Capsaicin nasal sprays such as Sinus Buster and Sinol have helped many sinusitis and sinus allergy sufferers.

The active ingredient of Sinus Buster and Sinol is capsaicin. Capsaicin reduces substance P which is a chemical that plays a large part in causing inflammation. The capsaicin can also desensitize the sinus passages to allergens therefore Sinus Buster and Sinol can provide long term benefits for sufferers of sinus allergies. Sinus Buster and Sinol relieves nasal congestion, sinus pressure, sinus headaches, runny nose and sneezing. Sinus Buster and Sinol have no known drug interactions and should be completely safe to use regularly for chronic conditions. Although many people benefit from using these products, similar to all natural and pharmaceutical drugs, they do not help and are not liked by everyone. The manufacturer of Sinus Buster clearly states that upon initial use you may experience a powerful burning sensation, increased nasal discharge and sneezing. Although these sensations are part of the nasal sprays process which in turn provides the symptom relief, for many these sensations are just not worth the end result.

There are other natural nasal sprays that are extremely effective for sinusitis, sinus allergy and headache sufferers. In particular SinuSoothe 100% Natural Nasal Spray is doctor recommended and contains clinically proven ingredients that relieve sinus pain, sinus headaches, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing etc. It contains the essential oils of manuka, tea tree, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger and frankincense and does not cause the powerful burning sensation of capsaicin nasal sprays. Scientific studies have shown that similar to capsaicin, ginger is a Cox 1 and Cox 2 inhibitor and reduces substance P, but unlike capsaicin, it doesn't cause the powerful burning sensation. These ingredients have powerful anti-allergenic, anti-biotic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, pain relieving, decongestant and expectorant properties. It provides long term benefits for sinus sufferers also. Similar to capsaicin nasal sprays it desensitizes the nasal passages to allergens therefore reduces sinus allergy reactions. However, unlike capsaicin nasal sprays, it is extremely effective at killing bacterial and fungal infections which cause sinusitis. SinuSoothe is totally safe to use daily on a long term basis, has no side effects, has no known drug interactions and is non-addictive.

SinuSoothe, Sinus Buster and Sinol are all well worth trying if you suffer from sinusitis or sinus allergies and conventional drugs have not helped you.

It is always advisable to speak with your doctor before using new treatments.

Learn more about SinuSoothe, Sinus Buster and Sinol Please visit Julia at SinuSoothe's website where she is always glad to help. Julia Cooper Davidson has written many articles on the treatment of sinus conditions.

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Did you know that processed sap from rubber trees is our second largest raw material import? Second only to petroleum in import size, we use this product in everything from building supplies to latex gloves. Natural rubber is present in so many of our everyday objects that we don't give its source a second thought. Ironically, because of its myriad presence and usefulness, our population has a growing allergy response to the proteins in the latex.

When we were cut off from Asian resources for rubber latex during WWII, industries would have been crippled if it were not for domestic resourcefulness that included farming a lowly little Southwestern desert shrub called guayule (pronounced "why you lee"). Natural rubber could be processed from its bark at the effective ratio of one ton of latex per one cultivated acre of land. But at the end of the war with Asian markets once again open, the little guayule plant receded into the shadows of the American desert.

Once again, however, guayule appears to be a sleeper crop in wake-up mode. Researchers and entrepreneurs are currently poised to cash in on one of its fascinating properties. Guayule latex is allergy free and the benefits could be far reaching.

Allergies to latex manifest themselves with varying degrees of discomfort and seriousness. The gamut runs anywhere from hay-fever like symptoms, blisters on the skin, breathing difficulties or to anaphylactic shock which can be a life or death situation. It is little wonder that medical patients are routinely queried about latex allergies. For the long-term safety of both patients and staff, growing numbers of medical environments are moving toward becoming latex-free environments.

With the new awareness of HIV in the'80's, the use of latex gloves exploded in medical settings. Subsequently with this increased exposure, allergies to latex proteins had a dramatic rise. Today nitrile gloves or neoprene can provide a healthy alternative. But the prospect of an allergy free latex for medical supplies, as well as for other industrial applications, is a promising idea.

The beauty of guayule is more dimensional than its allergy free aspect. It is a truly "green" crop in that it requires only water for its extraction rather than any harmful solvents. As a desert plant, it demands very little water for its cultivation. It does not compete with food crops. It is a perennial so one plant can be reharvested for many years. It requires no herbicides once established and is naturally resistant to fungus and insects. After its latex is harvested, the remaining material shows promise as a bio-fuel resource for ethanol, bio-oil and synthetic gas. A dandy little plant, all in all.

Jen Long has been in the glove industry for 30 years and is PR Director for an online store specializing in Disposable Gloves and Healthcare Products where she is writing resources to support disposable glove users. Visit her library, Latex Gloves How-To.

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