Therapist Shares How To Immediately Clear Your Sinuses In Two Steps

May 04, 2018

You've probably heard of sinus headaches and infections without knowing exactly what sinuses are. Your sinuses are actually 4 paired air pockets scattered throughout your face. You have them between your eyes and behind your cheeks, nose, and forehead.

Our sinuses make up our upper respiratory system, and their functions are important. They extend from our nose all the way down our throat. Your paranasal sinuses (the air pockets near your nose) moisturize and filter the air you inhale through your nose.

Sinuses also affect your voice! Our sinus cavities let us have voice intonation and resonance. When we get sick, mucus fills up these air pockets, which gives a very literal meaning to the phrase "stuffed up."
 

When germs attack your upper respiratory tract where your sinuses are located, our bodies produce tons of mucus to help fight it off. This is because mucus contains tons of helpful substances that kill viruses and bacteria, trap free particles, retain moisture, and lubricate your throat and nose passages.

Although it has a use, excessive mucus makes us feel really terrible.
 

We've all taken cold medicine and only felt slight relief. Instead of reaching for medicine that circulates throughout your entire body, try using your own hands to target your sinuses! It won't leave you feeling groggy or frustrated.

There are 2 ways you can clear your sinuses that are so easy.
 

Method:

-Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth
-Press your fingers firmly between your eyebrows
-Hold for 20 seconds

After this brief process, you might be able to feel some movement in the back of your throat. This means that your mucus is softening and draining effectively! Feel free to repeat this trick throughout the day to get relief from your illness.
 

Method:

-Use your fingers to press firmly into the notches of your collarbone
-Interlock your fingers into a "V" shape
-Pump the open area between your palms on each side of your neck until you feel drainage

This trick works because it creates suction on the lymph nodes. Stimulating your lymphatic system should give you immediate sinus relief below your brow.
 

Practice both of these natural techniques throughout the day to help your body drain your sinuses. You'll feel so much better without being weighed down by the harsh chemicals in typical cold medicine.

Have you ever heard of using your hands to feel better from a cold? Make sure your friends know how to do these methods, too. You'll be their savior!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!