Gluten free and sinuses

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Gluten free and sinuses

by DJ Remole
(Greensboro, NC)

I have gone gluten free on a last effort to see if that was the cause of my years of suffering from chronic sinus and allergy problems ... low & behold, it was! I can now breathe through my nose, something I have not been able to to in almost 5+ years! I am sleeping better, have more energy and feel like a normal human again. I do still have some sinus drainage and was wondering how long does it take for my body to "cleanse" itself? I have been 100% gluten free for almost a month. I am wondering if my sinuses are just now finally draining from being so stuffed up an infected for years ... is that possible? Thanks for your time.

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Feb 10, 2011
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Yes it is possible
by: Tania

and you're not the only one :-)

It takes about 3 months to fully clear the sinuses, get the inflammation down and let the linings adapt to not being inflamed. However, if you do come in contact with any triggers, be prepared for a sudden attack of hayfever.

And, probiotics and high doses of vitamin C (250mg every hour until bowel intlorance) and essential fatty acids (6000mg/day) will help this process more effectively.

Feb 10, 2011
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sinus free too
by: Ann

I too have been gluten and dairy free for 10 months and suddenly this summer realised I didn't have sunus problems or asthma. The naturopath thought it was the dairy but I have been adding a little bit of dairy to my food to see if I can handle it and it hasn't caused any sinus problems. Heres good luck to us all

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