If You Get Sinus Headaches Or Constant Congestion You Need To Check For This Hidden Connection

Everyone has experienced a cold that doesn’t seem to stop at least once in their lifetime. Even though the throat and chest pain go away, the stiffness and nasal discharge may take longer to clear up.

In some instances, this congestion can be normal, but sometimes it can indicate a sinus infection as well.

WHAT IS ACUTE SINUSITIS?

Sinusitis is very common issue in the U.S and each year about 37 million Americans suffer from at least one episode of it. It is actually inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining of the sinuses. Sinuses are normally filled with air, but when they become blocked with fluids and germs, this can cause an infection.

CAUSES OF ACUTE SINUSITIS

• Nasal polyps
• Immune deficiencies, immune-supressant drugs or antibiotics
• Nasal mucous membrane swelling (caused by allergies or a cold)
• Blocked or narrow drainage ducts

SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE SINUSITIS

• Fever
• Bad breath
• Fatigue
• Dental Pain
• Facial pain/pressure
• Nasal stuffiness
• Nasal discharge
• Loss of smell
• Congestion and headache

THE TRUTH ABOUT ACUTE SINUSITIS

Even though the use of antibiotics is the most common treatment of this condition, bacteria are not the cause of most sinus infections.

It has been estimated that 80 percent of all Americans has some form of candida overgrowth, a fungus which is kept in balance by the bacteria in the gut. Given the fact that antibiotics destroy good bacteria, they cause overgrow of the yeast that candida feeds on.

The pathogenic fungus is very difficult to fight due to the fact that it forms a protective biofilm which is resistant to antibacterial and antifungal medication. They thrive in dark and moist areas, such as nasal cavities.

Fungal sinusitis is usually caused by candida overgrowth, even though some kinds of fungal sinusitis can also grow into polyps and cause thrush in the mouth and throat.

According to a 1999 study, allergic fungal sinusitis is present in most of the patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and it subsided after antifungal and anti-inflammatory treatment.

CONTROL THE YEAST

Supplying your gut with beneficial bacteria through probiotics is the best way to prevent and treat fungal overgrowth. It is also recommended to cut down sugar intake and avoid fungus-prone grains, such as corn and wheat. Adding more coconut and ACV to your diet is also a good idea as both work as powerful anti-fungal agents.

A group of Korean researchers have found that the skin on pumpkin seeds contains Pr-2 proteins which fight various forms of candida, including candida responsible for yeast-related diaper rash and vaginal yeast infections.

HOW TO CLEAR YOUR SINUSES

In addition to the changes in your diet, rinsing out your nose and mouth with a saline solution will also help you clear the fungus from your sinuses.

Mix a cup boiled water with ½ teaspoon of baking soda and ½ teaspoon of sea salt. Pour the solution into a neti pot or sterile eye dropper and drain the sinuses on a daily basis.

Applying warm compresses to your face or inhaling the steam of essential oils with antifungal properties, such as eucalyptus, thyme, tea tree, and oregano oil, can also provide a relief.