Preventing Allergy or Sinus Headaches is as Easy as 1-2-3

During fall allergy season, pollens, spores, molds, must and dust can wreak havoc on our sinuses causing sinusitis, colds and those painful sinus headaches.

Paranasal sinuses are four groups of hollow cavities around the nose located above the eyes, between the eyes, beneath the eyes and on each side of the nostrils on the cheeks. Fall allergens can inflame the sensitive tissue around the sinuses, which in turn causes irritation, pressure and pain, often resulting in those excruciating sinus or allergy headaches.

Here are three easy steps you can take to keep yourself and your sinuses healthy so you can prevent those awful sinus headaches:

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1. Boost Your Body’s Natural Defense – Clear Sinus & Ear is an herbal and homeopathic formula that not only provides safe and effective relief from allergies, hay fever, colds and flu, but it can be taken preventatively for up to three months to bolster your body’s natural immunity to allergens, and therefor allergy triggered sinus headaches. Unlike prescription or over-the-counter medications, Clear Sinus & Ear isn’t habit forming and won’t cause side effects.

2. Create a Safe Zone – Minimize the allergens in your home by replacing your AC and vacuum cleaner filters with high quality HEPA filters. Keep your windows closed, especially when it’s windy. And finally, repair water leaks in your home and address any mold or mildew problems the leaks may have caused.

3. Mind Your Sinuses  - It’s important to keep your sinuses hydrated and flushed in order to prevent inflammation, irritation and pain. So, it’s important to drink plenty of water and use a Neti pot or nasal irrigation system daily to flush your sinuses. You can also invest in a high quality humidifier to use at night in your bedroom to keep your nasal passages and throat moist and hydrated.

Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM

Fast Natural Relief for a Sinus Headache

Sinus headaches can be unbearable, especially during allergy season. Sinus or allergy headaches are characterized by pain between the eyes, behind the nose or in the cheek area caused by inflamed, congested sinuses.

Sinus Headache

If you have a sinus headache but don’t want to take prescription or over-the-counter allergy or headache medicines, here are 5 things you can do for fast, effective and safe relief:

 

1. Take Clear Sinus & Ear AND Clear Headache - These formulas combine herbs and homeopathic ingredients to provide safe, fast effective relief from sinus pain and pressure and headaches. Unlike most conventional medications, they don’t cause side effects and don’t mask pain, rather they support and promote the body’s natural immune response. Clear Sinus & Ear and Clear Headache can be taken together, and Clear Sinus & Ear can be taken preventatively for up to three months at a time to prevent allergy symptoms.

2. Drink Up – Drink two big glasses of water. Whether you’re dehydrated or not, water will naturally hydrate and flush your sinuses, and is great for headache relief.

3. Give Your Sinuses a Steam Bath – Take a long, hot shower, letting the water fall on your face. The heat and steam will open up your sinuses. You can also give yourself a steam facial with a bowl of hot water with a few drops of an essential oil such as eucalyptus, peppermint or lavender. Put a towel over your head and breath in the steam.

4. Learn Acupressure – Acupressure, or applying gentle pressure to specific points on your body can provide fast relief from the pressure and pain caused by headaches, whether they’re caused by allergies or not. Learn how to perform acupressure on yourself for safe and effective headache relief.

5. Sleep it Off – Sleep is one of the best all-around cures of all time whether you have a headache or caught a bug. Taking a nap or going to bed extra early will be especially effective after taking Clear Sinus & Ear and Clear Headache, drinking water, giving your sinuses a steam bath, and doing a bit of acupressure. Just make sure your head and upper body are slightly elevated with pillows to prevent congestion from setting in while you sleep.

Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM

Natural Cold & Flu Relief Without the Side Effects

That time of year is coming where most of us can expect to catch the common cold or even one of this year’s flu bugs. If you’re sensitive to, or don’t want to take, prescription or over-the-counter medications, here are five natural ways to find fast relief and recover quicker from the cold and flu:

1. Clear Cold & Flu contains a unique blend of herbs and homeopathic ingredients formulated to offer fast and safe relief from cold and flu symptoms including congestion, sinus pain and pressure, headache, chills and sore throat. Unlike many prescription and over-the-counter medications, it is non-habit forming and won’t cause side effects such as drowsiness, increased heart rate or drying of the sinuses. Instead of masking symptoms, Clear Cold & Flu stimulates the body’s natural immune response and promotes internal balance.

