Go boil some water. Slice some ginger. Open a window for fresh air.
Boil a pot of water. Turn off the heat. Add 3 drops of eucalyptus oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil. Hold your face over the pot (towel method again). Important: Do NOT ingest essential oils. Do NOT put them directly in your nose. Vapor only. decongestants natural
When you are dehydrated, your body conserves water by making mucus thicker. When you chug hot tea (bonus points for ginger and lemon), you signal your body to loosen up. Go boil some water
Capsaicin—the chemical that makes chili peppers hot—irritates the trigeminal nerve. In response, your body says, "Oh no, intruder!" and flushes out everything in your nasal passages. Boil a pot of water
Make a bowl of pho, ramen, or chicken soup. Add a heavy spoonful of sriracha, cayenne pepper, or fresh jalapeños. It won't cure the infection, but for 20 glorious minutes, you will remember what it feels like to have two open airways. 3. The Nasal Rinse (Neti Pot’s Scary Reputation is Wrong) I know. Tilting your head over the sink while pouring water up your nose feels unnatural. It looks like a magic trick performed by a shaman.
Your nose will thank you. And you’ll finally be able to sleep lying down again.
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