How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clear Sinuses

 Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a condition caused when there is an inflammation in the sinus cavity. There are two types of sinusitis- acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis. An acute sinusitis can last for a month while chronic sinusitis lasts for more than 3 months if it is not treated. 

It is characterized by a severe headache, cough, fever, a yellowish nasal discharge, congestion, as well as pressure around the eyes and face. Sinus infections can be treated with medication. But, treating this disease using Apple Cider Vinegar, also known as ACV, is much safer as it is a natural remedy used to clear sinuses.

How Does Apple Cider Vinegar Work?


•It is rich in anti-oxidants and minerals such as magnesium and calcium, as well as Vitamins A, B1, B2 and E. These nutrients help in thinning mucus and clearing the sinus cavities.

•It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. These properties make it more effective when dealing with sinuses.

•It is also an antihistamine. It prevents the production of body chemicals known as Histamines. Histamines cause allergy symptoms such as a runny nose and sneezing.

•The acid in the apple cider vinegar destroys bacteria that are present in the sinuses.

Benefits

In order to benefit fully from this natural remedy, you need to use the raw, organic Apple Cider Vinegar. You can be able to tell a genuine ACV by looking keenly at its appearance. The liquid of the genuine one is not clear; there are sediment particles at the bottom of the bottle.

ACV has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to clear sinuses. It also strengthens the immune system, preventing re-occurrence of the sinus once it is treated.

Another benefit of Apple Cider Vinegar is its ability to lower blood acidity. Despite the fact that it is acidic in nature, it has electrolytes that help in balancing the pH of the body thus promoting optimal health.

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar

There are a lot of ways you can use this home remedy to get rid of sinuses.

1. Drinking- You can either drink a mixture of two tablespoons of ACV in 8 ounces of water, or mix 1/8 to 1/4 of it to 16 ounces of water and sip during the day.

2. Inhalation- Inhaling a mixture of ACV and water is one of the most effective ways you can decongest your sinus. Put some amount of the mixture in the palm of your hand and breathe through one of your nostrils while pressing the other nostril.

3. Steam- Steaming will kill bacteria present in the sinus cavity. This is because of the presence of antibacterial properties in the Apple Cider Vinegar. Mix a half cup of ACV and half cup of water and put it in a saucepan. 

Stir the mixture properly as you heat the mixture for a few minutes. Cover your head and neck with a big towel and lower your face close to the steaming pan. Breathe in the steam. You can repeat this procedure as many times as you want.

4. Nasal Spray- Mix five to six drops of the ACV with 1 tablespoon of water. Pour the mixture in a nasal sprayer. You can spray the solution to the nostrils. The spray can be used more than 3 times in a day.




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