What Kills a Sinus Infection Naturally (Surgeries Didn’t Help Me)

Take it from someone who had four sinus surgeries and was still sick, that sinus infection misery is real!  I have been on hundreds of courses of antibiotics over two decades and in my case, they only proved damaging in the long run.

Sinus Infections are so common that more than 35 million people suffer at least one sinus infection per year.  Some infections are simple and may be able to be knocked out with natural remedies, such as changing your diet, adding supplements for a sinus infection, and nasal irrigation.  However, sinus infections can also be dangerous if left untreated, so it’s best to always check with your physician first before trying to treat yourself.

Read on and I’ll give you 7 suggestions on what potentially kills a sinus infection naturally.

7 Ways To Kill a Sinus Infection Naturally

1. Remove sugar, wheat, corn, yeast, soy, peanuts, and processed foods from your diet.  These types of foods feed fungus (and notoriously contain fungi.) According to the Mayo Clinic, 96% of all sinus infections are fungal in nature.  So don’t feed it!  I myself try to follow the Kaufmann diet, which is similar to the candida diet.  In my television interview below, I get into greater detail about the “causes” of sinus infections.  Remember, bacteria are opportunistic, so where there is fungus in the sinuses, there is usually bacteria as well.  In addition, antibiotics are fungal metabolites, therefore they can even fuel fungal infections, so make sure you really need them first by discussing with your doctor.
2. Consider Anti-fungals. Since almost all sinus infections are proven to be fungal in nature per the Mayo Clinic, natural anti-fungals like apple cider vinegar, sinus defense, grapefruit seed extract, and citripdrops can be helpful.  IGG Gut Protect is very helpful as the serum derived bovine immunoglobins provide the highest IgG concentration available for GI and immune challenges where allergens are a specific concern.

Television:  Below is my interview on Know the Cause.  We talk about my decades long sinus infection as well as other chronic health issues.

3. Check your environment.  This is a big one! Do you have any leaks or suspect you live in a moldy environment? Fix leaks and add a quality air filter to your home. Microbalance has safe products to rid your clothes, nose, home and even your pet of mold spores.

4.  Nasal irrigation.  A NeilMed irrigation bottle is a must if you have chronic sinus issues.  Sinus irrigation will not only allow you to flush out mucus but you can add anti-fungals such as citridrops mentioned above.  This is what my ear, nose, and throat doctor has suggested I use in my nasal irrigation wash (candida sinus rinse.)

5. Tea Tree Oil – breathing in the steam of two drops of oil in boiling water has been very helpful for me.

6. Chose anti-inflammatory foods.  For more on what to eat with a sinus infection, I have written an article titled best foods for sinus infections.

7. Taking enzymes with meals to help digest the food before the undigested food can become an allergen.

Natural Supplements For A Sinus Infection

Vitamin C can help fight off infections by supporting the immune system.

Probiotics can restore the flora balance in your digestive system.  If you have ever been on an antibiotic, this is crucial.  Antibiotics wipe out the good bacteria in your intestines (where 80% of your immune system lies) so it’s important you replace it.  Also, taking a digestive enzyme with your meals can be helpful. Digestive enzymes improve your body’s ability to breakdown food, as well as promote a healthy gut.

Sinus Defense 2.0 was a game changer for me personally.  It was designed to cut through the confusion by teaching your immune system the information it needs to launch an immediate, efficient response to mold toxins, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

IGG Gut Protect – most of us that are senstive to mold and/or have chronic sinus inflamation are having food sensitivities and we may not even be aware of it.  IGG gut protect provides the highest IgG concentration available for GI and immune challenges where allergens are a significant concern. Pure IgG helps to maintain a healthy intestinal immune system by binding a broad range of microbes and toxins within the gut lumen, helping to maintain microbial balance

MicroChitosan can be helpful for people like myself who have a history of nasal polyps.  In his clinical practice, Dr. Dennis has also discovered that when combined with his Sinus Protocol, the use of oral Chitosan oligosaccharide can help to dissolve fungal polyps in the sinus without further need for surgical interventions in some patients.

Binders and Liver Support  binders play an important role in many detoxification protocols and have a vital role in protecting the gut lining and the liver is the bodies main detoxification organ and take the brunt of the toxin load so it needs to be supported.

More Television:  In this interview I explain what happened after years of taking antibiotics

What Kills Fungus in the Sinuses

As discussed above, it was proven in 1999 by the Mayo Clinic that almost all sinus infections also had a fungal component.  Using the candida sinus rinse I mentioned above and changing a diet to one that is an anti-mold diet (the Kaufmann diet or candid diet) is very important.  Some patients will need the fungus in the sinuses surgically removed.  Some people who have a history of chronic sinus infections have been told they suffer from MARCONS. In this case, a prescription for BEG Nasal spray may be needed.  My physician had prescribed itracanzole, an antifungal spray in the past to kill fungus in my sinuses.

Natural remedies may not work for everyone, especially if the infection is chronic and has had time to build up biofilms.  If your symptoms worsen it’s important to see an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician that understands both bacterial sinus infections as well as allergic fungal sinusitis.

Foods That Kill Mold in the Body

Mold in the body needs to be starved, so now it’s time to talk about which foods help to starve mold out of the body and which foods actually feed mold.

Below is a chart listing foods that may contain higher amounts of mold and/or have a high sugar/carbohydrate (which feeds mold in the body) and which foods starve mold in the body.

I hope this article helps you and brings you hope in your own recovery.   My second edition book Eat Pray Get Well – A Journey From Chronic Illness & Brokenness to Wholeness & Wellness is now on sale through my website and Amazon.  Also, available on Amazon Kindle for 9.99.

Foreword written by Doug Kaufmann of Know the Cause.

Disclaimer: I am not opposed to antibiotics as in many cases they saves lives.  I am also not a doctor.  The information in this post is not to replace your physician’s advice.  This post contains affiliate links.  I only recommend products I use myself.

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