How to Use a Neti Pot
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My entire life, I’ve dealt with being stuffed up. I’ve always had problems with my ears, nose and throat. When I started stuffing up recently, I decided to take a new and drastic approach. I wanted to try something I had seen on YouTube, that supposedly really works… a Neti Pot. It looks weird and awkward, yes. But apparently, it works! My friend Imei came over to watch and laugh, and to hold the camera for me.
You know, this is touted as a miracle cure of sorts. It unclogs your sinus region, allowing you to be able to breathe freely. This saves you from needing to take medications, use nasal sprays, or walk around miserable. Hey, if I can breathe again, then I’m all for it!
Of course, I bought the proper type of salt that is made for the Neti Pot. You do NOT use regular table salt. Good lord, can you imagine?! Ewww. That would burn! I also have some Sesame Oil to lubricate the nasal passages, warm water, Kleenex to blow out the excess gunk. You’re supposed to use a full pot for each nostril, but I decided to take it a little easy my first time out.
It was very strange, for sure. I couldn’t help but laugh through it. However, I have to admit it… it works. I feel much less congested than when I started. It’s possible that I need to redo it, and I plan to. The Sesame Seed oil didn’t burn or smell bad. It apparently will keep my nose from drying out too much.
I recommend that you think about trying this if you have problems with your sinuses like I do.
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- The Neti Pot for Better Health
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6 Comments
Paul Sherman
October 22nd, 2009
at 5:07am
I routinely come down with sinus infections. The neti pot lessens their severity and seems to shorten the length of the problem. My wife and I are now both fans; ehich reminds me, it’s about time to dig it out again. Happy flushing…
Ryan
October 22nd, 2009
at 7:29am
Very highly recommend the neti pot solution v. using a bunch of tylenol sinus. Once you get past the “eww gross” factor, the relief it provides is almost instantaneous. However, be very careful when you blow your nose afterward. As they say in the instructions, gentle is the key, otherwise you could end up with an inner ear infection. Just be gentle!
Luke Wallace
October 22nd, 2009
at 7:35am
I recently picked up something similar, but instead of the Neti pot, I got one of the sinus rinse things, so it has a bit more pressue. It’s basically a bottle with a tube in it so that you can hold the bottle upright and squeeze the water & salt mixture out easily.
The more regularly I use it, the better I feel. It helps clean out my sinuses, and feels a lot safer than taking lots of pills or using sprays. I don’t know if I’d call it a miracle cure, but it’s definitely a cheap and easy way to help.
Rebecca
October 22nd, 2009
at 2:53pm
I’ve used one for 2-3 years now and no longer get sinus infections like I use to do in the winter. I recommand them to all my friends who suffer in the winter with sinus problems.
Devir Kahan
October 24th, 2009
at 8:57pm
My father actually used this… Surprising but true….
Lisa Lehman
November 10th, 2009
at 8:54am
I used the neti pot but found something called Navage that was easier to use. I liked it because I didn’t have to mix my own solution. I found it a lot easier!