Author: Marta
• Monday, September 08th, 2008



Sinus headaches are usually experienced by people who undergo sinusitis or inflamed sinus. It’s prone to be experienced by people with:· Nasal expansions (nodules) - these are tiny grape-sized cysts found on peak of the nose. This situation leads to a smaller nasal cavity thus forming mucous. · Mold, pollen, smoke, and dust mite allergies· Asthma or hay fever history· A state that affects the way mucus moves inside the upper respiratory system, like cystic fibrosis. · A frail immune system or immunity problems · Constant colds · ****** injuries that affect sinuses like nose deformities · Ear/ tooth/ tonsil infections · Alterations or changes in temperature like swimming or climbing in elevated altitudesIf the patient is not sure whether he/she has a sinus headache, the best way is to consult a physician. The following procedures are performed:· X ray tests or transillumination thru nasal endoscopy (light shining in to the sinuses)· CT Scan· MRI · Physical examination which includes checking on nasal discharge and congestion. As it play sometimes a very important role in the end.Natural medicines for sinus head ache include:· Eating spicy foods like Cajun recipes · Cold towel compress in brow area or alternate with hot compress & hot footbath · Air moisturizers like steam vaporizers · the use of Europeans herbals like angelica, mint, magnolia flower, & chrysanthemum · Light head and neck exercises · the use of saline nasal spray to loosen mucous · Relaxation techniques and get enough rest or sleep · Acupressure techniques on the nostril sides · Aromatherapy or the use of essential oils. This procedure involves mixture of aromatic oil and carrier oils. These oils can be use as massage oils, bath oils or can be placed in cotton balls as inhalators. The following are list of essential oils:- Peppermint oil works best on sinus headaches. It is effectively used for chest and neck massage. It is refreshing and can be used at daytime. - Lavender oil - is the safest and gentlest oil. - Oregano oil is an anti fungal and anti bacterial oil used for sinus treatments. - Tea tree oil is an antifungal, healing oil used for sinus relief. - Eucalyptus oil is the most versatile oil and very effective for respiratory infection treatments. - Wintergreen oil has methyl salicylate great for massages. - Ginger oil is mint oil.


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    sunnydays13 
    Wednesday, 28. January 2009

    You make some very valid points with some good suggestions.There are things you can do for sinus headaches and sinus pressure relief. I try to find natural relief first, before turning to over the counter medications. One thing that really helps me is using an aromatherapy eye pillow. It’s great for treating sinus congestion and sinus pressure, stress and anxiety issues as well as insomnia and sleep disorders. What I have to found to work best for me is an eye pillow, right out of the freezer. I use a peppermint scented one because it opens up my sinuses and that helps me to breathe a lot better and helps any sinus or tension related headaches. The cold flax seed inside the eye pillow surrounds my eyes and temples which helps to reduce swelling in the sinus cavities and around the eyes. The weight of the flax seed applies just enough acupressure to soothe and relax my facial muscles. The eye pillow also block out all light, when the pain is so bad it just makes you squint you eyes.

    I searched online and found several sites that had them. The one I decided to go with was A Touch Of Satin. I liked them because their ingredients were organic, and that was important to me. They had an unbelievably large selection of patterns and I like the feel of satin on my skin. They also had a page on their site that talked about the benefits of their aromatherapy scents. They also had lavender and that is suppose to be good for migraines. It was very interesting. If you want to check them out, their website is http://www.atouchofsatin.com Well, I hope this helps you. Good luck!

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