Recurring Sinus Infections

One of the most common health problems in America is sinusitis. Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the nasal sinus cavities along with upper respiratory tract infection. Sinus areas typically affected include the area above the eyes, inside the cheekbones, behind the bridge of the nose, and in the upper nose.

Symptoms include headaches, earaches, facial pain, cranial pressure, toothaches, loss of sense of smell, tender feeling around the forehead and cheekbones, and sometimes high fever. Sinusitis may produce facial swelling, stuffy nose and thick mucous discharge. Infection is indicated by yellow or green discharge, as opposed to a cold or allergy symptoms, which only produce clear drainage.

Conventional medicine regards acute sinusitis to be caused by bacterial or viral infections of the nose, throat or upper respiratory tract. Chronic sinusitis may be caused by nasal polyps, smoking, or irritant odors. Allergenic sinusitis results from food or environmental allergies.  While these three different types of sinusitis are recognized, generally medical doctors approach sinusitis as an infection. Standard treatment is a prescription of antibiotics, even though antibiotics will have no effect whatsoever if it is a viral, rather than a bacterial, infection.
As usual, conventional medicine does not pursue the problem to root causes.  There may be better natural treatments.

Some naturally oriented physicians believe that recurring sinus infections are due to colonization of the sinuses and GI tract with Candida albicans (Yeast). Take Total Immune Booster probiotics to strengthen and colonize your friendly bacterial colony which will eliminate the overgrowth of Candida albicans (Yeast).  Some people who have been treated with all natural Total Immune Booster have prevented recurrent episodes of sinus infection because of their improved flora balance and stronger immune system. 

Does conventional medicine fail to ask the right questions?  .

It is becoming clear even in conventional medicine that over usage of antibiotics is a serious problem. Taking antibiotics is actually a way to produce more sinus and other infections. When you take antibiotics, you kill off the beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, and thus destroy part of your immune system. Normally, these "good" bacteria prevent the overgrowth of the common yeast organism, Candida albicans. With the acidophilus gone, the digestive tract is left unguarded, surrendering the body to this pathogenic organism.

So, how does this affect sinusitis? The absence of the good bacteria, along with the presence of candidiasis weakens the immune system, making you more vulnerable to any type of infection such as sinus infections. Candida also produces increased allergic sensitivity, which in turn may cause sinusitis. Another problem results from the transformation of Candida from its relatively benign yeast form into its much more pathogenic fungal form.  In this form Candida penetrates the digestive tract wall, goes into the blood stream, and travels to virtually anywhere in the body. Thus the sinuses can be directly infected by Candida albicans.

Another unfortunate effect of antibiotics relates to the production of stronger, more antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Many antibiotic drugs have become virtually useless due to the bacteria becoming resistant to them. Conventional medicine anticipates with horror ever-increasing bacterial infections, which current antibiotics won't even phase.

Consider that when antibiotics are used, not all the bacteria are destroyed. Some really tough bacteria don't succumb as easily as the weaker bacteria. In taking antibiotics you leave the strongest bacteria to proliferate, while killing off only the weak ones.  This tends to create stronger germs that are more resistant to antibiotics.

Consider these root causes of sinus infections - Food sensitivities, environmental sensitivities, Candidiasis - Overgrowth of Candida albicans yeast, refined sugar intake, and nutrient deficiencies.  Sugar intake and antibiotics are associated with causing Candida.

So is there a better option than taking antibiotics for sinus infections.  It appears so!  Foods such as dairy, wheat, yeast and corn tend to provide fertile territory for Candida yeast overgrowth as well as inflammation in the throat, nasal and sinus areas.  Therefore try to minimize any food sensitivities and avoid sugar intake.  Evaluate your life for environmental issues that may adversely impact your sinuses.  Give all natural Total Immune Booster a try to help balance the flora in your system and neutralize the adverse impact that Candida Yeast overgrowth has on your sinuses.