1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Apr 05, 2007, 8:12 pm PDT

I heard that if you ate or drank some honey that was local to your area every day, just prior to allergy season and during the allergy season, that you wouldn't get any allergies. I used to have horrible allergies during spring time. I was always sneezing and getting teary eyes every day. My nose was always dripping like a broken faucet. I have tried this remedy however and it seems to work. Now it's just an occassional teary eye and a couple of sneezes and it's over after a couple of days. I never take any over the counter medicines, never get a vaccine, and never go to a doctor for a solution. I just drink some tea with lemon and honey in it every day. It seems to be the cure for my allergies anyway.

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Apr 07, 2007, 8:29 am PDT

Caffeine is the magic elixir that helps me.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 6:10 pm PDT

Very interesting, especially the part about humming. Think I will try it.

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 6:23 pm PDT

I work for a company that makes a Sinus Rinse, www.neilmed.com. A lot of allergy sufferers really benefit from rinsing with our saline solution. A lot of doctors now know about our product. It's also available OTC at Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and CVS/pharmacy.

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 6:24 pm PDT

I would think that opening up the windows and doors in your bedroom 30 minutes prior to going to bed would actually LET outside irritants in... especially in the spring and summer. Am I wrong in thinking this way? With all of the folks in the neighborhood mowing their grass, weedeating and blowing grass debris around, the last thing I want is that in my bedroom where I can inhale it all night long!

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 6:38 pm PDT

This is really useful!!! Thanks so much!!! I have really bad allergies and when i get home from school i breathe in water up my nose but not so far so i the water in my body. After that, i blow out in the water so the pollen can get out of there. Now you gave us these good tip, i don't have to do that!!! Thanks!

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 6:47 pm PDT

Would a humidifier also work for minimizing sinus problems?

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 7:44 pm PDT

I found the nete or nasal cleansing pot to really be helpful, especially after cleaning house!!, Thanks for reminding me about nettles. Good info. THanks

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 7:45 pm PDT

I have found that putting your forehead on a 15" speaker up against the box while its pounding also loosens up your sinuses.

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 9:24 pm PDT

I boil water and breathe in the steam through my nose which helps and have also used a facial massager such as the neutrogena dermbrasion device(without the foam part)on my face around the eyes and nose area. Intense version of humming, I guess. Great relief for migraines and extreme sinus pain.Also, HEAD ON sinus pain version is very good, too.

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 9:33 pm PDT

I live by neilmed sinus rinse. I had endoscopic sinus surgery in march of 2006 and my dr recommended it after surgery. I still use it to this day and find that if i don't my sinus headaches come on with a vengeance and i continue to get sinus infections. it is an incredible product and i recommend it to everyone with sinus/allergy problems.

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 11:12 pm PDT

I agree with bethbensonsemai. The last thing I want to do is open my bedroom windows 30 mins before bed. In the winter, it's stupid to let out the heat. In the summer, it's more practical, unless it's hotter outside than inside & then you'll be letting out the a/c air. Rinsing your nasal passages with a saline(aka SALT) & water mixture can work as well as be detrimental. Most otc ones are safe; however, using them daily can cause nosebleeds or drier sinuses. Keeping your nose moist is a must. At night, I use a small dab of Vaselline on a Q-tip inside my nose. I don't get nosebleeds & neither does my son. I've been doing this for years too. ricecakecoaster mentions using honey. Diabetics need to avoid this! Honey in the tea, whether in the premade bags or added in is a big fat NO DEAL! I use HEPA filters in my central heat & air as well as in my vacuum bags. Vacuuming up the dust weekly is a must. Wearing a mask while vacuuming helps. You look funny but who cares! I'm going to check out the above mentioned neilmed sinus rinse. I have year round allergies complicated by sinus migraines.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 12:24 am PDT

I find running in the cold helps me from getting sinus problems and I hope the summer weather isn't to bad on me.

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 2:49 am PDT

This is sheer nonsense. Utter drivel. BUT I am sure many people will believe every word. All you finger squeezers out there... good luck

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 2:53 am PDT

This is sheer nonsense. Utter drivel. BUT I am sure many people will believe every word. All you finger squeezers out there... good luck

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