Where would we be without our sinuses? They serve such a wide variety of functions in the body that life would be difficult without them. Not only do they give our face it’s unique shape and offer a measure of protection from trauma to the forward part of the head, but they help mould the way our voice sounds, as well as putting a protective barrier between the germ filled world outside and our lungs.
This is all hard to feel good about, however, when we have to deal with an infection. I know that when I was having sinus infections all the time I was constantly looking for a home treatment for a sinus infection that would work, and let me tell you, it was a difficult search, but I finally found two that I liked.
My favorite home treatment for a sinus infection is Neti, an ancient method of nasal irrigation that helps to keep your sinus passages clear and keeps the bacteria at a minimum. I felt almost immediate relief from using nasal irrigation, and once I got the hang of it I actually started to enjoy the process. It is as natural and regular to me now as brushing my teeth. Another thing that helped, not only with my sinus infections but with my overall health, was to take a spoonful or two of apple cider vinegar every day. I have heard others say that they have had relief from using this home treatment for a sinus infection as well.