Day 1: No Fooling Eucalyptus oil soothes sinuses. Add 4-5 drops of oil to a sink filled with steaming water. Put a towel over your head. Breathe deeply.	Day 2: Record the Pain Keep a record of your symptoms for a few weeks. It will help you understand your pain - and help your doctor treat it.
Day 3: Got a Toothache? Don't suffer the pain. A root canal can help save that tooth. April 3 launches Root Canal Awareness Week.	Day 4: Home Health Use a humidifier at home to avoid dry sinuses. Cold air -- and your home heating system -- dries out the air.
Day 5: Pamper Your Nose A dab of mentholated salve under your nose helps open breathing passages.	Day 6: Chill the Pain Grab a cold pack -- or a bag of frozen peas. Apply around your sore muscle or inflamed area for pain relief.
Day 7: A Mother's Massage Massage helps calm wired kids. Give your kids a 10-minute massage before bed to help them sleep.	Day 8: Taste a Spicy Curry Pungent spices act as a natural decongestant. You breathe better after eating spicy, peppery food.
Day 9: Don't Fight a Fever Fever helps germ-killing proteins circulate in your blood faster. Let a slight fever of 102 F. or less run its course. You may get well faster.	Day 10: Bedtime Cures Read a bedtime story aloud. When a child has a cold, TLC (tender loving care) is often the best remedy.
Day 11: No Pain, No Gain? No way. Let your body rest. Your body repairs muscle when you rest between workouts.	Day 12: The Chicken Soup Cure Research proves it. Hot chicken soup helps thin mucus in the mouth, throat, and lungs.
Day 13: Boost Your Sex Drive Take a nap. Tired people have lower libido. Want more sex? Get more sleep.	Day 14: Color Your Plate Colorful vegetables are rich in antioxidants that strengthen natural immunity.
Day 15: Kiss the IRS Off Stressed by taxes? Smooch a little with the one you love. Kissing helps release endorphins -- the chemicals that counteract stress and pain.	Day 16: Breathe the Salty Spray Ocean air clears sinuses. So does saline spray. Salt water nasal rinses may help reduce the risk of sinus infections.
Day 17: Pollution Is Trouble Pollution particles irritate sinus linings. Don't exercise outside during peak pollution hours.	Day 18: Coughing Hurts A lozenge helps. Keep sugar-free cough drops or hard candy nearby to calm a tickle in your throat.
Day 19: Sip a Cuppa Hot tea soothes inflamed membranes that line nose and throat. Make sure it's herbal tea. Caffeine may dehydrate you.	Day 20: Born to Run? During allergy season, try to avoid irritants. If the pollen count is high, head for the gym instead.
Day 21:Your Shower Spa Ahhh, a steamy shower helps open clogged sinuses.	Day 22: Sensible Scents Perfume stinks if it causes headaches. Strong odors can trigger the nerve system linked with headache pain.
Day 23: Try Tai Chi This gentle exercise improves balance and increases flexibility. Health organizations, including the Arthritis Foundation, advise tai chi for pain relief.	Day 24: Believe It Kids get headaches, even migraines. Take them seriously. Talk to your doctor.
Day 25: Your Pillow A cure for the common cold? "Get plenty of rest" tops the list of treatment tips for cold and flu.	Day 26: Mind Over Pain Write it down. Talk it out. Laugh if off. Expressing your feelings relieves tension and helps ease pain.
Day 27: Flowers Need Watering So do your sinuses. Drink up to keep your sinus membranes hydrated.	Day 28: Think About Pain It's not "all in your head." But stress makes pain worse. Repeat a favorite word, sound, or prayer to bring on your body's 'relaxation response.'
Day 29: Show Your Love At least twice a day, give your child hugs, praise, even a wink or a smile. That's how parents boost kids' self-esteem.	Day 30: Plagued by Pollen? A simple skin test will help you uncover your allergy triggers. Avoiding your triggers may prevent sinusitis.

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