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Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus tissues in the face. They contain a membrane that produces mucus to trap dirt and other particles as they enter the nose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the sinus experiences inflammation and irritation due to infection or allergies, it starts to produce symptoms of mucus overproduction, as well as sneezing and tightness of the face, along with sinus pressure behind the eyes that feels like someone is squeezing your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a sinus headache is bar far the most uncomfortable of all the symptoms, and the affected individual may find the areas around their nose, TMJ, temples, and behind the ears become tender to touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors treat sinusitis with paracetamol and mild anti-inflammatories or OTC anti-histamine drugs. However, this is not always necessary, and you may be able to relieve the symptoms of sinus pain without the use of medications. Here are eight proven home remedies that relieve sinus headache, give them a try the next time your sinus flares up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Steam Diffusing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blocked sinuses are irritating \u2013 there\u2019s nothing worse than trying to get to sleep at night with a blocked nose and raging sinus <\/a>headache. Fortunately, steam diffusing can make a tremendous difference to your sinus situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to take advantage of this practice, it to purchase a steam diffuser online from a retailer. These diffuser systems allow you to fill the device with purified water, and then the unit turns the water to steam. In many cases, people with blocked sinuses find it hard to breathe, and the warm steam opens up the sinus, allowing you to breathe while reducing the intensity of your headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a diffuser lying around the house, and you don\u2019t want to buy one online, then there is still hope for you. Boil the kettle and pour the boiling water into a Pyrex glass bowl. Cover your head with a towel and place your face at about a foot away from the water, with the towel draping over the sides of the bowl. Breathe in the hot steam, and you will gain the same benefits as using a diffuser.
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2. Saline Nasal Spray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nasal sprays<\/a> may also provide some relief from your sinus headache symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people make the mistake of using a nasal spray containing NSAIDs for relief from their sinus headache symptoms. Unfortunately, these sprays \u2013 while useful, may also cause a string of adverse side-effects as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saline nasal sprays are as effective as NSAID formulas, without the nasty side effects of elevated heart rate and sleeplessness. Saline nasal sprays are available from your local pharmacy, but you can make them at home as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine the following ingredients to make saline spray right in the comfort of your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-cup purified water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd-teaspoon crushed Himalayan pink salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc-teaspoon baking soda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mix well in a large mixing bowl until the salt and baking soda dissolve into the water. Add the solution to an empty nasal spray bottle and use it as often as necessary to unblock your sinus and provide relief from the pressure of a sinus headache.
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3. Sinus Stretch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a blocked sinus, and you\u2019re experiencing the onset of a sinus headache, try this stretch to open your sinus and drain away and mucus that\u2019s causing the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using your left index finger, pull on the lower right side of your nose. For this part of the stretch, its vital that you pull on the soft, flexible cartilage <\/a>below the bridge of your nose. Take your right thumb and press it into the cheek below the orbital bone, pushing away toward your ear. Hold this position for a few seconds, then release and do the same with the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should notice the effects of this stretch immediately, and your sinus will start to drain away any excess mucus blocking things up. You\u2019ll see a slight tension in the underside of your orbital bone, and the symptoms of your sinus headache will begin to fade away. It\u2019s safe to repeat this treatment as often as you like.
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4. Neti Pot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A neti pot is an age-old device that assists with the treatment of a blocked sinus. When used correctly, a neti pot removes the pollen and bacteria causing a blocked sinus \u2013 relieving the pressure that\u2019s responsible for creating your sinus headache<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A neti pot looks like a small bowl with a spout coming out of the top of the device. Follow these directions to ensure you use it effectively.
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Step 1 \u2013 wash your hand thoroughly to remove any bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2 \u2013 Fill the neti pot with distilled water (don\u2019t use tap water.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3 \u2013 Lean over a sink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4 \u2013 Title your head to the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5 \u2013 Insert the spout of the neti pot into the nostril on the high side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6 \u2013 Breathe through your mouth and pour the water into your nostril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The water will run from the one nostril into the other and out of the nose, removing all of the bacteria and pollen stuffing up your sinus.
