More Spice
People find that spicy foods, such as peppers or hot mustard, help relieve sinus pain and open their nasal passages. Capsaicin, the active ingredient discovered in chili peppers, has been shown to be helpful in alleviating some types of pain. Capsaicin preparations have shown promising outcomes in the management of rhinitis and some facial pain syndromes. Spicy foods may be beneficial for a sinus headache for people who love eating them.
Various spices available at home, such as cayenne pepper, can provide anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that help with sinus headaches. Taking these kinds of spices can aid in the dissolution of mucus in the sinuses and provide headache relief. Spicy food, in particular, helps relieve sinus headaches by working as a natural decongestant while producing mucus to relieve blockage pressure. The same is true for pungent horseradish.
Aside from horseradish, cayenne pepper, and hot mustard, other spices like ginger, raw onions, and garlic help open the nasal passages and relieve sinus headaches. So, make sure to stack up on these spices at home.
