This is very interesting, I have not seen this type of product before yet it make sense and is a more natural remedy than the nasty nasal sprays and pills which just dry out your nasal passages.
My girlfriend suffers from allergies (I do not) and thus I should see if these are available in my country.
I was hesitant when I first saw the neti pot, and it does feel weird the first couple of times. But I have to say it has helped with my allergies. I can breath and sleep a lot better.
Didn’t try the neti pot but tried a saline spray and tilted my head sideways when I did it. Except for the first time, can’t get the stuff to come out the other nostril. It just fills up the nostril I put it in and then spills out. I move my head all around at different angles trying to see if it makes a difference, then I get fluid in my ear. I notice that nobody else mentions that. The first time some mucus came out, and not any other time. It did leave a nice sort of clean feeling inside my nostrils though whenever i try it, which is three times now, so I want to keep trying. I have had to breathe through my mouth for years at night and have had a constant small amount of mucus always re-forming in my right nostril for years. I am too chicken to try the neti pot–hate water up my nose. My brother used to sniff salt water after discovering that salt water that went up his nose from the ocean was helpful. He swore by it. He has passed away now but would have gotten a kick out of all these people putting salt water up their nostrils now. I think this neti pot idea or the idea in general is probably wonderful, but for some reason it isn’t working and I’d just like to figure it all out so I can use it.
I loved using the neti pot after hearing it on Oprah years ago – but all of a sudden, each time i tried to use it, I got a horrible pain each time, no matter which side I tried?
I waited weeks and the same thing happened, anyone else have this problem as I have stopped and miss it, though using Chrisal has really helped as well
Starting using a Neti Pot when I was pregnant and got a terrible cold. Medication options are very limited when pregnant, so this gave me safe, instant relief. It really made a woman with a big belly and a congested head very happy!
Recently started using the Neti Pot and once you finally get the technique down it’s magical. The first few times are very uncomfortable. I tried to watch myself doing it in the mirror (bad idea) and pretty much everything just pours right into your throat and you feel more or less like you’re drowning in the ocean for a split second. After you get the technique and breathe through your mouth it becomes second nature and works instantly. I have been recommending it to friends who have colds and allergy issues and they all have had positive feedback as well
This is very interesting, I have not seen this type of product before yet it make sense and is a more natural remedy than the nasty nasal sprays and pills which just dry out your nasal passages.
My girlfriend suffers from allergies (I do not) and thus I should see if these are available in my country.
Thanks for the detailed post.
Regards
Mark
This is a great idea. I wonder if they distribute or make something like this in Australia…
It is interesting to see the number of pharmaceutical items we have for various ailments and forget about the more natural alternatives.
this idea makes me wonder
Great video about the Neti Pot. I think the neti pot is awesome and I tell as many people as I can about it. Thanks for sharing.
I was hesitant when I first saw the neti pot, and it does feel weird the first couple of times. But I have to say it has helped with my allergies. I can breath and sleep a lot better.
I need to try the neti pot some day.
Didn’t try the neti pot but tried a saline spray and tilted my head sideways when I did it. Except for the first time, can’t get the stuff to come out the other nostril. It just fills up the nostril I put it in and then spills out. I move my head all around at different angles trying to see if it makes a difference, then I get fluid in my ear. I notice that nobody else mentions that. The first time some mucus came out, and not any other time. It did leave a nice sort of clean feeling inside my nostrils though whenever i try it, which is three times now, so I want to keep trying. I have had to breathe through my mouth for years at night and have had a constant small amount of mucus always re-forming in my right nostril for years. I am too chicken to try the neti pot–hate water up my nose. My brother used to sniff salt water after discovering that salt water that went up his nose from the ocean was helpful. He swore by it. He has passed away now but would have gotten a kick out of all these people putting salt water up their nostrils now. I think this neti pot idea or the idea in general is probably wonderful, but for some reason it isn’t working and I’d just like to figure it all out so I can use it.
Sea salt isn’t pure salt (sodium chloride) but can be safely used for nasal irrigation. It is important to avoid iodine and anti-caking agents though.
I like your neti pot comparison!
I loved using the neti pot after hearing it on Oprah years ago – but all of a sudden, each time i tried to use it, I got a horrible pain each time, no matter which side I tried?
I waited weeks and the same thing happened, anyone else have this problem as I have stopped and miss it, though using Chrisal has really helped as well
Thank you,
L
same thing is happening to me, terrible burning in sinuses, what could it be.
Burning could also happen when there is too much salt in the water. Also water temperature should be close to the body temperature.
I think that burning could mean that you have some sinus infection already.
Starting using a Neti Pot when I was pregnant and got a terrible cold. Medication options are very limited when pregnant, so this gave me safe, instant relief. It really made a woman with a big belly and a congested head very happy!
Recently started using the Neti Pot and once you finally get the technique down it’s magical. The first few times are very uncomfortable. I tried to watch myself doing it in the mirror (bad idea) and pretty much everything just pours right into your throat and you feel more or less like you’re drowning in the ocean for a split second. After you get the technique and breathe through your mouth it becomes second nature and works instantly. I have been recommending it to friends who have colds and allergy issues and they all have had positive feedback as well