SINUS
INFECTION
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About Sinus
Infection
Sinusitis
is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses, which can be either acute or chronic.
Acute sinusitis is frequently caused by the common cold, or other
bacteria or viruses. Chronic
sinusitis may be caused by small growths in the nose, injury of the nasal bones,
smoking, and exposure to irritant fumes and smells.
Allergic sinusitis may be caused by allergies to dairy or wheat, or by
hayfever. Fungal sinusitis is
a more serious condition which may affect people with compromised immune
systems, and this will require more intensive treatment.
Symptoms
of sinusitis include headache, earache, facial pain over the affected sinus,
fever, difficulty breathing, cough, loss of sense of smell, nasal congestion and
discharge, and facial swelling.
Nutrition Facts &
Diet Advice for Sinus infection
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Consider the following nutrition guidelines:
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Eat
a diet high in raw and lightly steamed vegetables, and some fruit.
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Eat
whole grains such as brown rice.
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Drink
fresh vegetable juices (consider buying a juicer and a book on juicing)
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Drink
large amounts of hot liquids such as soups and herbal teas.
These help the mucus to flow, relieving congestion and sinus
pressure.
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Add
cayenne pepper and raw onion to the diet.
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Carry
out a cleanse. See
Four
Week Cleanse
and
Colon
Cleanse.
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Avoid
sugar, soft drinks, white flour, white rice and all refined and fast
foods.
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Avoid
dairy produce, except goats or sheep yoghurt.
Dairy is mucus forming.
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Avoid
smoking and second-hand smoke.
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Consider
having a blood test for
food
intolerances and allergies.
Common
allergens are wheat and dairy, citrus, eggs and yeast.
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For
resistant chronic sinusitis, seek the individual help of a nutrition
consultant.
Health Supplements
for Sinus Infection
Often, a
combination of supplements may help in
alleviating this condition. You may wish
to consult a nutritional therapist for
personal advice. Supplements that may be
helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
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