home remedies for treatment of sinus headaches.

Sinus is a condition that causes congestion in the facial and head region. This discomfort is high and needs timely treatment. Understanding the condition and controlling it is essential to avoid a surgery which is ultimately recommended by the doctor.

Warm soups and avoiding ice cold items for a while certainly controls the sinus troubles. Sipping warm water at intervals also helps. The best cure is steam which is easily done with the electric steam machine that serves as a perfect home remedy. One could also use some eucalyptus oil in the steam in controlled doses. Echinacea is found in capsule form to fight sinus allergy. Ginger tea and sleep is a good option for sinus headaches. For curing headaches warm water compress on the head and foot is helpful. Accupressure points are easy to learn.

The four pairs of sinus cavities are clogged or infected in case of sinusitis. The sinus have to be free in order to filter out the bad air particles and dirty mucus. The headaches are often the result of blockage as mucus does not seem to pass through the nose. Jal neti or the yogic method of cleaning the nostrils and sinus pockets has to practiced under the supervision of an expert. This is the best method and if used correctly helps a person overcome the allergy. Pollution and dust cannot be avoided and hence fighting the allergy through natural methods is the best option.

Other sinus cure tips:

Dip a small towel in cold water, rinse, and apply to forehead. Once the towel gets warm, flip it to the other side, or dip it into cold water again.

Lying down, in a dark room, maybe getting a 1/2 hour of sleep,will always make you feel better.
 
A decoction of half a teaspoon mustard seeds powder and three teaspoons water, if instilled in the nostrils, redresses migraine.

The juice of ripe grapes is an effective home remedy for a migraine.

For a sinus headache, eat a jalapeno pepper as soon as possible. Within minutes your sinuses will start to drain and the  sinus headache will subside. 

A peppermint steam inhalation provides quick relief for sinus headaches. Peppermint acts as a decongestant, and the combination of warm steam and the essential oil is doubly effective for opening up the sinuses.

Mix 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (called dalchini in India) in 1 teaspoon water and apply on the forehead. It is very effective in headache due to exposure to cold air.

Make a paste from dry ginger with a little water or milk, apply to the forehead for  sinus relief.

Grind 10-15 Basil leaves with 4 cloves and 1 teaspoon dried ginger into a paste and apply to forehead for sinus cure.


For a painful sinus headache, try a hot footbath along with a cold compress on the forehead