Sinus infection is an inflammation of the membrane and the tissue and it often causes fevers, headaches and pain in the face. Chronic sinusitis can last for about 12 weeks, or if it is not treated, even longer.
On the other hand, an acute sinusitis lasts for about four weeks. Viruses and bacteria can cause an infection of the sinuses.
This actually is the air space between the bones in the cheeks, in the area between the eyes, and the forehead.
Antibiotics can cause a lot of side effects, so they are not the best treatment for sinusitis. Also, you should be aware that antibiotics don’t help if the sinusitis is a result of a virus infection.
How Does ACV Treatment Work?
Apple cider vinegar has many usages, so it is one of the best natural treatments for many health problems. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and malic acids that help in killing bacteria.
With its help the body is able to remove the bacteria more effectively. This treatment can help you for fighting fungal, viral, as well as Candidacies.
To get all the benefits ACV has to offer, you should use it unfiltered, raw, unpasteurized, and organic. Natural apple cider vinegar is not clear, and on the bottom of the container usually can be found sediment parts.
If you take ACV orally, it will clear your airways, break up the mucus, and its antibacterial features will kill the bacteria that have been causing all of your problems.
ACV is acidic, nevertheless it has enough electrolytes that will help you balance the pH levels in your body and lower the acidity.
Bacteria and viruses thrive in acidic environment, so if you alkalize your body, the microbes would be prevented from multiplying.
Now it is becoming clear why taking one or two tablespoons of ACV each day may help you keep the microbes away.
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What is Cayenne Pepper?
Cayenne pepper has capsaicin, an active component which is the reason why the pepper is very hot. This ingredient, for a long time now, has been used to kill pain and lower nasal congestion.
Here are several ways to use pepper in order to treat sinus infection:
A Capsinol nasal spray that contains capsaicin.
- Mix a cup of boiled water and half a spoon of pepper, and drink this mixture for a couple of days till you feel better.
- Sniff a little bit pepper of a spoon. This will help clear your airways.
- Now, you are probably wondering how this works. Well, when you take cayenne pepper, your vessels get dilated, and the mucus gets broken down.
Also, it eases your facial pain, lowers inflammation, improves circulation, and acts as antibacterial agent. As you can notice, cayenne pepper has many benefits and can help you prevent and ease all the sinusitis symptoms.
ACV Beverage for Sinuses
Ingredients:
- One glass of lukewarm water
- Two tbsp of ACV
- One tsp of raw honey
- A little bit of cayenne pepper
- Juice of one lemon
How to make it?
Mix all of the ingredients in one glass and consume the remedy while it is still warm. You will start to feel better. Also, you can use this mixture without honey to gargle and recover faster.
This remedy will relieve the symptoms for a few hours. It is best to consume one or two cups per day. Depending on the seriousness of the sinusitis, you can slowly start to increase the dosage.
Besides breaking down the mucus, this beverage will help you in the process of healing as well. If you consume it every day, you will soon start to feel the sinusitis going away.
When you start feeling better, you can slowly start to lower the amount of cayenne pepper and consume just one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with water a day.
But, don’t forget that cayenne pepper is the most important ingredient and it makes this beverage powerful. So, if you don’t like its hotness, even a little bit of the pepper will be helpful.
If you have sinus problems, try out the remedies we suggested in this article, but don’t forget to consult your doctor first.