11.28.15 Sinus Revolution

So it’s pretty clear that my sinuses are plotting against me. They are all jacked up and the timing couldn’t be worse. Well, actually, maybe it could. Thankfully, I wasn’t sick on Thanksgiving but next week is my daughter’s birthday. Well, I guess getting sick now is much preferred to getting sick later. So, do you know what I did? If you know anything about me, then you know I did NOT run to the store for medicine to treat my symptoms. Oh no… first, I always try to heal at home with a blend of home remedies and homeopathic options. That’s exactly what I did. Here’s how I believe I'm going to get through a possible sinus infection: essential oils. They are not a cure all but they do support my immune system so 


I drank this mixture every morning and throughout the day as needed.
1 giant tablespoon, Really Raw Honey© (that’s the brand I used but use any local raw honey)
1 drop Lemon essential oil
1 drop Wild Orange essential oil
1 drop Peppermint oil
Boil water then add to mug

Warning: You may have to close your eyes for the first few sips, as peppermint oil can be “stingy” to the eyes. Also, all essential oils are NOT created equal and all may NOT be taking internally. Email me directly if you want to know what brand I use or where I got them.

 He's so cute, isn't he? lol! 

SINUS CLEARING, PAIN, ETC.:

I strongly recommend saline nasal cleansing solutions like a Neti Pot or a Sinus rinse of some kind. They get the muck out! And who wants muck in their nose? I say, get it out! By any means necessary. Personally, I stay faithful to two particular kinds. NeilMed Sinus Rinse and Xlear are the two I use. Be careful with Xclear, it can burn a bit if you overuse it. I would use just half a bottle on each side. Xlear is great for when you just can’t shake that pesky cough or it just doesn’t seem to be clearing like you think it should. I used Xlear once, maybe twice per day and the NeilMed in between if I needed more relief. Also, a Neti Pot works too – I just find that if my sinus infection is REALLY bad, sometimes the Neti method doesn’t provide enough pressure to get through the muck – since that’s the official term we are using.

Another essential oil blend that helps maintain overall health is DigestZen or a digestive blend near the navel 3-4 times each day. In the morning and evening, 2 drops of peppermint directly under your tongue. Do this for about 4-5 days max, then switch it up if no relief. WARNING: The peppermint drops under the tongue will set your face on fire (no, not literally) for like 5-10 seconds. Muscle through it. You will live and it will be worth it!

I will keep you posted…