably want to keep your eyes and mouth closed.
This ACV-steam remedy really seemed to help fast. It took about 1 minute for it to start boiling, and then within another minu
te I had inhaled all I could stand. This also worked well to loosen up phlegm and produce some good coughs. The odor is pretty strong and unpleasant, but it really helped loosen things up and thin out mucous – which is key in overcoming a sinus infection.
Another thing I found was a link between sinus infections and eating ice cream! Many others have experienced this correlation – eat ice cream, get a sinus infection.
I've been eating quite a bit of ice cream over the past week. I do think there's a link.
So today I'm starting a no-dairy diet for a week, to see if that helps. So far, I'm getting better.
And, this dairy link isn't too surprising after I studied the blood-type diet. I'm O-positive blood type, and one of the main culprits for allergies is dairy, and then wheat (gluten).
I wanted to share this with you in case you or someone you love is suffering from a sinus infection. Give the above remedy a try and see if it helps! And let me know by commenting on this blog!
Yours for excellent health,
Joe
p.s. I'm pretty sure the cold shower therapy didn't have anything to do with me getting a sinus infection! 🙂
p.p.s. Be sure to visit some of our other websites, which are linked on the right hand column of this page – or visit our main website at www.BartonPublishing.com
Comments
-
-
Joe, I would just like an opinion about microwaving the raw honey. Would the microwave not destroy the advantage of the raw honey. Same as pasturizing it? I’m a retired bee keeper.
-
Hi, Joe! I too am a type O, and have also made the connection between eating ice cream and sinus infections (or at the least stuffy sinuses and sore throat). I’m not a milk drinker, but do love cheese, and have the same reaction to it :(. I used to suffer terribly from chronic sinus infections. Eliminating dairy for about 6 months made a tremendous difference. I do eat some cheese and ice cream now and then, but I nearly always exhibit some symptoms of sinus problems when I indulge.
I was wondering also about the microwave changing the raw honey. If I need to heat my raw honey, I put some in a glass jar and set it inside a hot bowl of water for a few minutes.
-
I just found out about the ACV & Honey. A friend told me to use any tea bag you want and 2 & 2 tspns of ACV & Honey.
As a long time sinus sufferer I find this a wonderful alternative to steroids, anitbiotics and sprays.
I eliminated dairy and meat 5 years ago. Dairy b/c of the sinuses and meat b/c of the hormones. I was taught that if you have anything growing in you, in my case nasal polyps, hormones will make it grow faster. Since avoiding meat (after surgery) I’ve not had any problems with the polyps returning.
-
Apple Cider Vinegar definitely helps. I’ve tried it a couple of times and it does relieve the pain I get from my sinuses.
-
Hi Joe,
I have the EXACT same problem as Wally, posted back in 2007. Cpap, runny nose, chronic sinus infection. Even if no infection, my nose runs. I believe I am also O+ blood-type, was severly allergic to dairy & previously wheat-get headaches every time I eat wheat. Have also noticed the correlation btwn ice cream & full blown sinus infections. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE CHRONIC RUNNY NOSE?? Nothing seems to help, altho just started using ACV daily mixed in water. No longer need my acid reflux pills which is nice. tHANKS!
Joe,
I have been on CPAP just over a year and I get running nose all the time, do not like to use even over the counter drugs as that may not work well over time. Have been useing salt and water to wash out but only get tempery relief.
Have you any idea what I can do? going to try the honey and AVC will also try the steam to see if that helps
Thanks
Wally