5 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Sinus Infection

Apple cider vinegar is AWESOME! It’s loaded with healthy nutrients and it can provide many health benefits. Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, contains vitamins B1, B2, and B6, biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin C. ACV is a safe and time-tested remedy, having been used in medicine for over 2000 years. Vinegar has antimicrobial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties that work together to fight the cause of your sinus pain.

You’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of ACV
• 8 oz. of boiled water

Directions:

It’s very simple – just mix all the ingredients together. Drink quickly to clear your sinuses and soothe a sore throat.

Vinegar Steam

Steam helps thin and loosen mucus to clear your airway and makes it easier for you to breathe. The steam also moisturizes and soothes swollen sinus tissue. Combined with the anti-inflammatory properties of ACV, this steam treatment is the perfect non-invasive treatment for instant relief.

You’ll need the following ingredients:

• ½ cup of water
• ½ cup of ACV
• A towel
• A small saucepan

Directions:

Here’s what you need to do: just mix the ingredients in a saucepan and heat until it gets steamy. Pour the water into a large bowl. How to use it: lean your face over the bowl and place towel over your head. This will keep the steam around your head and relieve your symptoms.

Sweet ACV

According to the experts, viruses cause 90 – 98% of acute sinusitis cases. But, you should also know that bacterial and fungal infection may also cause the condition. ACV is very useful against this problem, but when it’s combined with honey – it’s even more effective. Honey boosts the immune system to fight off infection and promote the healing of sore and inflamed nasal and sinus tissue…

You’ll need the following ingredients:

Directions:

Here’s what you need to do – mix all the ingredients and make sure to inhale the steam as your drink.

The Ultimate Decongestant

About the ingredients – lemon fights inflammation and boosts the immune system while capsaicin, the active compound of cayenne pepper, thins mucus to help it drain out. Ginger, on the other hand, kills the bacteria, virus or fungus causing you pain and swelling.

You’ll need the following ingredients:

• ¼ a cup of apple cider vinegar
• ½ a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• ½ a teaspoon of powdered ginger
• 3 tablespoons of raw organic honey (manuka if possible)
• Juice of a ¼ lemon

Directions:

It’s very simple – just combine apple cider vinegar and lemon in a small saucepan over low heat and simmer for a few minutes. Then, you need to remove from heat and add other ingredients. Let it cool for 15 minutes and then you need to store in a glass jar with a lid. How to use it – take 1-2 tablespoons every two hours to heal sinus infection.

Spicy Sinus Tonic

We all know that horseradish “leaves” a powerful sting in your nose after eating it. This slight discomfort actually helps fight sinus pain and infection.

You’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of ACV
• 1 teaspoon of freshly grated horseradish
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey

Directions:

Here’s what you need to do – just combine vinegar and horseradish into a small glass and quickly drink and swallow it. NOTE: do not eat or drink anything for 5 minutes to let the root do its magic. After 5 minutes, follow up with a teaspoon of honey the relieve your mouth and throat. Consume this twice a day.