Tea as Home Remedy for a Sinus Infection
void Mucus Producing Foods
Avoid diary and highly processed foods that increase mucus secretions, according to the Health Education Library for People. MSN News reports that diary products are known to increase nasal congestion. Diary products either increase the amount of mucus produced or cause existing mucus to thicken, leading to greater congestion. Replace cow's milk products with soy or rice-based products, such as soy milk or rice-based cheeses, during a sinus infection.
Highly refined foods containing starchy ingredients, white flour and white sugar need to be avoided. This would include fried foods, pies, candies and macaroni products. These foods increase the amount of mucus secretions and prolong a sinus infection.
Highly refined foods containing starchy ingredients, white flour and white sugar need to be avoided. This would include fried foods, pies, candies and macaroni products. These foods increase the amount of mucus secretions and prolong a sinus infection.
Avoid Dehydrating Products
recommends avoiding the consumption of caffeinated or alcoholic beverages during a sinus infection. Caffeine and alcohol both deplete the body of its water saturation, leading to dehydration. A common symptom of dehydration is nasal congestion. Caffeinated beverages include coffee, tea and soda. Replace these types of beverages with increased water intake and hot herbal teas. Increased water intake will help thin and break-up mucus in the sinuses, promoting drainage. Hot herbal teas use warmth to thin mucus, much like melting fat in a frying pan.
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