3 Sinus & Cold Remedies Everyone Should Try!

If you suffer from allergies, you know the pain of congestion all too well. When your sinuses are clogged, the pressure and pain can be overwhelming. Instead of spending money on different store-bought decongestants, there's a natural way you can clear you sinuses with just a few ingredients. This decongestant can clear your most irritating symptoms!

Spicy Cider Decongestant And Expectorant

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger
• 3 tablespoons of all natural organic honey
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. In a pot, mix the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
2. Add the honey, cayenne pepper and ginger. Stir well.
3. Pour the contents into a jar and store it in a cool, dark place.
4. To use this remedy, shake well and drink 1-2 tablespoons each day. You can also warm the solution before drinking.

Watch the video below for a similar recipe: Natural remedies allow our bodies to heal without the risk of dangerous side effects that many over-the-counter medicines contain. Essential oils can be used to relieve pain and pressure from clogged sinuses.

Essential Oil Vapor Rub

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of coconut oil
• 1/4 cup of Shea butter
• 10 drops of lemon essential oil
• 5 drops of tea tree essential oil
• 20 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 25 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:

1. To make a natural vapor rub, whip the Shea butter and coconut oil for about 30 seconds.
2. Add the essential oils and continue whipping until the solution is well-mixed.
3. Transfer the contents into a glass jar with a tight lid.
4. When you feel congested, rub a small amount of the solution onto your back and chest. You can also mix the solution with hot water and inhale the steam.

Watch the video below for a similar recipe: https://youtu.be/0jHXMo7AlAo If your sinuses aren't the problem, it might be a pesky cough that's causing you to feel under the weather. Skip the over-the-counter cough syrup and try a natural remedy instead.

Herbal Cough Syrup

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of filtered water
• 1/4 cup of licorice root
• 1/4 cup of wild cherry bark
• 1/4 cup of mullein leaf
• 1 tablespoon or 1 stick of cinnamon chips
• 1 tablespoon of ginger root
• 1 cup of raw, unfiltered organic honey
• 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the water and herbs. Bring the mix to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from heat and strain the herbs.
3. Combine the herbal liquid with honey and lemon juice.
4. Allow to cool then store int he fridge for up to six weeks.
5. To use, drink 1/2-1 tablespoon every 1/2 hour.

Watch the video below for a similar recipe: