Natural Remedies for Sinus Drainage

Discover natural remedies for sinus drainage relief, including herbal solutions, steam inhalation, and prevention tips for healthier sinuses.

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Is It a Common Cold or a Sneaky Sinus Infection?

Is it a common cold or a hidden sinus infection? Our guide helps you distinguish between the two. Learn to recognize key symptoms and when to seek professional help for your health.

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Conquering Sinus Infections: Symptoms, Remedies, and Prevention

Winter is right around the corner, and with that comes the revolving door of cold and flu. Between a constant runny nose to coughing and congestion, it can be hard to navigate if you’re dealing with your run of the mill seasonal illness or if you are on track for the cold to turn into an infection. One thing for certain is if your congested nose turns into uncomfortable, intense pressure in your face and head, you may be looking at a sinus infection also known as sinusitis.

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The Science Behind Homeopathy and Allergies

Allergies can be troublesome. They require you to look out constantly for allergens that can cause serious reactions. Treatment-wise, synthetic allergy medication can produce inconvenient side effects, such as drowsiness.

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Hay Fever or The Common Cold: What Is the Cause of Your Sniffles?

By Dr. Peter Klapper Ph.D. It’s that time of year again, the season of new growth and beauty that is mixed with sniffles and watery eyes. If you have allergies consistently each year, you know which month tends to be a trigger for your sinuses. However, if you’ve recently moved to a new area, gotten a new pet, etc., you might be struggling to know if you’re experiencing allergies or a cold.WHAT CAUSES ALLERGIES?Well, for starters, it’s important to know that allergies are a reaction to a substance, not a virus. Allergic reactions can vary when your body comes into contact with a substance that it doesn’t agree with and results in the body trying to fight off harmful pathogens. These reactions can result in rashes, hives, nausea, and fatigue, or even severe anaphylactic shock.Most common allergies do include pollen, food, mold, dust, insects, and pet dander.SEASONAL ALLERGIES AND HAY FEVERAs we stated above, people who experience allergies regularly are pretty aware of what season can cause a flare up. In the spring, tree pollen and grass pollen are typically the culprits. They’re also the reason you may be dealing with cold-like signs and symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure - also known as Hay Fever.Hay Fever (allergic rhinitis) is caused by your body’s response to allergens and is the fifth most common disease in the United States. Despite its name, hay is hardly the cause of the allergen, and people rarely experience a fever. It’s also important to pay attention to pollen count because when it’s high, your symptoms will be worse.If you find yourself with a runny nose immediately after being exposed to an allergen, and it is clear mucus, it’s safe to say it’s Hay Fever and not a cold. Also, if your symptoms last weeks rather than days, again it’s most likely Hay Fever.AVOIDING THE ALLERGENIf you have found yourself dealing with the sniffles and sneezing, it’s best to get it taken care of sooner than later to save yourself from the misery.First off, make sure that when the pollen count is high, you’re avoiding too much time outside. While it might seem like a beautiful, warm day and you want nothing more than to open your window, keep it closed. You want to avoid any extra pollen entering your house.Same goes for your body. If you find yourself having to be outside or leaving the house, be sure to shower as soon as you get home to remove any allergens that clung to your hair or clothes. (For more tips on how to combat allergies, check out our article: 5 Natural Ways To Combat Your Allergy Symptoms.)HOW TO TREAT HAY FEVERIf you discover that hay fever is, indeed, the cause of your sniffles, there are treatment options. Doctors offer various antihistamines, nasal and decongestant medications, allergy shots and eye drops. However, if you’re looking for a more natural approach, consider our  maximum strength allergy medication.This treatment naturally relieves common indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms including hay fever, hives, watery eyes, a runny, stuffy nose, rhinitis, sneezing, itchy eyes and throat from pollen, ragweed, grasses, animal dander and mold. Our medication works to stop the inflammatory response that allergies cause while stimulating your body's natural healing response to desensitize your body to allergens over time.

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What is Thuja occidentalis?

