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Improve Your Sinuses Today: What to Eat to Avoid Inflammation

Everyone has allergies from time to time, but imagine your life if you had a stuffy or runny nose, headache, or sinus pressure every day? This is what it’s like for those with chronic sinitus. There is something natural that can not only reduce these symptoms, but make you feel more energized, boost your immune system, and can even improve your skin and hair health: eating foods that fight inflammation.

Oriental medicine (OM) has long held the belief that the foods you eat and the lifestyle you lead can impact your health as much as any medical regimen. Inflammation is the root cause of chronic sinus problems, as well as allergies and hay fever.

A nutritious diet can not only decrease inflammation in your system, but aimagelso boost your immunity to bacteria that can lead to sinus infections.  Also, there are foods that can unclog nasal passages and ease your breathing. Just as we would put the right kind of gas into a car to ensure it runs well, the food you put in your body can be tailored to your needs to help you feel your best.

The common thread between all the foods is that each contains antioxidants and or omega 3s. A part of the world that naturally gravitates to a omega-3 rich diet is Greece. A Mediterranean diet is very high in antioxidants, and studies have shown that people in Greece have very few reported allergies. Think like the Greeks! Eat fresh salads with tomatoes, onions, olives, and plenty of fresh fish.

So, what other foods can reduce and prevent inflammation? Find our here!

 

 

It’s The Friday Wrap-Up!

OM in the news this week!  Check it out!

  1. Massage Therapy Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis and More - from News Medical. Massage therapy can be effective for a variety of prevalent health conditions, including the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee, inflammation after exercise, chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia.
  2. Acupuncture Can Help Reduce Stress of Divorce - from the Huffington Post.  Going through something like a divorce can be stressful to say the least…here are 7 drug-free ways to help cope, including acupuncture.
  3. Sleep Tips Inspired By Chinese Medicine - from MindBodyGreen.com.  May is Better Sleep Month, so check out some of these tips for a better night’s sleep.
  4. East Meets West in the Pet’s Office - from The Foxboro Reporter.  Holistic Treatments are not just for people…see what they can do for your pet!
  5. Massage Relieves Chronic Pain - from American News Report.  Check out the 4 recent studies showing the health benefits of massage therapy.