3 Poses for Sinus Infection Relief

If you suffer from sinus infections a lot then practice of some yoga poses can help you to develop resistance to sinus infections and in long term prevent sinus attacks. As you might be aware sinuses are cavities which are present in the facial region located around the nose and the eye sockets.

Sinuses are air pockets which keep the head light. However when we suffer from cold or viral attacks in the upper respiratory tract, sinuses are clogged which lead to build up of bacteria in the sinus cavities.

The infection in the sinus cavities cause lot of problems including headaches, nasal congestion and flow of nasal discharge and make the life miserable. Yoga poses can be effective against sinus infections since it build up immunity. Some of the poses which are helpful in sinusitis is mentioned here. They increase the blood flow in the head and sinus region and remove infections.

Here are few poses which you can practice for sinus relief -

1. Adhomukh Swanasana - This is known as downward facing dog pose. The balance is on the hands and feet and the head is below the shoulders. This pose increases blood flow to the head region and useful in variety of ailments. You can read more about Adhomukh Swanasana.


2. Janu Shirshasana - In this pose the head is rested on one of the knee and the hand holds the toes in the sitting position. More information can be found in the article about Janu Shirshansa (Head on thigh pose).

3. Halasana - Halasasana or the plough pose is a pose which is very useful in many many health problems and treats many diseases and conditions including thyroid disorders, insomnia and sinusitis. You can learn more here at halasana (plough pose).

You can also practice bhramari pranayama which clears sinusitis. For more information you can also read the article home remedies for sinus infection for more information on sinus infection remedies.

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Home Remedies For Sinus Infection

Sinus trouble are quite common for many people. Somehow they are quite vulnerable. Sinuses are cavities around the nose in the face. When they are infected by virus or bacteria, it causes severe discomfort included headaches and heaviness in the head. Usually home remedies can be done along with other medicine you may be taking since there home remedies for sinus infections have been proven to be effective for many people who have tried them.

Home Remedies for Sinus Infection.

Jal Neti

Jal Neti also known as nasal irrigation, is one of the most effective treatments for sinus infections. Jal Neti is simply passing salted water through the nose. When done properly, it pulls out the infection from the cavities. When done regularly it will also prevent further infection and also improve your eye sight and improve blood circulation in the face region. For more information on Jal Neti read Get Rid of Common Cold and Sinusitis with Jal Neti.

Steam Vapor Treatment

Another easy and must do for relief from Sinus infection is vapor treatment. Take a bowl of water and heat it well until it starts boiling and vapor start coming out. Take of the bowl from the stove. Take a towel and cover your head and the face near the bowl and ensure that the vapor is inhaled. Do this for about 10 minutes with some gap in between. Repeat if necessary. This will loosen the mucus stuck in the tracts and eventually help drain it out.

Eucalyptus Oil

Take a warm cloth and add few drops of diluted eucalyptus oil and apply directly to the upper cheekbones for external relief. You can also apply this to the forehead. Hold the cloth in place for few minutes to ease sinus pressure. Eucalyptus oil increases the blood flow to the facial region and the sinus cavities which helps in clearing congestion and helps fight the infection.


Yoga
There are many poses which can provide relief in infection of sinus. One of the poses is plough pose. In this pose there is increased flow of blood to the throat and the facial region which helps in curing many diseases of the region. If you want to know more about this pose read Halasana. Another pose which is helps is known as Sarvangasana or the shoulder stand. In both these poses there is abundant supply of blood to the throat and the facial region. Usually inverted poses are beneficial for sinus problems because of the way they increase the blood flow to the facial region and it can quickly open up clogged noses and make you feel better.

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