Published: March 21, 2007 11:19 am            

Decongest and fee your best

March 21, 2007 — Your head feels so congested that you can’t concentrate. There is a constant drip from your nose, a tickle in the back of your throat, a slight throbbing in your ears, and your eyes feel like you are constantly crying. And, to top it off, there are pressure and aching in your head that nothing seems to conquer. You, my friend, may be one of the 30% of people who is suffering from sinusitis. While the over-the-counter medications may unblock your head temporarily, they often leave you drowsy, spacey, or downright miserable in a whole other fashion. But don’t worry… you can trust nature to help you unclog and decongest that sinus cavity without the side effects you’ll find at your local drugstore.

When your head gets too clogged, your sinuses become inflamed, and this inflammation often results in those nasty sinus headaches and pressure. Althea Root helps to increase the production of mucosal fluid so that the inflammation can be soothed. It is particularly helpful when the nasty head cold finds its way down to your chest.

Parsley is just good as a garnish on your dinner plate, but can also help your body to effectively rid itself of toxins and waste. Burdock Root is important to keep the toxicity flowing out of your body. I any sort of infection, whether it be sinus or something else, waste removal is crucial to recovery.

Horehound helps to thin the mucous that becomes built up in infected sinus and respiratory cavities so that it is easier for you to expel. This is why this herb is one of nature’s most potent expectorants. It also stimulates perspiration to help lower fevers, relaxes the muscle spasms that cause coughing, and helps to soothe irritated respiratory tissues and sore throats.

Yerba Santa has many uses also, but in the case of sinus problems it acts as an effective expectorant. It is valued for its use in treating all sorts of upper and lower respiratory ailments, including allergies, coughs, excessive mucus, influenza, sore throat, chronic bronchitis, and colds.

To keep your sinuses, your immune system, and your entire body healthy during this tumultuous time of year, unclog with the Natural Alternative.

        

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