Are you suffering from sinus infection?

My personal way of getting over sinus infections without any antibiotics :
Warm a couple of teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil in a microwave and on a cotton wool apply inside both nostrils. Lie down for about 10-15 min and try to gently breathe through the cotton wool soaked in olive oil. Do this procedure 2-3 times a day. While lying in bed, apply heating pad over the sinuses (make sure it's not really hot, rather comforably warm).
An ancient yoga method of nasal irrigation Jala Neti helps to clear the nasal passages and gives a great deal of relief. you don't even need a special jala neti pot, a small pitcher or a teapot will do. And mangosteen juice 2-3 oz a day for a stronger immune system, it helps to fight any inflammation and reduces pain.

Here are 3 Simple Sinus Soothers (an article from RealAge magazine):
Keep in mind that you’ll definitely want to make that appointment with your doc for chronic sinus problems. The self-care sinus soothers below will only mask them, not unearth their root cause. You should also stick with any prescription medication program you’re currently following until your doctor directs otherwise. But the following sinus soothers may be great add-ons to whatever you’re currently doing.

1 Master Your Environment
While you can’t control the world, hopefully you can control the space you occupy so that it’s kinder to inflamed sinuses. Try:
Making it warm and moist -- so your sinuses stay moist, which can aid drainage (Humidifiers, vaporizers, or a warm shower should do the trick.)
Cleaning it up -- by kicking your allergen-avoidance efforts into high gear, if you have allergies.

2 Put the Kibosh on Pain
A stuffy, runny nose is bad enough. Add pain to the mix and you’ll feel downright wretched. So kick pain to the curb right away. Try:
Applying ice and/or heat packs for relief of pain and pressure due to congestion and inflammation.
Gargling with a bit of salt water -- for relief of a sore throat brought on by postnasal drip
Taking over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers -- for sinus pain.

3 Baby Your Nose.
Whether you’re fighting off allergies, a sinus infection, or a cold, you’ve got lots of options for dealing with symptoms right away, from OTC meds to basic saline nasal sprays. Try:
Going over the counter -- for decongestants, antihistamines, and supplements that may help speed symptom control.
Limiting irritants -- like chlorinated pools, temperature changes, and secondhand smoke, to reduce nasal irritation
Getting wet -- with a saline nasal spray or a neti pot, which can provide quick nasal clearing.
Drinking plenty of water -- so you stay hydrated, which can help ease discomfort and thin your nasal secretions.
Of course, taking care of your body is a good call, too, which can help bolster your immune system. So eat right, exercise, reduce stress, and get plenty of sleep. If you do all of this, you’ve landed yourself in the driver’s seat when it comes to breathing easier.

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

The Experts Speak: Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

This activated form of vitamin D causes "cellular differentiation" — essentially the opposite of cancer. The following evidence indicates that vitamin D might have a protective role against breast cancer:
• Synthetic vitamin D-like molecules have prevented the equivalent of breast cancer in animals.
• Activated vitamin D appears to have antiestrogenic activity. J
• Both sunlight and dietary exposure to vitamin D have correlated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.
- The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions by Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.

Results of one small study suggested that body stores of vitamin D may be associated with survival chances in women with advanced breast cancer. "Thirteen women with normal or high levels of active vitamin D survived the 6-month test period but, sadly, in those with low levels, 5 out of 13 died within 6 months," said Professor Barbara Mawer of the Manchester Royal Infirmary in central England.
- The Natural Pharmacist: Your Complete Guide to Reducing Cancer Risk by Richard Harkness

Two equally effective sources of vitamin D in humans are derived from plant ergosterol, which is converted to ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) by the action of sunlight on the skin. The body uses vitamin D3 for normal immune system function, to control cellular growth, and to absorb calcium from the digestive tract. Vitamin D3 can inhibit the growth of malignant melanoma, breast cancer, leukemia, and mammary tumors in laboratory animals. Vitamin D3 can also inhibit angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels that permit the spread of cancer cells through the body.
- Permanent Remissions by Robert Hass, M.S.


Sun-starved females are at great risk for breast cancer, particularly women living in northern latitudes where wintertime sun exposure produces little vitamin D because of a decline in UV radiation in solar light. Dietary supplements are strongly recommended. Warnings that adults can overdose on vitamin D with daily oral doses exceeding 2,000 units are ill founded. Vitamin D's ability to inhibit breast cancer cell growth is enhanced by resveratrol, a red wine molecule. Resveratrol increases the vitamin D receptor sites on cells which sensitize the cells to vitamin D.
- You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore by Bill Sardi