28/09/2026
Sinuses Feeling Blocked?
Before reaching for something to clear the sinuses, there is a beautifully simple practice you can try — hum. 🐝
There is something wonderfully instinctive about humming. We hum when we're happy, when we're soothing a baby, when we're thinking, and sometimes without even realising we're doing it.
And there may be more to this little sound than we think.
Humming creates gentle vibration through the chest, throat, mouth and nasal passages, and research has found that humming can significantly increase nasal nitric oxide — a molecule involved in the health and function of our airways. That increased airflow and vibration may be one reason humming can feel so good when the sinuses are congested.
And here is a beautiful little connection from nature…
Bees naturally hum at frequencies around 200–400 Hz. 🐝
While we can't say that the bee frequency itself has a proven healing effect in humans, it is fascinating to consider the role that vibration and sound play throughout the natural world.
And then there are our cats… 🐈
Have you ever noticed how calming it can feel to have a cat curled up beside you, purring?
That beautiful low vibration isn't just something we hear — we can actually feel it.
Cats purr across a range of frequencies, including lower frequencies around 25–50 Hz, and researchers have explored whether these vibrations may have physiological effects. Cats don't only purr when they're content either; they can also purr when they're stressed, frightened, in pain or seeking comfort. So purring appears to be a much more complex form of communication and self-regulation than simply “I'm happy.”
We can't say that a cat's purr is “healing” us in a clinical sense, but isn't it fascinating that throughout nature we find these different forms of vibration, sound and rhythm?
Perhaps nature has been humming, buzzing and purring all along…
And perhaps our own bodies are simply remembering how to join in. 🤍
Try it for yourself.
Close your eyes.
Relax your jaw.
Take a comfortable breath in through your nose, if you can.
Then, on the exhale, gently hum — “mmmmmm.”
Let the vibration move through your face and nasal passages.
Try several slow rounds, without forcing the breath or trying to make the sound loud.
You can experiment with the position of your mouth and jaw and simply notice where you feel the vibration most strongly.
It can be a lovely little practice when you're feeling congested, but also a beautiful way to pause, settle the nervous system and come back into your body.
And perhaps this is one of those beautiful reminders that our bodies don't always need us to do more.
Sometimes they respond to something as simple as breath, vibration, sound and a moment of calm.
We have also created two natural sinus support options — one for those moments when you're feeling blocked and need some extra support, and another designed for ongoing sinus care and prevention.
But before you reach for anything at all…
Try humming.
Your body already knows how. 🤍
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