Yay allergy season, not really. Pollen is in the air turning our cars yellow and green and our sinuses on fire. There are few ways I alleviate some of the pressure and congestion during this time of year. I use my oil diffuser, some steams and breathwork during the day to help keep my sinuses clear. Essential oils and fresh herbs can be your friends. A few essential oils and herbs that are helpful to relive sinus and allergy issues are
- Lavender – great antihistamine
- Peppermint-opens clogged sinuses
- Eucalyptus-good for headaches, runny and stuffy noses
- Tea Tree-good for congestion, runny and stuffy noses
- Rosemary-relives swollen sinuses
- Thyme-good antibacterial
Sinus Essential Oil Blend for diffuser
- 2 Drops Eucalyptus
- 2 Drops Rosemary
- 2 Drops Tea Tree
- 1 Drop Peppermint
Steam these herbs or oils and put a towel over your face for 5 mins or add these oils or fresh herbs to a shower or bath
- Thyme
- Mint
- Eucalyptus
- Basil
- Rosemary
Alternate Nostril Breathing is a great way to help clear out the gunk clogged in there. Make sure to have some tissues handy. I like to do this while diffusing the oil blend.