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It is that time of year again when winter moves out and springs brings new budding tries and plants which marks the beginning of seasonal allergies or hay fever. Over 24 million American’s were diagnosed with hay fever last year and experts expect these numbers to continue to grow annually. Hay fever is seasonal rhinitis caused by pollen from trees. Rhinitis is an allergic reaction to the pollen causing sneezing, itchy eyes, post-nasal drip, nasal congestion, and sinus infections. Recent research has proved that a large portion of sinus infections are preceded by allergic symptoms such as those caused by hay fever. This is caused by mucus remaining in the sinuses without proper irrigation and swelling of the sinuses caused by the allergies. The sinuses are essentially “blocked” from performing properly leading to sinusitis or a sinus infection. Many people turn to decongestants and antihistamines to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and sinus infections. Antihistamines will effectively relieve sneezing, itching and runny nose, but they have no effect on nasal congestion at least in the short term. Over-the-counter antihistamines cause drowsiness, slow the cleaning function of the cilia in the sinuses, and increase the stickiness of nasal mucus--causing germs and pollens to stay in the nose longer. Decongestants help to unclog stopped up noses but do very little for runny noses and sneezing. They work much faster to unclog the nose, but to achieve this quick action, there are often side-effects such as dry mouth, nervousness, insomnia and swelling of the sinus. The most commonly recommended treatment by Ear, Nose and Throat doctors is nasal irrigation using a Neti Pot or similar device to rinse the sinuses. Nasal sinus rinsing cleanses the sinuses, expels harmful mucus and most importantly clears allergic material such as pollen. A daily regimen of rinsing the sinuses can drastically improve your quality of life during the hay fever season. SinuWash’ s line of all natural nasal sinus rinses are specially formulated to clear harmful allergic toxins and heal sinus ailments.

People are surprised sometimes when they get a sinus infection during the cold winter months. The truth is sinus infections are very common in colder climates. The three most common causes of sinus infections during the winter months are dryness, exposure and indoor allergies. Here are the causes and suggested treatment. When the weather turns cold the furnace kicks on and in some climates it stays on until spring. Furnaces and wood stoves dry out the air in your home and eliminate most all humidity. Sinuses need moisture to properly breath and eliminate harmful mucus. To add to the problem cold outside air further dries our mucus membranes. Going from frigid air to dry warm air over and over again causes dry unhealthy sinuses but also causes swelling from the large swings in temperatures indoors vs. outdoors. Exposure to the long list of viruses and bacteria floating around the air increases everyone’s chances of sinus infections. Even for people unaccustomed to sinus issues a serious sinus infection can start as a common cold. Our bodies are continually fighting off these toxins and even if we are successful in beating the cold or flu our sinuses have been affected with mucus buildup and swelling. I the winter months we spend most of our time indoors. Winter allergies to mold, dust mites and pet dander often go undiagnosed and thought of as mild cold symptoms. These allergies are common causes of sinus infections. To combat the winter sinus blues try a humidifier in your room next to your bed every night, rinse the sinuses with SinuWash regularly to introduce moisture and fight off harmful toxins and cover you face when out in frigid temperatures.

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The truth about sinus products: Part 1 - The Centers for Disease Control reports that over 30 million Americans suffer from sinus ailments annually. With sinus season, allergy season and cold and flu season just around the corner it is important to understand what the products that many people use to treat their sinuses are and what they do. Years ago the word neti pot or sinus irrigation where not as common as they are today. Doctors routinely recommend a regiment of nasal sinus rinsing for the treatment of sinus infections. For many this means that they go out to the nearest drug store and grab some Neil Med packets or stock up on Ocean or generic saline nasal spray. The most used nasal sinus rinses are simple saline solutions. The formula for these saline solutions are salt (sodium chloride) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and nothing else. What is the science behind salt and backing soda? The answer is that there is no real science that these actual ingredients treat sinus infections. They came about to allow a person the ability to introduce water into their sinuses without the sting or burning that would occur if you used just straight water. The salt bring the water closer to the salinity of your body and the baking soda reduces the PH of the water. So what are all these products and why are they popular? They are really just water that has been marketed to the public very effectively! If you look carefully they are really selling you a plastic neti pot or squeeze bottle. If you are still convinced that saline is the right solution for you, then save yourself the money and make it yourself. Do a google search for the formula and use your common kitchen products to make it yourself for pennies. Recent research has shown that in addition to bacteria mold and fungus are a more common cause of sinus infection then once thought. In addition, new antibiotic resistant super-bacteria has been found to be present in many people suffering from sinuses. So what will simple saline solutions do to fight these toxins? Nothing, other than eliminate the mucus created by these bacteria, mold and fungus rather then eliminate or treat the microbes themselves. The sinuses are like a petri dish in a scientists lab. They create the perfect warm, dry yet exposed environment for bacteria, mold and fungi to latch on and replicate. There is no question that moisturizing the sinuses with a simple saline solution will eliminate the dryness which helps in deterring this petri dish like environment. However, with the ever increasing cases of allergies, greater exposure to unclean air and an overuse of antibiotics the simple saline solutions just don't do enough. SinuWash contains all natural active ingredients that fight tough mold, bacteria, fungus and allergies. Sign-up for our "Switch from Saline" challenge and save 35% on our new line of nasal sinus rinses.

