Natural alternatives:
- Use remedies such as black elderberry, aged garlic, or oregano oil to treat infections.
Cereals and dairy products
Grains, while often touted as healthy, are inflammatory and can cause mucus buildup. Wheat, for example, contains inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids, as well as gluten, which can trigger autoimmune reactions. Dairy products are also a major contributing factor for many people.
Solutions :
- Eliminate grains and dairy products for two weeks and observe an improvement in symptoms.
- Avoid seed oils such as canola, corn, and soybean.
Air allergies
Airborne allergens, such as pollen, pet dander, and mold, can cause excessive mucus production to trap these particles and prevent them from entering the lungs.
Preventive actions:
- Have a skin prick test or blood test done by your doctor to identify allergens.
- Use air purifiers to eliminate dust and mold in your home.
- Consuming small amounts of bee pollen can help train your immune system.
Other mucus triggers
Substances in vaping devices and cigarette smoke, as well as lung diseases like bronchitis or COPD, can also lead to mucus overproduction. Intestinal damage and certain prescription medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, can also be responsible.
How to stop the constant buildup of mucus
Once the cause has been identified, use natural strategies to treat the problem at its source:
- Close the stomach valve: Use apple cider vinegar as previously described to treat acid reflux.
- Treat the digestive tract: Take 75 mg of zinc-carnosine twice a day, in addition to a tablespoon of slippery elm powder mixed with water before meals, to heal damaged tissues of the throat and digestive tract.
- Put an end to infections: Use the neti pot with the mixture of sea salt and grapefruit seed extract to rinse sinuses and eliminate microbes.
