Friday, January 4, 2013

Natural Remedies or Medication

I have had the worst sinus infection for the past week, even this morning so much uncomfortable pressure in my head when I bent down to pick something up.  I have been getting so much advice, and trying everything.  I think everything just helps the symptoms, and it all just gets worse then gets better, luckily just now it feels much better, I might get my first good night sleep in a week, YIPPEE!

I thought this was really helpful:

What does your sinus congestion look like? What is it doing? Let's look at the different types of sinus congestion.
Do you have a runny nose?

Is your head stuffed up, making it difficult to breathe through your nose?
  • It may be a cold.
  • It could be a sinus infection (sinusitis).
  • It could possibly be the flu.

If you have drainage, what color is it?
  • Green or yellow: This color indicates an infection. See your doctor but may not necessarily need antibiotics. It could be sinusitis.
  • Clear and thin: It is probably a cold, the flu or allergies.
  • Thick and white or cloudy: It is most likely a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu.
  • Blood-streaked: It is usually caused by ruptured blood vessels in the nose. It can occur as a result of dry nasal membranes or from blowing your nose too aggressively. Look at other symptoms to determine whether or not you should see a doctor.

Do you have pressure in your face and eyes?

Feeling off, really makes me appreciate my health on a regular basis, luckily I have good genes and take care of myself.  I cannot imagine chronic pain and illness, being in discomfort this whole week gave me a glimpse, and I want none of it.  Yes I wipe my kids noses, they go to school, things spread, its inevitable.  However on a regular basis I choose to have my body working right, so then I go on with my life, only in "DIS-EASE" are we consumed with how horrible we feel and all the ways we can help, mend, ease, or cure the ailment.

Natural remedies or medication?  It really depends, I think there is a place for both.

Wishing everyone a HEALTHY New Year,
Happy Weekend,
Shabbat Shalom
Yulia

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