6 WAYS TO USE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FOR SINUS INFECTION

Sinus Infection, which is medically termed as sinusitis is a medical condition which is caused due to the inflammation and swelling of sinuses. This situation blocks the sinuses with fluid on which the bacteria grow and that often brings nasal congestion and pain. The person who suffers from sinus infection feels pressure around the face, nose and eyes. He/she also gets headache, nasal congestion, thick yellow discharge from the nose and sometimes even fever or cough. Medications can relieve the condition, well they only work temporarily.  For preventing it from reccurring use the following apple cider vinegar as home remedy. Let see what does apple cider vinegar do and how it  treats sinus infection:

Antibacterial and antifungal properties

There are different apple cider vinegar home remedies for sinus infection. The simplest is to mix water and apple cider vinegar, or you can also add other ingredients in order to improve its efficiency.

Apple Cider Vinegar Clears the Sinus Cavities

Numerous nutrients are included in apple cider vinegar, such as: vitamins A, B1, B2, E, calcium and magnesium. All these vitamins reduce the symptoms of the infection.

Apple cider vinegar drink

This method works for sinus infection, allergies and sinus headache.

Mix 2 teaspoons of ACV and 6 ounces of lukewarm water.Add stevia to enhance the flavor. Drink twice daily for best results. Gargle with the mixture for added results. Or Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and 16 oz of water Sip this liquid throughout the day. Alternately drink a tablespoon of ACV 3 times daily.

Apple cider vinegar steam

This method can relieve the infection by clearing up the nasal passage. The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of ACV will also eliminate all bacteria in there and prevent the infection from recurring. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients:

  • Half a cup of water
  • Half a cup of ACV
  • A towel
  • A saucepan

Preparation:
Mix the apple cider vinegar and water in a saucepan and heat them for a couple of minutes. Put a towel over your head and breathe in the steam from the mixture a few times every day to cure and prevent the infection.

Apple cider vinegar and honey drink

When you mix together honey and apple cider vinegar, the properties that come out of this are amazing and will cure your sinus infection. Honey contains an antibacterial property that will fight off bacteria and cure sinus infection. It reduces irritation n your throat. These anti inflammatory properties will lower the amount of inflammation in the throat as well. It will also boost your immune system and prevent future infections.

Required Ingredients:

  • Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tbsp
  • Honey – 1 tbsp
  • Warm Water – 8oz

Process:

Add the 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and the 1 tbsp of honey to a glass of warm water. Stir very well and make sure the honey has completely dissolved. Use this when you need to get rid of pain from sinus infections.

Apple cider vinegar decongestant

This will clear the mucus from the nasal passage and help you breathe easier.

It’s a combination of: apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, honey, lemon juice and ginger.

Benefits:

  1. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin (compound that will reduce the inflammation).
  2. Honey is a strong antibacterial agent which will eliminate the bacteria that caused the infection and prevent it from occurring again.
  3. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C (a vitamin that fights and cures infections).
  4. Ginger is rich in certain anti-inflammatory compounds which are great for sinus infections.

Ingredients you need:

  1. ¼ of a cup of apple cider vinegar;
  2. Half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper;
  3. Half a teaspoon of powdered ginger;
  4. 3 tablespoons of raw honey;
  5. ¼ of lemon juice.

Preparation:

Mix the Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice in a pot and simmer the mixture on low heat for a couple of minutes before adding the other ingredients. Store it in a glass jar. You should take 1-2 tablespoons of it to cure the sinus infection.

Apple cider vinegar rinse

Ingredients needed
2 tablespoons of ACV
A cup of warm water

Preparation
Mix the two ingredients well and  a tablespoon of the mixture in your palm. Suck the mixture with one nostril. Than place your head back to allow its pass down  in your nose and also the throat. Swallow or spit in the end. Repeat this process with the other nostril. Do this process twice a day for best results.

 

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