By Dr. Peter Klapper Ph.D.Have you ever heard of the ingredient Thuja occidentalis? If you use any of our products and browse the ingredient list, we actually use Thuja occidentalis in several medications. So, what is it?Thuja occidentalis, also known as northern white cedar, is an evergreen coniferous tree that is native to Canada and most of the north-central and northeastern United States. The leaves and leaf oil from this tree are used as a medicine that can help treat infections such as bronchitis, bacterial skin infections, and cold sores. The plants oils are so effective that Thuja is known to loosen phlegm, boost your immune system, can work as a diuretic, treat skin conditions such as warts, and help with muscle and joint pain.At Forces of Nature, we see the benefit that natural ingredients have on the body. It’s why we have worked with homeopathic doctors to create a new standard in natural, organic medicine. But we were not the first to use it.Thuja occidentalis actually date back to the 16th century. The French explorer, Cartier, learned after stepping foot on North American soil with sick sailors, medicine could be created from nature. Native Americans showed him the powerful healing properties from the tree and its oils. The sick sailors recovered from scurvy using the tree’s foliage and has since been the first documented use of indigenous medicine from North America.   How We Approach Natural MedicineWe combine certified organic homeopathic medicines with certified organic concentrated essential oils to treat specific ailments. This one-two combination delivers an incredibly powerful and effective result to safely treat common ailments. Homeopathic medicine works with your body on a systemic level to fight and prevent illness at the root of the cause. Essential oils cleanse and soothe while promoting healthy skin. These two modalities deliver superior effectiveness when combined for fast, therapeutic healing while some medicine just suppress symptoms.Our Thuja is shipped direct from a small organic cooperative high in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. These are pristine growing conditions, far from pollution sources and population sources, with limited production. Per pharmaceutical guidelines, we sent the material to an independent FDA lab which verified our Thuja as pure and authentic via monograph and chromatograph testing.Our Products That Use Thuja OccidentalisSeveral of our products use Thuja occidentalis and are an integral part of the makeup of these medications.Those include:Athletes FootA natural athlete's foot treatment that quickly relieves and cures the itching, burning, and irritation from fungal infestations associated with athlete’s foot and jock itch.Eczema Eczema Control is an advance natural eczema remedy that works on a cellular level to balance your skin’s overactive immune response, ease the itch and irritation. The active ingredients help relieve eczema symptoms naturally, without side effects.GoutOur gout pain medication works quickly to relieve the burning, stabbing, and stinging pain while increasing mobility.H-BalmH-Balm Extra Strength is a powerful solution for outbreaks including Shingles, Cold Sores and Canker Sores.  Use it for emergency care during an outbreak or when you feel one coming on (prodrome).Muscle Pain Our natural muscle pain reliever treats both localized and systemic muscle pain, soothing and healing muscles at the source.Rosacea Our natural rosacea treatment features a blend of certified organic homeopathic medicines and certified organic essential oils that safely relieve itching, rashes, and irritation of rosacea, regulating skin tone while reducing redness on the skin and swollen blood vessels.SinusOur natural and organic sinus medicine is made from potent medicinal plants with the demonstrated ability to safely relieve sinus congestion without adverse side effects. Effective to treat congestion, sinus pain, and sinusitis symptoms.Skin TagOur natural skin tag remover contains naturally occurring phytochemicals and antioxidants. Skin tags will gradually flake away or fall of entirely with this remedy.WartOur natural wart treatment is an advanced extra strength wart remover. It safely removes warts on the fingers, face and body. Results have been seen within one week.

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Getting my Sinuses Under Control Helped Improve my Asthma

Everyone can relate to the feeling of being congested, having a runny nose, and getting headaches or facial pain. These are all symptoms of sinus problems. Recurrent pain from sinus problems is unpleasant and distracting from daily responsibilities and enjoyment. There is nothing worse than trying to work and simultaneously trying to manage a headache or runny nose.

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Do You Have Chronic or Acute Sinus Problems?

The severity and longevity of sinus problems varies for each individual; people can have chronic or acute sinus problems, or they may experience a sinus infection versus sinus problems associated with allergies or cold and flu.

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