The Sinus Cure: 7 Simple Steps to Relieve Sinusitis and Other Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions [Paperback]

Debra Fulghum Bruce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 27, 2001

AT LAST--THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR SINUS SUFFERERS!

If you're one of the thirty-eight million who endure from sinus problems, you know the debilitating effects this condition can bring--from pounding headaches, runny nose, and chronic fatigue to asthma, halitosis, even serious lung disease and meningitis. The good news is that sinus disease can be dramatically alleviated and permanently reversed. Now, after years of research, interviews, and personal and professional experience, Debra Fulghum Bruce and Murray Grossan, M.D., share cures from the top healthcare specialists and
patients . . . cures that really work.

In clear, authoritative language, The Sinus Cure explains how you can easily design a highly effective 7-step sinus healing program to help you get a long-lasting grip on your own particular symptoms. Inside you'll discover

- Alternative and complementary healing options--homeopathy, herbs, t'ai chi, yoga, and other ancient and New Age strategies
- The foods that trigger sinusitis--and the ones that soothe it
- Nutritional and natural supplements that reduce swelling and inflammation
- Proven methods for clearing the air you breathe of dust mites, mold, damp, and other allergens
- Effective sinus hygiene, including the wonder of nasal irrigators
- Exercises that can act as a decongestant
- Helpful (and not-so-helpful) prescription or over-the-counter medications
- The startling truth about sinus surgery
-  How to combine the most effective medical and natural treatments to end your sinus symptoms

Although further medical research is needed to completely eradicate sinusitis, the treatments and medications described here, most without any side effects, will greatly reduce or end your sinus problems. So breathe easy. Relief is here!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

While pain and misery are two things all sinus sufferers have in common, the similarities may well end there. According to authors Debra Fulghum Bruce, a health journalist, and Dr. Murray Grossan, a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, each person's particular brand of sinusitis is unique and calls for individually tailored treatment. By relying on a multidisciplinary approach that combines some tried-and-true treatments with a few new approaches, Bruce and Grossan believe that most patients can control, even cure, their sinus problems.

In this comprehensive, well-organized new guide, the authors recommend a comprehensive healing program designed around seven steps: making a correct diagnosis, using nasal irrigation, considering complementary treatments, cleaning the air, eating right, reducing stress, and choosing effective medical treatments. The book's introductory chapter thoroughly explores the causes and types of sinusitis as well as its link to other respiratory ailments such as asthma and allergies. Thoughtful chapters on the value of holistic treatments, herbal remedies, and good nutrition provide welcome direction for patients interested in natural medicine. The treatment of ear and throat complications is also addressed in detail. While the object of this book is to help the patient avoid surgery, Grossan and Bruce do concede that sometimes it's the only cure for really debilitating conditions. Their final chapter explores this option--why it might be necessary and how to prepare for it.

Grossan claims that while each patient will apply the seven steps to varying degrees according his or her own situation, nasal irrigation in particular is key to relief. By frequently cleansing the sinuses with saline solution, mucus, bacteria, and allergens are gently removed and the chance of infection reduced. It is important to note that the irrigation process the doctor most heartily recommends requires using a device called the Pulsatile Nasal Irrigator invented by Dr. Grossan himself. --Marianne Painter

From Publishers Weekly

In The Sinus Cure: 7 Simple Steps to Relieve Sinusitis and Other Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions, Debra Fulghum Bruce and Murray Grossan combine their years of research and experience with interviews to yield methods from top experts and patients on how to control and alleviate sinus-related difficulties. They advocate irrigation treatments, a clean environment, diet and more. A bibliography and Web site directory offer additional advice. ( Mar.)
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 271 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1ST edition (February 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345439716
• ISBN-13: 978-0345439710
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #466,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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73 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Glad I bought this used...., June 17, 2004

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This review is from: The Sinus Cure: 7 Simple Steps to Relieve Sinusitis and Other Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions (Paperback)

This book had a few good tips - but after dealing with sinus problems for 9 months I had already tried much of what the book suggested. I felt most of the text was dedicated to selling Dr. Grossan's products. I would reccomend checking this out from the library to see its the book's suggestions help but I wouldn't waste any money on it.

With a little digging on reliable web sites you will find just as good, if not better information.

51 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars PA Jim's review, June 15, 2006

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onolobster (new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sinus Cure: 7 Simple Steps to Relieve Sinusitis and Other Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions (Paperback)

this author has a bunch of friends that have given her good reviews - don't buy this book based on these misleading tactics

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I'd smell a rat if I weren't so congested!, July 10, 2007

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Jujube "Jujube" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sinus Cure: 7 Simple Steps to Relieve Sinusitis and Other Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions (Paperback)

The one and two star reviews are completely correct when they claim that this book contains a lot of self promotion and that the alleged five star, rave reviews appear to be fake. All but one of the 5 star reviews are written by persons who only review this book, only review books authored or co-authored by Ms. Fulghum, or are by "a reader" with no reviewer information whatsoever. Yes, the authors and publishers SHOULD be ashamed. The book should be able to stand on its own without infomercial-style "help."

I bought this at a book store, only after much internal debate. The book looked like a promotional waste. However, being desperate, I thought it worth the price if only I could get a little information from it. And that is exactly what happened.

As another reviewer has pointed out, much of the information contained is available on the web. I was also surprised that the authors (one of whom claims to be an expert in the field of otolarygology) would only suggest that people who irrigate their sinuses with saline might CHOOSE not to use iodized salt. All of the doctors, literature and web sites that I've encountered STRONGLY CAUTION patients to AVOID iodized, sea or kosher salts for irrigation.

That said, I will admit that there is useful information contained in this volume. Grossan's Hydropulse irrigation system, albeit overpriced, is the best method so far for nasal irrigation and is routinely recommended by other doctors. (It is, of course, quite possible that these others are simply parroting recommendations without real investigation. However, I'm pleased with it.)

The book correctly warns against purchasing nasal solutions with preservatives and discusses chiropractic and acupuncture. The latter two have offered me a measure, although not total, relief. I agree that stress, poor diet and lack of vitamins exacerbate sinusitis. I've yet to try the papain/bromelain enzyme lozenges recommended. Dr. Grossan's web site lists what it describes as a list of clinical trials and refers to published papers in medical journals. I'm going to look these up to see if they actually report positive results.

A definite turn-off is the infomercial style of writing. I'm always eager to read case histories, but, somehow, in this work they don't appear to be authentic. The writing style is often simplistic and has a "canned" feel.

Nevertheless, I'm giving it a 3 star rating for containing useful info, despite it's obvious and rather sleazy devices.