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Sinusitis

What you need to know:

This condition responds well to many forms of complementary therapy. Use anti-catarrhal herbs:

The most useful Herbs:

  • Elderflower
  • Chamomile
  • Colt’s foot
  • Yarrow
  • Eye bright
  • Plantain
  • Garlic and horseradish - they’re strong decongestants
These Aromatherapy oils could also being relief:
  • Add 10 drops of essential oil of the following to a bowl of hot water and use as an inhalant - eucalyptus, pine, peppermint and sandalwood
  • Sprinkle a few drops of any of the following onto a handkerchief and inhale directly - eucalyptus, Basil, tea tree

Other useful advice:

The most helpful therapies are:
  • Acupuncture
  • Aromatherapy
  • Massage
  • Cranial Osteopathy
  • Alexander Technique
  • Nutritional therapy
Sinus problems are often eased by reducing your child’s consumption of dairy products. If you do this, it’s essential to replace their calcium loss in a supplement with vitamin D. To maintain healthy mucous membranes, take vitamins A, C and E and bioflavonoids. Bromelain should also be taken as a supplement or obtained from fresh pineapple or juice.
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