My last post was about changes in diet being potentially helpful when combating sinus issues. This post follows a similar thread and will include my thoughts on a more holistic approach to treating sinusitis.
I have already covered my love for all things Neti (2 posts ago), so we will table that. But another thing to try if you are attempting to keep the nasal passages clear is steam. Get yourself a good room vaporizer or 2. Definitely one next to your bed and also one at work if you sit in one place more or less all day.
I have also heard much about yoga and acupuncture being useful in keeping things clear up there. Some people swear by horseradish and other spicy foods (EATING them, not somehow, uhhh, applying them to the nose. Ok never mind.).
The point here is simply to look for ways to work WITH your body instead of against it. IMHO things like medication or surgery should not be viewed as the primary or "automatic" choice.
So whether it's herbal tea, changes in diet, neti pot, or even balloon sinuplasty for more advance cases - make sure you are considering things like this in mind. Things that are less invasive and don't alter your body or your natural healing mechanisms.
As always I would love to hear your comments! Happy Holidays and take care everybody.
Showing posts with label sinus surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sinus surgery. Show all posts
Monday, December 21, 2009
Natural's not in it
My last post was about changes in diet being potentially helpful when combating sinus issues. This post follows a similar thread and will include my thoughts on a more holistic approach to treating sinusitis.
I have already covered my love for all things Neti (2 posts ago), so we will table that. But another thing to try if you are attempting to keep the nasal passages clear is steam. Get yourself a good room vaporizer or 2. Definitely one next to your bed and also one at work if you sit in one place more or less all day.
I have also heard much about yoga and acupuncture being useful in keeping things clear up there. Some people swear by horseradish and other spicy foods (EATING them, not somehow, uhhh, applying them to the nose. Ok never mind.).
The point here is simply to look for ways to work WITH your body instead of against it. IMHO things like medication or surgery should not be viewed as the primary or "automatic" choice.
So whether it's herbal tea, changes in diet, neti pot, or even balloon sinuplasty for more advance cases - make sure you are considering things like this in mind. Things that are less invasive and don't alter your body or your natural healing mechanisms.
As always I would love to hear your comments! Happy Holidays and take care everybody.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Levels of invasiveness
From what I have gathered and/or experienced, there are many ways to approach Chronic Sinusitis treatment. Some people are more comfortable with things like antibiotics and surgeries. Some people are committed to exhausting all of the more natural remedies before resorting to all that.As with anything it is best to listen to your body and to have an open dialog with your doctor.
It will come as no surprise to those that know me that I decided to ... use POWERPOINT! Here's a nifty little diagram I came up with. I'm thinking about having it printed on t-shirts ....
Wikipedia
When I'm doing one of my online research jaunts I usually start with a visit to Wikipedia. Below are links to what I feel are the main key topics surrounding Chronic Sinusitis. It's a great place to start!
The basics on the condition, and what distinguishes "chronic" from regular.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Like acid reflux but worse. Sinusitis-like symptoms are often caused by food allergies / GERD.
A reaction to certain types of yeast. It gets blamed for all kinds of health problems.
Small teapot-like thing used for rinsing sinuses. Lots of people swear by their neti as a cure for all kinds of things.
This is a newer procedure, presented as another option vs. FESS.
This is the "traditional" form of sinus surgery.
First post!
Hi. Please visit the "about me" section to learn, well, about me.
I've been researching Chronic Sinusitis for awhile now and needed to organize my findings. Someone said "why not a blog?" so here it is. My blog.
More soon.
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