There is hope for Sinus Problems

I am having sinus problems. Again. Spring is here with its blooming trees and sunny days, but I am unable to enjoy it. I am holed up in my darkened room, my head is stuffy and achey, and I have to miss work. Again. I am tired of swallowing tons of pills that make me woozy, but without them my head hurts and I can’t breathe. In case you can’t tell, I am getting pretty fed up with my pesky recurrent sinus problems.

Methinks it’s time to look into some of the new alternatives I’ve been hearing about lately. Some of my friends also suffering from sinus problems have been swearing by these nasal washes that not only promote speedy recovery, but when used regularly provide great prophylactic defense. Allegedly. I must tell you I am not into fads, so I decide to do a bit of my own on-line research.

I locate several reliable sources and read up on the wonders of today’s nasal washes. I find out some pretty cool stuff. Turns out, washing hands and keeping them away from the nose and mouth is important but not nearly enough, since over 90% of infection-causing bacteria enter our bodies directly through the nose. The good news is these nasal washes appear popular for a reason; they work. Experts agree that to avoid sinus problems and prevent gozillions of these parasites from making themselves at home in our nasal passages, we must line them with a sort of a repelling shield. That’s where the nose wash comes in handy.

But which one is best? Most of them seem to have the same old soothing but ineffective ingredients: purified water, saline, and grapefruit seed extract. Then I come across information that finally has my attention: it’s about Xylitol, the key ingredient in the more effective new nasal washes. I might as well share it with you:

"Xylitol is a harmless substance that has been around for years; it is all-natural and non-habit-forming. Pure Xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. It is a naturally occurring 5-carbon sugar alcohol found in many fruits and vegetables and produced in small amounts by the human body." [1] So far so good.

"Xylitol is bacteria's natural enemy. When certain harmful bacteria enter the body, they attach to the nose and throat membranes and begin to grow, causing infection and sickness. When exposed to Xylitol, these harmful bacteria (specifically Strep pneumo and H Flu), lose their ability to adhere to infected membranes and are unable to grow and multiply. Unlike most antibiotics, which kill the majority of bacteria and leave the resistant "super bacteria" behind, Xylitol merely flushes all bacteria away." [1] I am liking this more and more; like many health-conscious informed consumers, I try to give my immune system a hand and avoid antibiotics.

The World Health Organization and the FDA have declared Xylitol the safest among food additives. How much safer can it get, if It can even be given to babies and small kids several times a day without restriction?! Parents using a Xylitol-based nasal wash on those poor tykes endlessly exposed to viral and infectious bacteria in day care, report a drastic reduction in actual contamination and missed school. Wow, that’s great to know – I am a daycare parent, too!

On top of everything, Xylitol has been clinically proven to:
• Fight and prevent ear infections and sinus problems
• Reduce plaque and cavities by 80% and remineralize tooth enamel
• Maintain low blood sugar levels in diabetics and hypoglacemics
I don’t know about you but I’m about sold on trying this Xylitol-based nasal wash. I’ll be following up on results. In fact, why don’t we try it together and compare notes later.

About the Author:
Helena Lofgren is a Web Content Specialist for Innuity, Inc. in Redmond, WA. If you are in a similar bind and want to find out more about the Xylitol solution to sinus problems and other pertinent health issues, discover Xlear – you’ll be glad you did.