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5. Drink More Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you feel any ailment coming on, stop and ask yourself this question, \u201cam I drinking enough water?\u201d Being dehydrated is responsible for a slew of adverse health conditions \u2013 including a sinus headache. Dehydration <\/a>affects all of our biological processes, from thinki8ng to movement, and everything in-between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re dealing with a sinus headache, there a good chance it\u2019s happening because your body is feeling dehydrated. Drink some water, and you might notice your symptoms start to subside. It\u2019s important to note that not all water is equal. Drinking tap water probably isn\u2019t the best thing for your health, as there are very few areas in the United States with potable drinking water available out of the tap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase yourself a reverse osmosis filter system for your water. This RO machine will remove 99.9-percent of all the harmful particles and toxins from your water while introducing beneficial minerals, such as calcium.
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6. Warm Compress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the simplest ways to relieve the symptoms of a sinus headache is with the use of a warm compress. The heat from the compress enhances circulation <\/a>in the brain, providing relief to any form of inflammation currently affecting your sinus and temple regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find an absorbent dish towel or hand towel and boil the kettle. Soak the cloth in the water and wring it until all excess water drains from the material. Fold it lengthways twice, and lie down on the couch. Put your feet up above your heat to relieve the pressure on your circulatory system, then place the warm compress across your face and forehead, covering as much surface as possible while still marinating your breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe deeply and relax; you should start to notice some relief from your sinus headache symptoms in a few minutes. Repeat this treatment as often as you like until your headache fades away into a distant memory.
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7. Try These Essential Oils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Essential oils<\/a> have miraculous healing properties, depending on the type of oil and the condition you\u2019re treating. Most essential oils are the extracts of the bark, stems, and flowers of beneficial plants with traditional medicinal properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some excellent choices for relieving the symptoms of a sinus headache include lavender and tea tree oil. Boil the kettle and pour the boiling water into a Pyrex dish. Add two drops of tea tree oil, and three drops of lavender extract oil to the water, then cover your head with a towel and position your face above the bowl. Breathe in the medicated steam and exhale slowly. Try to control your breathing, and take breaks from the treatment every few minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can add a few drops of the oils to your diffuser and set it up in your bedroom. Other essential oils like peppermint and eucalyptus also have beneficial properties that help relieve the symptoms of a sinus headache as well.
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8. Rest and Low Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Headaches often occur because of tension and stress. If you\u2019re stuck in bed suffering from a flu infection or bout of sinusitis, it may be because your immune system<\/a> is weak and exposed to contracting a disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rest helps to restore immune function and replenish the body\u2019s energy reserves. Take a break to recover from the pressures of life \u2013 and your sinus. Relax in a room with low lighting; this will help reduce the sensory pressure on your eyes and brain, helping it deal with the inflammation responsible for your headache symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can manage to fall asleep, you\u2019ll probably wake up with no more headache symptoms. However, if the symptoms are too intense to fall asleep with, then try meditating to quieten the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sinus headaches are a challenge to deal with, but following these eight tips will provide you with some relief from your symptoms, give them a try and let us know what worked for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Remove Dietary Risk Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many different dietary risk factors that can increase the production of phlegm <\/a>and the likelihood of sinus issues. These usually include diary (and imitation-dairy) products, although can sometimes be expanded to include any products which you can have an allergy or sensitivity to \u2013 especially if these factors go together wit other symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might take some trial and error for you to figure out just what these appropriate risk factors are for your own health. Cut out the things that you suspect one at a time, until you find the one that makes the difference. Remember to take a very careful look at the list of ingredients for products you consume more or less within a day or so of your headache happening: Many listed ingredients aren\u2019t always obvious ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, removing these risk factors from your diet can help decrease your likelihood of experiencing another sinus-related headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Could Pest Repellent Help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allergies and sinus issues are commonly caused by