2. Salt water (otherwise known as saline solution) is a simple, safe and effective solution that provides relief from throat pain and congestion, and it keeps sinuses clean and hydrated. When you have a cold or flu, gargle with warm salt water four times per day and do a nasal rinse with a neti pot or nasal rinse system twice per day.

3. Sleep is probably the most important thing you can do when you have a cold or flu. When your body is under attack, it takes a lot of energy to fight off a bug, and your body can do this most effectively when you are sleeping, or at the very least relaxing. It’s best to keep the top half of your body elevated using extra pillows to minimize congestion and coughing that can be exacerbated by lying flat on your back.

4. Drink more fluids when you have a cold or the flu. I know you’ve heard this a million times, but it’s essential in flushing out congestion and toxins. Hot decaffeinated green tea or chamomile tea with honey and lemon, hot apple cider with cinnamon, homemade chicken noodle soup and fresh squeezed orange juice are all great options, along with plenty of water.

5. Decongest with steam and/or essential oils such as eucalyptus, mint or lavender. Take a hot, steamy shower and/or create a mini facial by holding your face over a bowl with very hot water and a few drops of one of the essential oils mentioned above with a large towel over your head. This is especially effective and enjoyable before going to sleep.

To get more information on how to boost your immune system during the cold and flu season, click here.

Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM

Fast, Natural Remedies for Cold and Allergy Headaches

When it comes to sinus, allergy or cold headaches, fall can be the worst time of year for many of us because that is when cold and flu bugs, molds and pollens are in full force.

Our sinuses are usually empty except for a thin mucous lining. However, colds, flu, molds and allergens can assault our sinuses, causing them to swell and become congested, resulting in painful headaches. If you’re suffering from headaches this fall and don’t want to take prescription or over-the-counter medications, try these natural remedies:

Natural Remedies

* Try the Clear Approach - Clear Headache is a unique blend of herbs and homeopathic ingredients specifically formulated to relieve common, everyday headache pain without side effects or dependency. Clear Sinus & Ear is a gentle, safe and effective formula of herbs and active homeopathic ingredients that provides relief from symptoms caused by allergies, hay fever, sinus congestion and colds. Try one or both of these solutions that work to stimulate the body’s natural immune response for fast, safe and effective headache relief without side effects.

* R&R  - It’s not always easy or convenient to take time out for rest and relaxation, but stress can trigger a sinus or cold headache or make it worse. So if you can’t seem to shake your headache this fall, try taking it easy by getting more sleep, and reduce the amount of stressors in your life.

* Keep Your Sinuses Healthy – You’re less likely to get cold or allergy headaches if you can keep your sinuses clean and clear. Flush your sinuses once or twice a day with saline solution using a neti pot or nasal irrigation system, drink plenty of water for natural flushing, and enjoy a facial steam bath with a bowl of hot water and a few drops of natural decongestant essential oil like eucalyptus or peppermint.

* Avoid Headache Triggers – dairy products, foods with MSG or processed sugar, and alcohol can trigger or exacerbate allergy or sinus headaches. Avoid them during those times your susceptible to headaches.

Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM

 

Natural Fall Allergy Relief with Herbal Remedies

Fall allergy season is upon us, and if the ragweed and pollen or mold and must are getting to you, it’s time to take action. I recommend taking a natural approach because you won’t have negative side effects to contend with, and it will strengthen your body’s natural immune response, which will benefit your overall health.

While prescription or over-the-counter allergy medications can provide a quick fix, they are notorious for drying out your sinuses, which can weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections. Allergy meds can also make you sleepy, anxious and fuzzy minded.

So instead of trading one set of problems for another, try these safe, effective herbal remedies to relieve fall allergies: 

 

Herbal Remedies

1. Take Clear Sinus & Ear: It’s a gentle, safe and effective formula that combines herbs and active homeopathic ingredients to provide relief from allergies symptoms such as hay fever, sinus congestion and colds. It doesn’t cause side effects such as drowsiness, drying of the sinuses or an increased heart rate.  It can be taken to relieve symptoms, but also on a preventative basis for up to three months. Unlike prescription and over-the-counter medications that often weaken the immune system, Clear Sinus & Ear as an herbal remedy works to strengthen the body’s natural immune response to allergens.

