A neti pot is a little non-porous ceramic kettle that is shaped similar to Aladdin’s lamp. It is an ayurvedic remedy to many sinus issues and a daily hygiene practice. The use of this pot removes mucus and pollution in the nasal passages and sinuses. It may prevent respiratory tract diseases. This method also has been known to relieve allergies, colds and sinusitis.
I recently bought a neti pot. Daily, I breathe dog hair and get hair splinters in my nose from being a dog groomer and it is tearing up my throat and sinuses. Not to mention breathing dust and mold from my old house has caused enough pain. After getting my first ever sinus infection I decided that I needed to do something. The very first time I used my neti pot it flushed all of my infection out along with the dog hair particles that probably started the infection in the first place. Yeah, I know it is gross! I have been using my neti pot daily since. And guess what, I can breath better than I did before I even became a dog groomer!
How it works and how to use:
The solution from the neti pot is poured into one nostril and comes out the other, flushing out any excess moucus and dibris.
1.Fill the pot with 1 cup warm water and 1/4 to 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
*Do not use salt with additives or iodized salt and do not use tap water. Only use pure ingredients or the chemicals will hurt your sinuses.
2.Place the nosil in one nostril and tip your head in the opposite direction until the solution pours out the open nostril.
3. Continue to irrigate and switch nostrils. Once you get the hang of it, it will only take a few minutes.
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There are tinctures that can be bought or made at home. Does anyone know of any they have used?
So far I have found Yarrow and Burdock root can be used.
I recently bought a neti pot. Daily, I breathe dog hair and get hair splinters in my nose from being a dog groomer and it is tearing up my throat and sinuses. Not to mention breathing dust and mold from my old house has caused enough pain. After getting my first ever sinus infection I decided that I needed to do something. The very first time I used my neti pot it flushed all of my infection out along with the dog hair particles that probably started the infection in the first place. Yeah, I know it is gross! I have been using my neti pot daily since. And guess what, I can breath better than I did before I even became a dog groomer!
How it works and how to use:
The solution from the neti pot is poured into one nostril and comes out the other, flushing out any excess moucus and dibris.
1.Fill the pot with 1 cup warm water and 1/4 to 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
*Do not use salt with additives or iodized salt and do not use tap water. Only use pure ingredients or the chemicals will hurt your sinuses.
2.Place the nosil in one nostril and tip your head in the opposite direction until the solution pours out the open nostril.
3. Continue to irrigate and switch nostrils. Once you get the hang of it, it will only take a few minutes.
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There are tinctures that can be bought or made at home. Does anyone know of any they have used?
So far I have found Yarrow and Burdock root can be used.