Many people run their central air most of the year or live in dry climates. Heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer drys out the sinuses which can lead to inflammation and improper drainage. Without room to breath the sinuses are more prone to sinusitis. Put a warm air humidifier on the floor next to your bed or on your nightstand directed toward your head. This moisturizes the sinuses and allows the sinuses to drain more naturally. For recurring or chronic sinus suffers this should be a year-round treatment. This treatment coupled with daily sinus rinsing using SinuWash Common Sinus will cure most common sinus issues without prescriptions medication. Switch from Saline and save 35%!

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Pau D' Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) is a broad leaf evergreen native to South America, where it has been used for over a century to treat pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate, fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers and cancer. The inner bark of the tree is used for medicinal treatments. Research has identified two active compounds in Pau D' Arco that have been attributed to it's success in its various uses, lapachol and beta-lapachone. Lab test have shown that these two compounds kill bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites and also has anti-inflammatory properties. A multitude of tests have been done over the years to test Pau D' Arco for the treatment of cancer. The National Health Institute carried out such a study. Pau D' Arco is the perfect natural compound to be used for sinus infections. There has been a lot of discussions to whether sinus infections are largely caused by bacteria or mold/fungi. Pau D' Arco has been proven to treat both bacteria and mold/fungi. In addition, it has the added benefit of being a natural anti-inflammatory. Inflammation of the sinus' has been proven to be the precursor to sinus infections. To be effective in the sinus' Pau D' Arco must be processed in a way that will preserve the lapachol and beta-lapachone while allowing it to be soothing to the sinus. Pau D' Arco is one of the antibacterial and anti-fungal active ingredients in SinuWash's line of nasal sinus rinses. Join us in sinus freedom!

The US Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 30 million people in the US suffer from sinus infections annually. Doctors are seeing that an increasing numbers of these people effected are becoming "chronic" sinus infections. Chronic is typically defined as sinus infections that lasts over three months at a time. The study tried to look into the cause of the growing number of chronic sinus infections. The body contains what is considered good bacteria and bad bacteria. Good bacteria can combat bad bacteria and perform other useful functions. Antibiotic's main function is to kill bad bacteria and many times leaves good bacteria untouched. The study showed that when good bacteria is left unchecked or without bad bacteria to fight, it can turn into harmful bacteria. It essentially become supercharged and a cause for sinus infections. What does this mean. It means that recent studies are showing that antibiotics are not necessarily the best and most healthy cure for sinus infections. Short-term they may work just fine, but what is it doing to the long-term health and stability of your sinuses. Nasal sinus rinses with active ingredients to promote sinus health may be the solution.  Join us in sinus freedom! www.sinuwash.com

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Researchers at the University of Buffalo have announced a new diagnostic test that helps doctors diagnose what type of inflammation is present in your sinuses so they can properly treat it. The problem with treating sinus infections is that their are a multitude of health causes, toxins and allergies that can them. Until now doctors haven't had a tool to narrow down that type of treatment is needed case by case.  SinuWash is the only sinus treatment with active ingredients that fight the common toxins that cause sinus infections. Switch from saline now!

All sleep disorders and complaints, such as insomnia, waking up in the night, snoring and tiredness on waking, were more common in those with allergic rhinitis. They reported sleeping fewer hours, taking longer to fall asleep and, not surprisingly, daytime sleepiness too. In all, 35.8 per cent of those with allergic rhinitis reported insomnia, compared to 16 per cent of controls. The worse the allergic rhinitis was, the more severe the insomnia. The researchers suggest that doctors should ask their patients with allergic rhinitis about their sleep. Treatment of the rhinitis may improve quality of life by treating associated insomnia as well." Ref: Robert Cervin, June 2nd, 2013, retrieved from http://www.newsfix.ca/2013/06/02/study-shows-that-allergic-rhinitis-is-linked-to-insomnia/