The Safest Natural Decongestant in the World

I never recommend Big Pharma’s over-the-counter decongestants to my patients. First of all, there’s enough evidence out there to tell you they can make you even more congested than you were to begin with — and for longer.

They also come with a slew of nasty side effects, including raised blood pressure, nosebleeds, agitation and insomnia.i,ii

And decongestant nasal sprays can interfere with some blood pressure medications.

If you already have high blood pressure — or if you have diabetes, enlarged prostate, ischemic heart problems, thyroid disorders, glaucoma or suffer from seizures — my advice is to avoid using nasal decongestants altogether.

But another …read more