Bathing Relief for your Sinus Congestion

One thing that I hear a lot about, during winter and the change of seasons? Sinus congestion.
Congestion in general with a heavy focus on clogged sinuses and headaches and discomfort.
Do you have this challenge or know someone who does?

My first thought? Limit all dairy and red meat for a while, if you eat them. Dairy gets a star here, for the main cause of mucus build-up in the body. We can eat more dairy than we think.. if we don't pay attention. Choose to eat warming, nourishing (but rather light meals) soups, made without dairy and with additional circulatory stimulating herbs = better results!

I have written about sinus congestion and some ideas for relief here and here and here's a helpful tea blend recipe! This healing bath can also offer gentle relief!

 Sinus Congestion "Relief"  Bath

1 cup of Epsom salt
½ cup of baking soda
¼ cup liquid Castile soap (like Dr Bronners unscented)
5-10 drops of pure Peppermint essential oil
3-8 drops of pure Eucalyptus essential oil

Add the essential oils to the liquid soap in a cup and stir well.
Combine all the ingredients in a glass canning (or similar) jar with a tight lid. Mix well.
Allow a few days (if possible) for the essential oils to permeate the mixture.
It's ready to use. I normally use about ½-1 cup of these aromatic 'salts'  per bath.
This recipe is easy to double or triple.
Personally, I use this bathing ritual as an adjunct to the remedies here so I normally make this batch when needed.

Make more if needed. Sinus Congestion is NOT fun!

Sometimes a hot compress works well too. Use eucalyptus essential oil here. I prefer to use eucalyptus essential oil on its own as peppermint can irritate the skin around the eyes. Just soak a wash cloth in a bowl that you have filled with hot water and 3-4 drops oe eucalytus essential oil. Soak the cloth and then wring out excess water, and place cloth on sinus area. If you are really organized, it's easy enough to do while relaxing in the bath.
Use the compress a few times during the day to ease pain and encourage drainage of mucous.

Drink herbal teas like Peppermint, for example, or Spearmint or Wild Mint.. All are a wonderful choice and can be very helpful.

Here's wishing you
ONLY the very best and clear easy breathing with good sleeps!

AS a part of my winter medicine chest, I use it a lot in fall and winter. Have you seen my eBook? “Cold Flu Season  – Are YOU Ready? ” Take a look here

 

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