Right totally off nail topic lol
I have had a severe headache now for 5 days solid, I get recurring sinus's problems . I have resorted to taking nurfen and doing nasal washouts(not pleasent but it helps).
Just wondered if any one as any helpful tips to help with this?
I have heard that Hopi ear candles can help sinus's suffers?

I had bad sinuses a while back, went to the doctor who took a deep sigh and by the look on his face it was "not another one, stop wasting my time"! Anyway he suggested having steam inhalation baths with something like Vicks in it, but you had to do it every hour, and then have a good blow out (i know TMI- too much information!). Give him his due, it really worked - had crap hair though!

Funnily enough we are thinking about training to do Hopi Ear candles so would be interested to see if others have found this works.

i have the same problems lesley, i am currently 1/2 way through a 26 week waiting list for a scan of my head so that my consultant can treat me correctly. meanwhile i find sudafed tablets helpful,they are a decongestant combined with a painkiller, regular pain killers just dont touch it, sometimes i feel like ive been hit in the face with a criket bat or something. i hope you find that helps, its miserable when it just lingers on for days .

i used to do the nails of a lady that suffered badly with her sinuses, affecting ears, nose / above-eye area!


She found hopi-ear REALLY helped - so, I'd say def worth a go!!
x

Not sure if this works, but i have been told in the past that if you had a headache, to pinch quite firmly on your wrist, where you would hold if you were checking someones pulse. I havent tried this when i have had a headache, so am not sure if it works, but its worth a try. I think you have to hold the pinch for a few minutes.
Let me know if it does work, id be intriged to know!
Michelle x

I would love to know if Hopi ear candles work. I've been blessed(!) with very narrow 'tubes' connecting my ears/nose/throat which lead to a lot of bad ear pain as a child. Don't suffer so much now (just my stupid muscle pains whenever it's remotely cold ), but my ears are always the first thing to get bad when a cold is on the way. How do the Hopi candles work??

I think I will give the Hopi ear candles a go
I have had operations done in the past but still suffer the pain, I have a deviated septum and it just wont stay upright ( a bit like me on a Friday night ) lol

cAN SYMPATHISE WITHYOU LELL SUFFE WITH MY SINUSES ALL YEAR ROUND I TAKE BENADRYL ALLERGY AND SINUS HEADACHE TABLETS AND FIND THEM REALLY EFFCTIVE, IF TAKEN FIRST THING, sorry about caps lock was on.

not head of the Hopi ear candles what are they are where do you get them from would much prefer a natural rememdy, probably doesnt help living in front of a field ull of weeds

Hi Lucia,
Found this on the web
What Conditions Can Ear Candles Help?

Ear candles can help with the treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis, earwax, earache and irritation of the ears including tinnitus. It is also suitable for the treatment of headaches and migraines. It is not suitable for those with perforated eardrums, where grommets are in place or those who may have an allergy to the ingredients. It is a safe and gentle treatment for children.

The Treatment

The treatment is very gentle and relaxing and may take up to an hour, depending on the condition being treated.

The candle is placed over the ear orifice and ignited. It is only allowed to burn to within 4 inches of the end of the candle. As it burns it produces a gentle local heat. The warm air combined with the oil and herbs soften the wax and draw it into the base of the candle. The candle is then removed and the ear and surrounding area is then massaged. The treatment is repeated on the other ear and then a complete facial massage is carried out, paying particular attention to the sinus areas.

Hths

As a therapist who trained in Hopi Ear (Thermo Auricular Therapy) And someone who uses it on herself I can definately say it does help sinus problems, Though I would recommend you see your GP if you have a sinus infection,as it only helps clears the tubes and sinus not actually get rid of infection

Does that mean Lell you have to stick the said candle in your earhole and light it?

Oh my god i can see it now, im not called scatty for nothing, i would set fre to myself, my hair and have hot wax driping everywhere or i would fall asleep with candle still in ear.

How can you see when its 4" away from end, sounds rather complicated to me, let me know how you get on lell and take some pics this could be amusing

Oh I won't be doing a DIY treatment I will leave it to the professionals lol

I have recently tried sum menthol crystals from boots, once I got used to it,it works quite well.
you put a TINY amount into a bowl of boiling water n stick you head over it covered with a towel.
First time I tried it I put waaaaaayyy too much in and found my head somewhere orbiting mars!!!!!!!!!
WELL NO-ONE TOLD ME HOW MUCH TO USE!!!!!
It was called 'friars balsam' when we were kids n it came in a little dropper.


Debz xx


P.S. When your heads over the bowl, keep you eyes shut! coz it fair makes them smart!!

Ok Lesley try this one that should relieve your sinuses in 10mins. Have a hot bath and then after you have dried off, sit down and start on your left foot with your little toe. Hold the base of your toe (fingers either side) and walk your fingers up to the tip of the toes applying firm pressure, when you get to the top give a little scratch to the tip of the toe with your fingernail and repeat on all ten toes. Repeat this if its a really bad headache and it should unblock your sinuses.

Love David

OOoh Ill give that one a go too David (is that a Reflexology tip?)
I also go to college with a Holistic therapist and I know she carries out Hopi ear candles, so I may look into that too.

Lucia... you make me laugh... I have the funniest pic of you in my mind.. sitting bolt upright, candle shooting out your head on either side, dripping wax, pmsl!!!