I have high blood pressure; what is a good NATURAL remedy for a nasal decongestant? -

Most OTC decongestants are not recommended for people with hypertension, so my options are limited. Have tried Coricidin HB, but quot;knocks me outquot;! :)

1.Humidity is the key to keeping the cilia working, the mucus flowing, and the sinuses drained.Twice a day, stand in a shower hot enough to fog up the mirror. Or lean over a pan full of steaming water with a towel draped over your head, creating a steam tent. Inhale the vapors as they waft up toward your nostrils. 2.To flush out stale nasal secretions, use a commercial saline product or mixing 1 teaspoon of sea salt with 2 cups of warm water and a pinch of baking soda. Pour it into a shot glass, tilt your head back, close one nostril with your thumb, and sniff the solution with the open nostril. Then blow your nose gently. Repeat on the other side. 3.Drinking extra liquids—both hot and cold—throughout the day, thins out the mucus and keeps it flowing. Sipping hot teas made with herbs such as fenugreek, fennel, anise, or sage may help move mucus even more. 4.Apply a warm washcloth over your eyes and cheekbones and leave it there until you feel the pain subside. It may take only a few minutes.

Purchase a Netti Pot. Do a websearch on quot;netti potsquot; and read about the benefits. In the netti pot you only use salt water to flush out your sinuses. I have really bad allergies due to where I live and the netti pot has saved me! I hated taking allergy medicine and always prefer a natural way to resolve health problems.

Breathe freely again by clearing blocked passageways and easing sinus pressure. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help you find some relief and fight off infection: Woolley

Salt water nose drops, warm showers, vicks vaporub, and hot drinks and soup are all good ways to unstuff a nose. You might also try a mucus thinner, like guifenisen.

My mom makes her own with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 6 oz. warm water. Mix completely and use a dropper or sprayer. She had been diagnosed with high blood pressure, but beat it back down to normal by watching her diet. She used this concoction all the while without incident. The OTC ones had stuff in it that she shouldn t have and bothered her. So, this is highly recommended by her.