Besides the obvious antagonists to your respiratory system and your sinuses such as smoke, dust and pollen choices you make in diet and lifestyle can bring on big sinus problems. Here’s a list of tips that I agree with based on Dr. Weil’s recent article – Tip of the Day – Have Sinus Issues?

1. Eliminate milk and all milk products from your diet – try it for at least 2 months to notice a difference.
2. Take astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous), the root of a native Chinese plant that boosts immune system function.
   1. See my article on my recommendation for herbal medicine for allergies – here – it’s better to take a formulation of multiple herbs for their synergistic effect to address multiple symptoms instead of 1 herb by itself. i suggest getting advice from a professional trained herbalist.
3. If you take an antibiotic for sinus infections there after take a probiotic to restore the friendly bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract and that may be wiped out by antibiotics.
4. No smoking.
5. If you suffer from allergies, consider equipping your house – or at least your bedroom – with a good air filter.