We covered steam inhalation with essential oils for a stuffy nose and blocked sinuses, but there’s an even simpler method for sinus relief. If your sinuses are swollen, painful or irritated, try hot and cold compresses one after the other. This is known as contrast therapy. When you alternate between hot and cold, you stimulate [...]
Got the sniffles, a sore throat, blocked nose, sinusitis? One of the best decongestants is simple steam inhalation. On its own, steam is very effective. In this study, the researchers concluded: “Steam inhalation resulted in alleviation of cold symptoms and increased nasal patency in a significantly higher percentage of patients in the actively treated group [...]
Did you know you can use plain and simple water to relieve pain and help your body heal from injuries and infections? Also known as hydrotherapy, water therapy is often used by naturopaths and can involve pools, baths and fancy equipment. However, there are a number of cheap and easy ways to use hydrotherapy at [...]
If you don’t have a packet of Epsom salt in your house, you need to go and buy one right now. Epsom salt is cheap and one of the most useful things to have around the home. Not only can you use it for toxin free laundry and deodorant, you can even use it as [...]
