HowNow: How to Use a Neti Pot
- by Erin Loechner (RSS feed) on Nov 9th 2009 3:00PM
- Filed under health and wellness, health
Neti Pots are all the rage these days, especially with sicknesses spreading across the nation faster than we can say "H1N1." To be totally honest, I've never used a Neti Pot, although I've heard great things. Looks like we'll all be learning something new today!:
Of course, if you suffer from chronic nose bleeds, nasal polyps, or a deviated septum, talk to a health care provider to make sure using a neti pot won't make your condition worse.
A few tips for using your Neti Pot?
-Extremely hot or cold water and iodized salt can cause irritation and discomfort, so be sure the water is lukewarm and salt-free.
-When exhaling through your nostrils after clearing your nasal passage, don't pinch your nostrils closed (even if blowing into a tissue!).
Neti pots have been used in India as part of ayurveda and yoga traditions for thousands of years. And this season, I think we'll all drink to that!
Of course, if you suffer from chronic nose bleeds, nasal polyps, or a deviated septum, talk to a health care provider to make sure using a neti pot won't make your condition worse.
A few tips for using your Neti Pot?
-Extremely hot or cold water and iodized salt can cause irritation and discomfort, so be sure the water is lukewarm and salt-free.
-When exhaling through your nostrils after clearing your nasal passage, don't pinch your nostrils closed (even if blowing into a tissue!).
Neti pots have been used in India as part of ayurveda and yoga traditions for thousands of years. And this season, I think we'll all drink to that!
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11-11-2009 @ 10:59AM
David Baker said...
I have used a Neti pot for years and it has made a big difference in my seasonal allergies.
One note, it is iodized salt you are looking out for. A bit of non-iodized salt is recommended.
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