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I have to admit, unpleasant sounding as it is, that sinus irrigation with ice water is the quickest cure for my occasional sinus headaches I know of. It stops ‘em right away. I simply use a small cup of ice water, snort the water slowly up my nose till I feel it beginning to fall down the back of my throat; then clamp off both nostrils and "blow" the water into the sinuses. When sucessful, I can feel a stinging sensation in the inflammed sinus. Immediately I release my nostrils and allow the remaining water to drain out into the sink. This techniquecan be repeated if the headache is not cured on the first application. In theory, this is simply applying cold, wet, irrigation to inflammed mucosa. And, it works quicker than any drug I have tried. The technique takes some practice, but once mastered, it can abort a sinus headache that would otherwise last for 18-24 hours.                                             Robert S. Williams, MD

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An allergy to dairy products is one of the most common types of allergies. I suffer from it myself. It can be found in all races, but is more common among non-whites. It can cause any number of problems, including chronic sniffles. Though, of course, all such cases are not dairy allergies, they may be other allergies or another problem altogether. This reminds me of a talk that Dr. Gaby gave at the holistic health expo I attended last week. Dr. Gaby is president-elect of the AHMA (American Holistic Medical Association) and treats using nutritional medicine. He said that when he sees a patient he first gets white flour, white sugar, and caffeine out of their diet. If this doesn’t improve their condition, he then puts them on a diet which eliminates common allergens. He then reintroduces each of the common allegens in a controlled chalenge to see the response. He told a story of one woman who was chronically tired and put on this regime. After drinking an 8 oz. glass of orange juice, she fell asleep on her couch at 8 AM and woke up at 4 PM! He said with a smile, not does only does this approach identify the allergen, it helps produce patient compliance. —

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Do nasal irrigation. It’s the most benign treatment possible. Mix one teaspoon of table salt per one cup of very warm water. Draw it into your nose, and expel it out your mouth. You will need a nasal syringe. You will find them at the drug store. A nasal syringe is nothing but a rubber bulb with a plastic nipple. That’s what you use to dispense the warm salt water into your nose. Do the procedure when you awake, and repeat it before going to bed. Since it’s totally benign, you can repeat it even more often, if needed. — George B. Clark

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While I’m delighted to not be having the usual intense sinus headaches of past autumns, I am still having a problem with severe postnasal drip on a constant basis.  I’ve talked to several pharmacists about alternatives to taking Sudafed or sinus remedies every day, but none of them had any suggestions. Am having no other real allergy/sinus symptoms and dont want to have medication in my body constantly. Since I’ve recently moved, I do not have a doctor to call.

Try eliminating ALL dairy from your diet for at least one month and watch for changes. Jan

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Do nasal irrigation. It’s the most benign treatment possible. Mix one teaspoon of table salt per one cup of very warm water. Draw it into your nose, and expel it out your mouth. You will need a nasal syringe. You will find them at the drug store. A nasal syringe is nothing but a rubber bulb with a plastic nipple. That’s what you use to dispense the warm salt water into your nose. Do the procedure when you awake, and repeat it before going to bed. Since it’s totally benign, you can repeat it even more often, if needed. —

I learned about a similar process as part of a yoga course. (No syringes recommended.) One point we were emphatically warned about was to try and get ALL the water out of our nostrils/sinuses or it may cause an infection. George B. Clark

– Usual disclaimers/caveats apply. It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.  -Epictetus

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Do nasal irrigation. It’s the most benign treatment possible. Mix one teaspoon of table salt per one cup of very warm water. Draw it into your nose, and expel it out your mouth. You will need a nasal syringe. You will find them at the drug store. A nasal syringe is nothing but a rubber bulb with a plastic nipple. That’s what you use to dispense the warm salt water into your nose. Do the procedure when you awake, and repeat it before going to bed. Since it’s totally benign, you can repeat it even more often, if needed. —

Snorting salty water is GREAT for unclogging a nose stuffed with mucus from colds.  I just put the water in a bowl and lean over the sink.  But if you’ve got a small nose (I do not), you might have to use a syringe.

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While I’m delighted to not be having the usual intense sinus headaches of past autumns, I am still having a problem with severe postnasal drip on a constant basis.  I’ve talked to several pharmacists about alternatives to taking Sudafed or sinus remedies every day, but none of them had any suggestions. Am having no other real allergy/sinus symptoms and dont want to have medication in my body constantly. Since I’ve recently moved, I do not have a doctor to call. Try eliminating ALL dairy from your diet for at least one month and watch for changes.

I have heard that certain people of eastern European discent have this intolerance to dairy products.  Not lactose intolerance, but chronic sniffles from eating dairy products.  A woman I know who is half Polish had this problem until she eliminated dairy.  I suspect I have this problem too (I’m part Polish) but have not had the chance to test it (it is hard to give up dairy products during the holidays).  My aunt has chronic sniffles too. Has anyone else heard of this, or have any evidence (anecdotal or scientific) to either back up or disprove this idea?

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While I’m delighted to not be having the usual intense sinus headaches of past autumns, I am still having a problem with severe postnasal drip on a constant basis.  I’ve talked to several pharmacists about alternatives to taking Sudafed or sinus remedies every day, but none of them had any suggestions. Am having no other real allergy/sinus symptoms and dont want to have medication in my body constantly. Since I’ve recently moved, I do not have a doctor to call. Does anyone know any "natural" ways to clear up this probmlem? Humdifiers? Lozenges?  Anything? Thanks in advance.

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: While I’m delighted to not be having the usual intense sinus : headaches of past autumns, I am still having a problem with : severe postnasal drip on a constant basis.  I’ve talked to : several pharmacists about alternatives to taking Sudafed or : sinus remedies every day, but none of them had any suggestions. : Am having no other real allergy/sinus symptoms and dont want : to have medication in my body constantly. : Since I’ve recently moved, I do not have a doctor to call. : Does anyone know any "natural" ways to clear up this probmlem? : Humdifiers? Lozenges?  Anything? I have an identical problem.  In addition, can anyone shed light on skin problems as they relate to respiratory ailments?  Has anyone had any skin problems after suffering from some respiratory problem?  I’d appreciate ANY information.  Thanks.

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   I have an identical problem.  In addition, can anyone shed light on skin    problems as they relate to respiratory ailments?  Has anyone had any    skin problems after suffering from some respiratory problem?  I’d    appreciate ANY information.  Thanks. Persons suffering from allergies often show the problem in more than one area. Often someone with respiratory allergies or asthma also has eczema, either alternating or at the same time. This goes to show the wholistic nature of all illness and the futility of trying to cure a disease by treating its local manifestations. —

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While I’m delighted to not be having the usual intense sinus headaches of past autumns, I am still having a problem with severe postnasal drip on a constant basis.  I’ve talked to several pharmacists about alternatives to taking Sudafed or sinus remedies every day, but none of them had any suggestions. Am having no other real allergy/sinus symptoms and dont want to have medication in my body constantly. Since I’ve recently moved, I do not have a doctor to call. Does anyone know any "natural" ways to clear up this probmlem? Humdifiers? Lozenges?  Anything? Thanks in advance.

The best remedy that I’ve found for excess mucous, be it from cold, allergy, or climate, it to make a paste by combining honey with the powders of black pepper, ginger, and pipli (sp?) pepper (aniseed or fennel may be substituted for the pipli).  Take one or two teaspoons preferably before meals.  This will also aid digestion.  Also, avoid eating cold, watery foods, such as raw fruit and veg, without warm foods.  Let me know if this helps! Arcata, CA "… in the heart of the redwoods …" eating cold, watery foods, such as raw fruits and vege

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