Natural health: What natural remedies can help keep sinus infections at bay?

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Sinus infection can leave sufferers feeling unwell and can be accompanied by intense pressure and painful headaches. Herbs and broths can reduce symptoms.

I get painful sinus infections about twice a year. Sometimes they can take up to a week to clear up. What can I take to keep them at bay?

I understand your wish to find a solution — dealing with recurring sinus infections like this must be incredibly frustrating. It might well be that you have an underlying sensitivity to a particular food or food group, so if your symptoms worsen or improve in relation to specific foods, it is a good idea to eliminate these until you have entirely recovered.