Chiropractic Healthiness

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Snyder) writes:I have sinus problems. . .

  I also had major sinus problems.  My breathing could be heard at all times.  I’ve all but completely relieved them by eliminating dairy.  It has also cured me of my snoring.  Best of luck.

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>There is a wonderful Chinese patent formula, Pe Min Kan Wan, for sinus and >hayfever problems.  You should be able to get it in any store that sells >Chinese food and herb products since it’s a common formula.

It is not, however, a panacea, and it won’t solve everyone’s sinus problems.  Mine, for instance (I’ve tried it, and I wasn’t self-medicating, either).   — David Wright, Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc.  Waltham, MA      but you’re free to disagree, you poor deluded creature

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# #: I have some sinus problems, constant mucus and headaches. I’ve been to an # #: Can anyone recommend a more natural approach? I hate taking mega-drugs # #Two "natural"  alternatives to cold/ allergy medicine I have had success #with are Ma Huang (Ephedra) and Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5). The former is #a stimulant (and as such should not be used if you are hypertensive or #have heart problems) which, like the pseudoephedrine in Sudafed, dries up #the mucus flow without inducing drowsiness. However, it takes anywhere #from one to four hours to kick in, and then may induce extreme #nervousness as well (some people like this). Pantothenic Acid in a dose #of 250mg first thing in the morning usually clears up my hay fever #symptoms within 15 to 20 minutes.     Can you explain how/why this works?  I have not found that B-complex   helps my sinuses much and I have tried some separately.  Niacin makes   my ears red.  About the only things I find help my sinuses are the   prescription decongestants and lots of raw onion and garlic.  But the   panthothenic acid idea interests me.   #–  TRIUMF (TRI-University Meson Facility)    |  Voice:  604-222-1047 loc 327/333  4004 WESBROOK MALL, UBC CAMPUS            |  FAX:    604-222-1074  University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., CANADA   V6T 2A3   Damien says " If you don’t STAND for SOMETHING, you’ll FALL for ANYTHING "  These are my opinions, which should ONLY make you read, think, and question.  They do NOT necessarily reflect the views of my employer or fellow workers.

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One thing possibly worth trying might be extra magnesium in the diet. I had chronic moderate nasal congestion and sinus problems for over 20 years.  A couple of years ago, an ENT specialist had me try Vancenase for several months.  It had no noticeable effect on me at all (literally no more than a placebo) — though the ENT seemed unable to fathom this and kept on giving me more. About four months ago, I started taking dietary magnesium/calcium sup- plements (about 400-500 mg/day of Mg), along with some other vitamins/ minerals.  The nasal congestion improved dramatically within days of my starting this. Apparently there is a recognized link between a magnesium deficiency on the one hand, and vasodilation and mucus production on the other. Obligatory disclaimer:  I am not a doctor or health practitioner of any kind, and I am offering the above solely as a personal anecdote. — Mortice Kern Systems, 35 King St. N., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada  N2J 2W9

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J> The thing that has helped him the most has been eating lots of J> homemade salsa with lots of peppers in it, and going on a fruits and J> veggies diet for a couple J> of days.   J> He still never seems to achieve that 100% relief, but he is slowly J> learning to J> deal with it. These things are usually capable of being resolved. That he benefits from heating spices shows you that the problem is associated with Cold foods. So skip the fruits, eat soups and warm foods only, and never skip meals. No desserts within an hour of meals. Make those adaptations, and 90% of the problem will probably abate. There are specific herbal formulas that would help–you can private e-mail me if you want to discuss or obtain those. But lifestyle modification is free, and is the first step in any case. – "Man existed originally within the creation for the sole purpose of alleviating our creator’s suffering." -GG

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> While I can’t speak from experience, my hubbie is a sinus sufferer (Is that a > term?).  His problem is that he has a high tolerance for EVERYTHING.  He goes on > a herbal kick, consuming large quantities of the best herbal pills we can buy.   > He only gets mild relief.  Then all those herbs mess up his intestines.  Then it > all starts again.   > Someone at a health food store recommended (from her own personal experiences) > dropping some Aloe Vera juice mixed with some Vita-C up the nose. We tried this, > but we had the concentration of the C too high, and hubbie complained of a > burning sensation in the back of his throat.  We lowered the C content, and it > was better.  It does break up the mucous, but with him we would be dropping it > all day.  It worked better when he just snorted larger quantities than the > drops.   > Then he has the problem of the mucous draining into his stomach/intestines which > messes them up too.  So he drinks some of the Aloe Vera Juice to help this > problem, and has had some relief.   > The thing that has helped him the most has been eating lots of homemade salsa > with lots of peppers in it, and going on a fruits and veggies diet for a couple > of days.   > He still never seems to achieve that 100% relief, but he is slowly learning to > deal with it. > Jennifer

There is a wonderful Chinese patent formula, Pe Min Kan Wan, for sinus and hayfever problems.  You should be able to get it in any store that sells Chinese food and herb products since it’s a common formula. Debbie Lang

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: I have some sinus problems, constant mucus and headaches. I’ve been to an : Can anyone recommend a more natural approach? I hate taking mega-drugs Two "natural"  alternatives to cold/ allergy medicine I have had success with are Ma Huang (Ephedra) and Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5). The former is a stimulant (and as such should not be used if you are hypertensive or have heart problems) which, like the pseudoephedrine in Sudafed, dries up the mucus flow without inducing drowsiness. However, it takes anywhere from one to four hours to kick in, and then may induce extreme nervousness as well (some people like this). Pantothenic Acid in a dose of 250mg first thing in the morning usually clears up my hay fever symptoms within 15 to 20 minutes. On extremely bad days I will take another 250 mg an hour later, but I have never needed more than this. It also helps to boost your immune system with a daily dose of 1-4 grams of vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate powder) and 25-30 mg of Zinc. Additionally, for clearing out mucus buildup, try mixing a teaspoon of salt in 5-6 oz. of water and snorting it. Draw it from the palm of your hand first up one nostril, then the other, spitting it out afterward. This can also be done with a small amount of goldenseal powder and water. Good luck; you’re not alone! —

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While I can’t speak from experience, my hubbie is a sinus sufferer (Is that a term?).  His problem is that he has a high tolerance for EVERYTHING.  He goes on a herbal kick, consuming large quantities of the best herbal pills we can buy.   He only gets mild relief.  Then all those herbs mess up his intestines.  Then it all starts again.   Someone at a health food store recommended (from her own personal experiences) dropping some Aloe Vera juice mixed with some Vita-C up the nose. We tried this, but we had the concentration of the C too high, and hubbie complained of a burning sensation in the back of his throat.  We lowered the C content, and it was better.  It does break up the mucous, but with him we would be dropping it all day.  It worked better when he just snorted larger quantities than the drops.   Then he has the problem of the mucous draining into his stomach/intestines which messes them up too.  So he drinks some of the Aloe Vera Juice to help this problem, and has had some relief.   The thing that has helped him the most has been eating lots of homemade salsa with lots of peppers in it, and going on a fruits and veggies diet for a couple of days.   He still never seems to achieve that 100% relief, but he is slowly learning to deal with it. Jennifer

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DS> I have some sinus problems, constant mucus and headaches. I’ve been DS> to an Ear-Nose-Throat specialist, and was treated with antibiotics, DS> decongestant, antahistamine, and a nasal steroid spray (beconase). DS> All these drugs cleared up the problem while I was taking them, but DS> now that I’ve stopped, the symptoms are back. East-Asian Traditional Therapy has a saying: mucus is produced in the stomach and stored in the lung. On this basis, I can affirm that almost all such problems are related directly and exclusively to diet. Do not eat any fruit, fruit juice, or dairy products for two weeks. Note your improvement. (This includes any kind of frozen dessert). – "Man existed originally within the creation for the sole purpose of alleviating our creator’s suffering." -GG

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: I have some sinus problems, constant mucus and headaches. I’ve been to an : Ear-Nose-Throat specialist, and was treated with antibiotics, : decongestant, antahistamine, and a nasal steroid spray (beconase). All : these drugs cleared up the problem while I was taking them, but now that : I’ve stopped, the symptoms are back. : Can anyone recommend a more natural approach? I hate taking mega-drugs : like that. What type of practitioner should I see? How about herbal remedies : It seems that I’m susceptible to this low level infection, so maybe if I : boost my overall immune performance my body will take care of it. As others have posted check allergies and decrease your dairy intake which will decrease the snot factor (as I oh so professionally call it!).  The other thing that I constantly recommend to decrease the snot factor is to drink *lots* of fluids, including hot ones that can steam up your nose, and/or do the old fashioned steam and towel trick (either putting your head over steam and a towel over the whole shebang or dunking a towel or washcloth in hot water and putting it over your nose and face and breathe. This all helps to keep the phlegm and mucus and snot (whatever your favorite word is) moist and running.  If it moves out of your sinuses it tends not to sit there and harbor bacteria.  I’ve found that on bad pollen days if I drink alot of fluids I feel better quickly.  Now if only I could get into the habit of doing it every day. Good luck

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: >I have some sinus problems, constant mucus and headaches. I’ve been to an : >Ear-Nose-Throat specialist, and was treated with antibiotics, : >decongestant, antahistamine, and a nasal steroid spray (beconase). All : >these drugs cleared up the problem while I was taking them, but now that : >I’ve stopped, the symptoms are back. : Dairy products or other food intolerances (allergies)  may be problem. : Prevention and Wellness Clinic : 291 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103  (612) 222 3171 : Chiropractic, Nutrition and Herbology…….Services and Products. I agree with the thrust of Grant’s response.  At the root of many allergies is a poor digestion and sluggish/imcomplete elimination.  I have found in my own case that poor digestion and resulting poor elimination do cause the same sinus drainage and temple area headaches.   When I attend to better eating habits (better food and combining and more fiber to help elimination) those symptoms go away.  As you said, the other remedies just treat the symptom while you are taking them and don’t get at the root cause. Mark Crosby

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I have some sinus problems, constant mucus and headaches. I’ve been to an Ear-Nose-Throat specialist, and was treated with antibiotics, decongestant, antahistamine, and a nasal steroid spray (beconase). All these drugs cleared up the problem while I was taking them, but now that I’ve stopped, the symptoms are back. Can anyone recommend a more natural approach? I hate taking mega-drugs like that. What type of practitioner should I see? How about herbal remedies It seems that I’m susceptible to this low level infection, so maybe if I boost my overall immune performance my body will take care of it. Dan Snyder, San Diego, CA

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>I have some sinus problems, constant mucus and headaches. I’ve been to an >Ear-Nose-Throat specialist, and was treated with antibiotics, >decongestant, antahistamine, and a nasal steroid spray (beconase). All >these drugs cleared up the problem while I was taking them, but now that >I’ve stopped, the symptoms are back.

Dairy products or other food intolerances (allergies)  may be problem. Prevention and Wellness Clinic 291 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103  (612) 222 3171 Chiropractic, Nutrition and Herbology…….Services and Products.

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Snyder) writes:

Dear Dan, I empathize with your situation, since I also experienced the same scenario.  I found that a combination of  1) Chiropractic care, and 2) a Doctor of Naturopathy have just about eliminated my allergies and sinus congestion.  I am a doctor of chiropractic so I’ll give the reasoning behind the effectiveness of chiropractic care for sinus conditions.  I find that with many of my patients with allergies, there exists misalignments (also known as subluxations) present in the upper cervical spine. (Near the base of the skull.)  If you look in any medical textbook, you’ll notice part of the sympathetic nervous system runs along this part of your spine, and controls the blood vessels and glands of the head and neck region.  (For those skeptics in the crowd, I use the reference of The Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations, Copyright 1983,  Volume 1, The nervous System, Part 1, page 70).  I have seen through clinical experience a great reduction of sinus problems through manipulation of the cervical spine. (the neck).  Also, through personal experience, I visited a Naturopath, and have seen great success in further eliminating my allergy symptoms by the use of herbal and homeopathic remedies.   There are alternatives to mainstream medicine if you look for them.   I hope this helps you out. Sincerely, Tim Jameson, D.C.

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