How to Get Rid of a Blocked Nose Naturally and Fast

Breathing exercises use focused breathing techniques to help you feel better. One of the most common exercises is this- sit up straight. Then inhale through the nose for 2 seconds. Exhale for 3 seconds. Now, just pinch your nose shut and close your mouth. You should now nod slowly, up and down for as long as you can stay without breathing. When you feel that you need to breathe, start with your nose, at a slow and controlled pace. You can repeat this a few times to feel better. This technique greatly works because holding your breath teaches your sinuses to widen. Yogic breathing is also very handy- the bhramari pranayama is an important maneuver.

Steam Therapy: A Quick Solution For A Blocked Nose

When you inhale steam, your sinuses open up and you get to breathe better than before. You should take a bowl of boiling hot water and breathe in some steam. For added benefits, you can put in some tea tree or eucalyptus essential oils. They are anti-inflammatory in nature and will help reduce excessive inflammation in your nasal passages.  It also helps to loosen the mucus up. But you should remember that steam therapy can help with your stuffy nose and NOT get rid of the cause of infection/irritation itself. You can do this about 3 times in a day.

Acupressure Points To Relieve A Blocked Nose

Acupressure is an ancient technique used to treat a variety of conditions that may be chronic or acute in nature. You will need to apply constant pressure with a blunt object or your fingers- for at least 3 minutes. You can use a mirror to help locate the points. There are plenty of pressure points that can help with a blocked nose

• Between your eyebrows – Yintang – you can either rub or put pressure on the ‘third eye’.
• The Large Intestine (LI20) points are at the base of your nose- where it meets your cheek. Put gentle pressure for a few minutes each, with one finger on a side.
• The small intestine (SI18) is just below your cheekbones and can help relieve a blocked nose. You should place your index fingers at the ends of your eyes on both sides and the thumb can be used to locate below the cheekbone. Press on both these points for relief.
• Gallbladder (GB20) is at the point where your neck meets your head. It can help when you have watery eyes, a headache or flu-like symptoms.
• Liver (Liv3) or Tai Chong are the points on your feet- located between the big toe and the second one. Slide your finger up by at least 2 finger widths, from between the two toes and press down.

Herbal Teas For Reducing Nasal Congestion

Masala chai is a tasty treat and is great for your sinuses since it has cloves, pepper, cinnamon and other spices which are all anti-inflammatory in nature. Ginger can be boiled in water with some honey for a soothing concoction. Chamomile tea can calm you down and is good for the immune system. Licorice tea is good for the lungs too.

Conclusion

We have by now given you plenty of tips that can help keep a blocked nose far away from you. Whatever the method you use- make sure you use it the right way. For steam therapy to be effective, try to replace hot water with a fresh batch every few minutes so you don’t lose steam. Don’t burn yourself either and stay cautious. Drinking lots of tea can also dehydrate you. If you are not sure about acupressure, you can talk to your doctor or get it done by a practitioner.