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Sinusitis

What you need to know:

This condition responds well to many forms of complementary therapy, which is welcomed by many parents not wanting their children to have too many antibiotics. Some herbs are particularly useful at loosening catarrh.

The most useful Herbs:

Add 10 drops of essential oil of the following to a bowl of hot water and use as an inhalant - eucalyptus, pine, peppermint, sandalwood:

Other useful advice:

The most helpful therapies are:
Sinus problems are often eased by cutting down on dairy products. But don’t do this with children without expert advice from a registered naturopath or state-registered dietician - you need to find a way to replace the essential nutrients in this important group of foods.

Older children can take vitamins A, C, E and bioflavonoid supplements to maintain healthy mucous membranes. They should also have bromelain pills - although they, and younger children, can get this important nutrient from fresh pineapple and pineapple juice.
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