the presence of unseen pests in the home. These can range from bed bugs through to dust mites<\/a>, most of which aren\u2019t known to carry diseases or bacteria, but can trigger serious allergies. Signs of infestations like these aren\u2019t always obvious, and they can be hiding in unexpected places (like under furniture) for years without you knowing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience flare-ups of conditions like asthma \u2013 or you spot any signs of an infestation in your home such as bugs or their droppings \u2013 natural forms of pest repellent can help you to deal with the problem, and might also help you to reduce the likelihood of dealing with another sinus headache anytime soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of natural pest repellents out there, including a simple spray made by combining coffee \u2013 usually strong- with water, and the strategic use of strong herbs like mint or basil, which most bugs and pests can\u2019t stand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Apply Some Ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sinus headaches can be associated with a lot of discomforts <\/a>\u2013 and sometimes it might even make you feel like everything from your head through to your shoulders are on fire. If this describes your average sinus headache well, it might benefit from the addition of ice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headaches can affect blood flow (where they aren\u2019t directly caused by it), and the direct application of ice can help to have a soothing effect. Combined with some of the other methods on this list, it can help to cool down your sinus headache until it\u2019s a thing of the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best idea is to use a cold compress, something wrapped in ice or a specific ice-pack designed for sports therapy use. Don\u2019t resort to a completely cold bath: Where you have a fever, this might make your headache worse, and might be even more dangerous if you suffer from any existing heart problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Try Hot Peppers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t underestimate the number of good things that peppers <\/a>and chilies can do for your health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re a great addition to foods and a leading ingredient for some great sauces, many manufactured locally in the United States where it\u2019s considered a fine art form to create a good one. But they\u2019re also a lot more than this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot peppers are one of the best naturally immune-boosting compounds there are, and contrary to popular belief, research shows that regular consumption of hot peppers can reduce your instances of developing a stomach ulcer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chili peppers are great for heart and circulation health, and an all-round beneficial ingredient to always have around. The impressive \u201cburn\u201d that most people can associate with chili peppers can also help to open up the sinuses, sometimes drastically enough to bring an end to the headache right there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add them directly to your food just a few times per week, or try some related chili products like sauces instead. These days, you can even find special varieties of (usually dark) chocolate bars that have pieces of chili in them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Drinking Something Warm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chili peppers aren\u2019t the only ingredient that can help you to rid yourself of a severe sinus headache. Drinking something warm can also help to relieve the pressure associated with a sinus headache and often get any blockages to move out of the sinus cavities naturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggestions for things to drink include tea with lemon and honey <\/a>(although usually without milk due to the sensitivity that dairy can cause to the sinuses when you already have a headache), hot chicken soup (especially for the added antibiotic benefits) or any range of herbal teas available out there \u2013 usually ones that contain citrus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If you put together your own herbal tea blends, be wary of black tea when you have a headache (for the caffeine content). Avoid ingredients like mint or licorice if you have a headache combined with any heart or circulation issues as these can only make the headache worse and\/or cause further associated health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Home Allergen Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allergens <\/a>are pretty hard to avoid, and if you go outside during the right season, you\u2019ll be exposed to any number of allergen-causing substances present in the air no matter where you go. As long as you\u2019re somewhere the allergens can reach you wind to travel, you\u2019re likely to develop symptoms of an allergic reaction to them, which can\u00a0 include a recurring sinus headache, particularly one that appears to be seasonal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do what you can in order to control any allergens in your home. From there, look right outside the home towards the garden for any close-by seasonal allergens that might set off your condition. Once these are removed from your immediate environment, it might not be enough to fix the problem entirely, but it could be enough to stop the problem from happening so close to home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that effective home allergen control also involves anything brought in from the outside, such as clothes you were wearing when you walked through the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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