Whether caused by an allergic reaction, cold air, sinus infection, virus or swollen sinus membranes, most anyone has at one time or another experienced the discomfort of this common ailment known as sinus pressure. The real problem may lie, however, with the potential sinus infection which often follows sinus pressure. But, what is sinus pressure? How is it produced?
There are four pairs of sinuses, eight total. Air and mucus must be constantly flowing between the nasal and sinus cavities to keep them healthy--the former serving as a central corridor with all the sinus cavities connecting to it. If air and mucus were to stop flowing, the latter would accumulate, build up pressure, stagnate and become a breeding ground for bacteria, and an infection would very likely set in. So, what is the answer? Here are four tips that can help prevent sinus pressure or can aid in dealing with it, if you now have this problem:
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One: Keep air and mucus flowing at all times. Between the nasal and sinus cavities. If you now have sinus pressure do the two acupressure points that can start air and mucus flowing within minutes. Let's call them acupressure points A and B. They are found in the neck area and they can start your sinuses flowing within a few minutes. Any accumulated green or yellow mucus would drain. No pill, no side effect, no cost. Should this proven technique, by some unusual reason fail to deliver, then do some steam inhalations with your face about 18 inches away from the source, so the cilia in your nasal and respiratory organ membranes will not be paralyzed.
Two: Detect the cause of the pressure. It is often caused by an allergic reaction. Find out what is the environmental pollutant that is causing the problem. It could be in your own house and as low as your carpet level. It is called: house dust. A component of it are dust mites, whose droppings can be very allergenic to some people. Or it could be a plant or household chemical. Do this: get close to the item you suspect and take a good sniff. If you are allergic to any of these things you would soon notice it: itchy or watery eyes, runny nose, shortness of breath, etc. Or if you suspect the cause to be from outside: flowers, weeds, growing crop, smoke, etc., do then the same testing. Once you determine which one is the culprit, avoid it as much as you can. If the allergy is very severe you may want to consider seeing an allergy physician.
Three: Watch what you eat. There is, unknown to many, a correlation between certain foods and the production of excessive mucus or histamine. Although scientific study results do not agree on this item, empirical evidence has sufficiently proven that this relationship does exist. Learn which foods can cause excess mucus or histamine, which could be the precursor to sinus pressure.
Four: Drink water. Something that most of us seldom over do is drinking water. In fact, the opposite is true. By preventing mucus from thickening and helping the body to detoxify, water is the easiest, most economical, and efficient way to keep healthy and avoid infectious illnesses: colds, viruses, bacteria--and any accumulated yellow mucus--and your immune system, of course, loves it, too. Especially ionized water. And, by the way, you will, in general, feel better. Yes, frequent urination can be a bit annoying, but weigh the benefits!
So, why not learn to love nature's most abundant resource? Lower doctor bills will also give you an incentive.
Sinus Pressure - Four Tips That Can Make a Difference PRESSURE
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