Wellness Tuesday Tips: Sinus Relief

Feeling stuffy in the head? That’s no fun.

I have a quick and simple solution. Let’s explore peppermint and douglas fir essential oils to get you breathing freely and deeply once again. It’s my go-to blend for shrinking sinus tissue and relieving headaches by getting mucus flowing. It will give you an energy boost, too!

First up is my good friend douglas fir. It is the hefty breather of the forest- a favorite conifer for pumping out oxygen. It is a cooling decongestant, purifying with its antimicrobial activity, and is also stimulating to the immune system.

Next, we have peppermint essential oil- tried and true as a remedy for headaches and its beneficial respiratory effects. Expansive and uplifting, it clears the mind and relieves minor pain. Peppermint is an important oil for any first aid kit; I don’t travel without it.

For sinus congestion, apply 2 drops of douglas fir and 2 drops of peppermint oil to the palm of a clean hand and cup your hands around the nose and mouth to make a seal. Take a deep breath in through the nose and a long breath out the mouth, doing this as many times as is comfortable for you. Massage the remaining oil into the back of your neck. Avoid the delicate eye area with this mix as it can be irritating, causing the eyes to water.