Sinus pain, colds and sore throats

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses accompanying upper respiratory infection. The sinuses affected are behind the bridge of the nose and in the upper nose. above the eyes and inside each cheekbone. Acute sinusitis is often caused by colds and infections. Symptoms include pain over the forehead and cheekbones. headache, earachc, toothache and facial pain. With colds it is best to allow the mucus to flow without using decongestants, as it is the body's way of ridding itself of the virus. Sore throats are caused by viral and bacterial infections, usually as an extension of the common cold, although they sometimes result from allergies. Plenty of vitamin C and hot liquids are beneficial for any type of sore throat. If you have a throat infection avoid vigorous massage. As colds are highly infectious it is best to work on yourself. Give yourself a face and head massage followed by a hand massage. Use any of the following oils: cardamom, cdarwood, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lavender or tea tree. During your massage, apply pressure for 3-7 seconds to the points shown below.

Point 1: Either side of the nose. Point 2: Under the cheek bones in line with the pupils Point 3: At base of throat. Point 4: Level with the top of Adam's apple on the side of the sterno- cleidomasloid muscle.
	Point 5: Two points under the occipital ridge midway between the spine and mastoid process.
Point 6: Midway between the first and second metacarpals in the web. Point 7: Below the nail on the index finger, thumb side. Point 8: Below the nail on the thumb, farthest side from the fingers. Point 9: Below the nail on the outer side of the fourth finger.