Sinusitis or sinus infection affects millions of people across the world. You could say that the condition is common, but that doesn’t make it normal.

Sinusitis is a swelling or an inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses that lead to infection. It results in build-up of mucus and pain. If you have experienced a sinus infection, you would know just how unpleasant it is. The feeling can be worse that a stuffy nose. While in a majority of cases, a sinus infection will just leave you running to find a decongestant, but in severe cases, it might lead to surgical removal of the abscess that has developed. However, at Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat, we advocate prevention and natural therapies as a means of countering the ill-effects of sinus infection. Our treatment methods are derived from nature and they do not cause any kind of side-effects.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SINUS INFECTION

  • Blockage in your nose
  • Yellow, thick, foul-smelling discharge from your nose
  • Post-nasal drip
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Earaches
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Sinus pressure or pain around your eyes or face
  • A cold that simply doesn’t go away, but gets worse

It is important to note here that these symptoms also occur with common cold. But, if the symptoms continue for more than 10 days, it might be that you have a sinus infection.

CAUSES OF SINUSITIS

  • Hay fever or exposure to allergens like, dry air, cigarette smoke and pollutants
  • Respiratory infections like, the common cold
  • Non-allergic rhinitis
  • Bacteria, fungi and viruses
  • Changes in air pressure
  • Obstruction in the sinus or nasal cavities
  • Physical injury to the sinuses

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR SINUS INFECTION

As one of the trusted naturopathy centres near Mumbai, Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat works with a team of highly experienced and proficient naturopathy doctors. For patients who come to us with sinus infections, we recommend the following natural remedies.

  1. Water – Staying hydrated is crucial as it helps in flushing out the virus from the system. We recommend that you drink at least half a gallon of water and more throughout the day.
  2. Ginger – Ginger is very good for sinus infection and also for common cold. You can drink ginger tea or even add a teaspoon of honey in order to escalate the recovery process.
  3. Chicken broth with vegetables – Bone broth is a traditional remedy that was used in the ancient days to cure cold and sinus infections. This broth helps in soothing the respiratory system and nasal cavities, along with providing the body with vital nutrients.
  4. Vitamin C rich foods – In order to speed up sinus infection recovery, you need vitamin C rich foods that help to enhance the immune system.

These are just a few of the remedies that we recommend. There are, of course, more. You can come to nature cure centre in Mumbai and avail the best naturopathy treatments in India. We have AC and non-AC villas for you to stay. Contact us for more information.