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Here’s how to prevent sinus infections:

16 Wednesday Dec 2020

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Take a brisk 15‑minute walk every day, followed by a hot, steamy 15‑minute shower. According to LiveStrong.com, exercise produces adrenaline, which shrinks swollen sinus membranes… and can drain congested noses as effectively as Sudafed! And regular exposure to hot steam reduces nasal inflammation, promotes drainage, and can help heal a sinus infection in just 72-hours.

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If you or a loved one is all stuffed up…

24 Tuesday Nov 2020

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…apply a mentholated rub the right way. In other words, DON’T swipe some under the nose. That can make airways swell and fill with mucus, which is the exact opposite of what you need and could trigger breathing problems. Instead, use something like Vick’s VapoRub as directed – on the chest or throat. And don’t use a menthol medicated rub on kids under the age of 2. 

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If you want to avoid a cold, or get rid of one:

17 Tuesday Mar 2020

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The herb thyme is your friend. It contains an oil called thymol that kills germs on contact and is an active ingredient in cold medications, like Vicks VapoRub. It can stop an infection short by activating white blood cells and boosting immunity. And if you’re already sick, thyme can reduce congestion, coughs and nasal irritation. So cook with thyme, or make tea. Add 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme to hot water, steep for 10 minutes, strain and sip. And for a stuffy nose, add thyme to boiling water, cover your head with a towel, lean over and inhale the steam.

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Do you have a cold or allergies – and need to blow your nose?

28 Thursday Sep 2017

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Hum before you blow!
That’s because hard blowing can trigger “reflux nasal congestion” – or swelling of the sinuses that can trap infection-causing mucus and keep you sick longer… That’s according to ear, nose and throat doctor, Jordan Josephson.

Instead, hum in a low tone. The vibrations will stimulate the hairs in your nose, helping them whisk away mucus down the back of your throat. Then, gently blow your nose to clear out the debris.

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Try this hack to help your allergies:

22 Thursday Jun 2017

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Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth for 5 seconds. Then press a finger on the spot between your eyebrows for 5 seconds. Now, alternate back and forth a few times. That causes the vomer bone – which runs along your nasal passages – to rock back and forth. And that can relieve congestion in 20 seconds.

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Here’s a trick that’ll accomplish two things:

22 Tuesday Nov 2016

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It’ll unclog stuffy sinuses – and help you relax. Just massage your head for 2 minutes – or get a friend to do it. Concentrate on the spot at the base of your skull, where your hairline ends and your neck begins. According to experts at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Connecticut, that pressure point opens up sinuses, relieving congestion. It also stimulates the release of calming brain chemicals, so you’ll feel more relaxed.

So you finally caught the cold making the rounds at work.

02 Tuesday Feb 2016

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Here’s what to do, according to Dr. Neil Schachter, director of the respiratory department at Mount Sinai Hospital:

• First: Hum a tune. The vibrations will loosen mucus in your airways, so you can cough it up, or blow it out into a tissue.

• Also, try an elderberry supplement. Which can reduce congestion and shorten the length of a cold or the flu.

• And if your symptoms are really bad and hit suddenly, get an anti-viral from your doctor, like Tamiflu. It can relieve symptoms and shorten your illness.

• Finally, if you haven’t gotten sick yet – take a zinc supplement. Research shows it can protect you from a cold. And if you DO get sick, one or two lozenges a day can cut the length of your cold. But don’t overdo it… Because too much zinc can cause a permanent loss-of-smell in some people.

Why is your nose whistling?

28 Thursday May 2015

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It’s caused by air moving through a narrow space in your nose – which means, you’ve probably got some junk up there. Blowing your nose should help, but if it doesn’t, just wait until your congestion clears, or try a saline nasal rinse. However, see a doctor if the whistling starts immediately after an injury. A right hook to the face, or too much nose picking, can cause a perforated septum… Which is a hole in the wall between your nasal passages — and could possibly require surgery.

Is it bad to eat dairy if you have a cold?

09 Thursday Apr 2015

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Yes and no. The body doesn’t produce MORE mucus when we eat dairy. However, milk, dairy products like yogurt, and creamy sauces can make phlegm THICKER, so you may feel more congested. But it won’t lengthen your cold.

Got a stuffy nose?

06 Friday Mar 2015

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Grab the horseradish! The condiment contains a sinus-clearing chemical that’s a lot like the one in over-the-counter decongestants. And you don’t even have to eat it! Experts say that a few sniffs from a jar will do just as good a job of clearing your sinuses.