The person
who suffers from chronic sinus infections/sinusitis would
do well to abide strictly by this easy diet until they see
a dramatic improvement in their condition over a marked period
of time. The diet isn’t necessarily for weight loss,
although it might help – it’s basically for overall
nutrition, sinus and intestinal health.
Chronic sinus infections or even allergic rhinitis
may either be caused by or exacerbated by allergies to any
of the “don’t” products listed below.
Dairy
products, except for eggs, should be avoided on this diet.
Skim, lowfat, nonfat and 2% milk, butter and cheese products
are just as bad for sinus
infections (link to sinus infection page) as whole
milk and regular cheese because they still contain lactose,
which is a dairy sugar, and sugar in all its forms contributes
to candida yeast. In fact, a candida diet would be good
to follow.
Replace with: Calcium-enriched Soy or Rice milk products.
Health food outlets carry these milks, ice creams, cheeses,
pretty much everything imaginable. It’s best to
start out with rice milks and avoid soy when first fighting
a sinus infection, as soy can also thicken mucus. Save
it for times of wellness; then it can become a preventive
health diet measure.
For a delicious lactose-free shake Vaxa’s Systemex
Cardiovascular Health Shake is a good alternative.
Butter replacements (not regular margarine) should be
free of milk products with the possible exception of calcium
caseinate and/or “whey protein”, which are
non-lactose milk derivatives. Make sure the label says
“whey protein” and not just “whey”.
Make
time to eat healthy meals instead of fast food junk. Dark
green vegetables have great antioxidants. Ideally, 6 small
meals, evenly distributed throughout the day until 2 hours
before bedtime, and consisting of different food groups
is a good practice. Contrary to what it may seem eating
this way actually keeps pounds OFF. A diet with smaller,
frequent meals also builds more energy.
Avoid
cakes, biscuits, doughnuts, cupcakes and frosting. Unfortunately,
the sugar and some sugar substitutes, gluten, enriched
wheat flour and yeast in these goodies all contribute
to sinus problems. Chocolate candies are also a no-no.
Replace with: Health food stores and online outlets sell
dairy-free, wheat-free, sugar- free cookies and cakes
made from other types of flour (examples: rice, millet
flour). Yes, they’re out there. BEWARE:
Low fat is NOT sugar free. To replace the taste missing
from less fat, more sugars are often added to diet foods.
Cook
for ANY diet with extra virgin olive oil. It scrapes candida
yeast from the intestinal walls. The more candida you
can get rid of, the better.
Diet
or not, drink plenty of water to flush out waste. At least
eight 8 oz. glasses a day. Purified, Distilled, and Reverse
Osmosis waters are best.
Caution: For any suspected or known illness or dysfunction,
always consult your physician for medical diagnosis and treatment first. Växa products
are Homeopathic Medicinals and therefore have NDC# (National Drug Control Number)
clearly printed on each label.
