Lately, I've been out of commission due to a nasty cold. The sinus pressure in my head is literally a writer's block. So this post is short and to the point. The following is a recipe for the perfect cure for a spring cold or seasonal allergies. If you suffer from sinusitis like I do, you will love this. I use it daily to cleanse my nasal passages and it works.1 heaping teaspoon salt (kosher, canning, or pickling salt)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pint of warm water
Measure the salt and the baking soda into the water. Use a baby syringe to suck up some of the solution. Lean over a sink (about 45 degrees) so you are looking directly into the basin. Rotate your head about 45 degrees so that one nostril is directly over the other. Gently insert the spout of the syringe into the upper nostril so that it forms a comfortable seal. Squeeze the syringe to flush the solution through the nose. The solution will begin to drain from the lower nostril. When the syringe is empty, exhale gently through both nostrils to clear the excess solution and mucus. Gently blow your nose into a tissue. Repeat with the other nostril. You can also use a neti pot to do this, but a baby syringe is cheaper and you may already have one around your house. Watch a demonstration, using a neti pot.
Along with this routine, drink a lot of water and take your mother's advice and sip a hot, soothing bowl of chicken soup made with lemon and garlic. Mmmmm....and get some rest!
1 comment:
I also highly recommend NeilMed Sinus Rinse (http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse.php). I suffer from chronic sinusitis and this was recommend by an ENT and two allergists. I use it every day faithfully. It is more powerful than a neti pot. A neti pot is a nice little flow. NeilMed is more like a pressure washer.
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