How to Relieve Sinus Congestion by Eating

When sinuses are getting you down, think of food. Sinus pain can be unbearably painful and socially inconvenient. Over-the-counter medicines often alter your ability to think clearly and remain focused and alert. As many nutritionally savvy folks are doing, you can seek out proven, naturally safe medicinal compounds found in food that can cure uncomfortable sinus congestion due to cold, flu or allergies. Whether you're eating out or at home, nature's apothecary rocks.

Instructions

1. A stuffed-up sinus can be an uncomfortable nuisance, so when it is time to eat, order the shrimp cocktail with extra horseradish in the cocktail sauce. If you really like the heat from horseradish, grate your own at home and add it to snacks, lunch or entrees.

2. Dining out in a sushi restaurant can also be good for the sinuses. Wasabi paste is related to horseradish. Pile it on. A few moments of pain might be just what the doctor/chef ordered. You can also buy dry wasabi powder and make the paste at home.

3. Buy salsa or make it at home, but be sure there are plenty of chopped jalapeno, serrano, or Scotch bonnet peppers with seeds. The capsicum in all peppers is a natural expectorant.

Tips & Warnings

• One inch of chopped fresh gingerroot can be made into a steaming tea that can clear sinus inflammation.

• If you have the courage, eat a tablespoon of horseradish or wasabi and inhale through your nose.

• Mix wasabi or horseradish into a steaming baked potato.

• Have plenty of tissues available.

• Never take any medical condition lightly. If symptoms persist, visit an integrative family physician.

• More is not better.

• When chopping hot peppers, wear gloves and do not touch eyes, nose or other sensitive body parts.