2. Become Sinus Savvy: Keep your sinuses clear and lubricated by using a nasal irrigation system such as a neti pot and/or saline nasal spray on a daily basis. Also drink extra water every day to provide natural lubrication and flushing for your sinuses.

3. Improve Air Quality in Your Home: Use a high quality HEPA filter in your air conditioner/heater and vacuum cleaner; Fix any water leakages in your home and keep your windows closed on windy days.

4. Boost your immune system during fall allergy season by supplementing your diet with a homeopathic and herbal remedies like Clear Immune Support, and extra vitamin C, D and E.

5. Embrace Aromatherapy: Add 5-7 drops of one of the following essential oils into a large bowl or basin of hot water and put a towel over your head around the bowl so you can inhale the therapeutic steam: eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree oil or lavender. This is an effective, relaxing and enjoyable herbal remedy to clear your sinuses before going to bed.

Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM

 

Fast, Effective Ear Infection Relief Without Antibiotics

For better or worse, antibiotics are not as effective in clearing infection as they used to be. In fact, they often weaken the immune system, making one more susceptible to future infections. If you or your child suffers from painful earaches and ear infections, and you’d like a safe and effective alternative to antibiotics, try Clear Sinus & Ear.

Ear Infections

Clear Sinus &Ear is a gentle, safe and effective formula that combines herbs and active homeopathic ingredients to provide fast relief from earaches and ear infections.  It eases ear tenderness, discomfort, inflammation and itching, as well as reducing moisture related problems in the ear that contribute to ear infections. Unlike antibiotics that often weaken the immune system, Clear Sinus & Ear works to strengthen the body’s natural immune response, reducing the duration, recurrence and severity of ear infections. This is a safe and effective formula for kids in a half dosage.

When you’re suffering with an earache or ear infection you can also find natural relief from: store bought or homemade ear drops; hot compresses on the ear; drinking plenty of water; taking vitamin C throughout the day; and getting plenty of rest. And if you suffer from frequent ear infections, consider strengthening your immune system by improving your diet and supplementing with a homeopathic and herbal formula like Clear Immune Support, and extra vitamins C, D and E.

 Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM

Natural Remedies for Pain without Addictive Medicine

If you’ve found your way to this blog post, you’re probably looking for an alternative -- or at least a complementary approach -- to prescription or over-the-counter pain relief. Whether your pain is a result of injury, repetitive stress, surgery or illness, I hope you’ll find effective and lasting pain relief through natural methods that won’t cause side effects, aren’t habit forming, and eliminate your pain rather than masking it. 

Natural Remedies for Pain

One solution to pain relief is finding a natural formula that works for you. Our pain reliever, Clear Recovery contains a unique herbal and homeopathic blend specifically formulated to regenerate soft tissue & bone, eliminate blood stagnation, reduce swelling, relieve pain and reduce bleeding from traumatic injury or post-surgical procedures. It stimulates the body’s innate healing abilities to provide safe, natural and effective pain relief. Clear Recovery is non-habit forming, won’t cause side effects such as drowsiness, and it can be taken preventatively.

An additional approach that has proved successful for so many is acupuncture. Acupuncture is a form of treatment that has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) where fine needles are inserted into the skin at specific points where energy gets blocked in order to adjust the body’s energy flow and provide relief from a wide variety of ailments, including acute and chronic pain. Compared to other forms of pain relief, a series of acupuncture treatments is affordable, has virtually no negative side effects, and can improve your overall health and wellbeing. Make sure that the acupuncturist you choose is licensed, in good standing and comes highly recommended.

Also, pain is often intensified and prolonged by stress – and it causes stress. Biofeedback and cognitive behavioral therapy are natural approaches to pain relief that teach you to employ stress reduction skills that can effectively reduce the frequency, duration and intensity of your pain. Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises can also provide effective pain relief along with a multitude of other benefits to your health and happiness.

While natural, holistic approaches to pain relief might not provide instantaneous relief, they often deliver much safer, more effective and longer lasting pain relief than prescription or over-the-counter pain medications. Plus you’ll enjoy additional benefits ranging from improved sleep to increased energy to stress relief.

Best in Health!

About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM