If you suffer from blocked and irritated sinuses, you will know how debilitating this condition can be. Taking over-the-counter medication may give short term relief but can also leave you feeling drowsy and unable to concentrate on normal tasks. With medication you also run the risk of exacerbating the condition by thickening the mucus and causing the blockage to become worse.
Indeed, the pain and pressure is caused by mucus build-up in the sinus passages. This can start due to allergies and then is an invitation for bugs to breed and cause an infection! Draining the sinuses is a natural way to prevent mucus build-up and pain due to pressure. Try a sinus relief massage to naturally drain blocked and burning sinuses! This practical and natural technique might just be the best tip ever!
\"Facial Massage\"
Sit comfortably and...
Place each middle finger in the centre of your forehead above your eyebrow.
Gradually increase and then release the pressure in a gentle rhythmic motion. Not too hard!
Repeat several times.
Then sweep the fingers sideways towards the temples.
Repeat several times.
Then place your middle fingers on either side of your nose and repeat the technique...Apply and release pressure.
Sweep fingers towards temples.
Now place your index fingers at the top of your nose.
Apply pressure alternately by each finger, moving down the length of the nose.
Repeat several times.
Follow with a sweeping motion down the nose and then across the cheek bones.
Tip: Any vocal activity, such as humming can also help unblock your sinuses and increase air flow!
Sinus Relief Massage
Margo Bastos is passionate about holistic healing and natural stress-free living. Her abiding interest, continuing personal research and every-day philosophy is in alternative mind, body and spiritual modalities.
She has a real estate business in South Africa and her formal qualifications include a MA in Jewish Studies from the University of Cape Town
Together with Alan Mounter, a practising holistic therapist, she has a website dealing with natural remedies for managing the negative effects of stress. Visit at http://www.diy-stress-relief.com