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Neti Pot Benefits
Allergy Season in 2010 is one of the worst in recent memory. For people looking for a natural way to reduce allergy symptoms, sinus irrigation with a neti pot is an excellent option.
Cleaning out your nose may not seem like the most glamorous way to detox, but it is a technique that has been around for thousands of years. One of its modern champions is Doctor Oz, host of The Doctors and frequent guest of The Oprah Winfrey Show. "A lot of folks that have allergies, who have sinusitis, that have conditions that we treat with medications are equally well treated by actually washing the areas of your body," he says. "When you think about it … you wash your underarms. You have bidets. Why wouldn't you wash a pretty important part of your body, your sinuses, in the same fashion?" In India and South Asia, using a neti pot cleanse the sinuses is as much a part of everyday life as brushing one’s teeth. In the Auvergne region of France, the rich volcanic mineral baths of Mont Dore provide the water for nasal irrigation, and it is reputed to cure allergies, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.
The inside of the nostrils and nasal passages are delicate, and dry winter air can create microscopic tears which allow viruses and bacteria to enter the body. This is the main reason people catch colds, and the reason for the myth that cold weather leads to the common cold. Using a neti pot can protect the delicate nasal passages and clear away dust, bacteria, and environmental pollutants. Neti pot enthusiasts report decreases in sinusitis, headaches, and eye strain after a few sessions.
To clean your sinuses, fill the neti pot with warm water and non-iodized salt. About 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 liter of water is ideal. The cells of the body thrive in a salty environment, so omitting the salt with cause your nostrils to feel an unpleasant burning sensation. Lean forward to avoid swallowing the water, and breathe through your mouth to avoid a feeling of drowning. Turn your head to the side, insert the spout into the top nostril and relax as the warm water pours out of the bottom nostril. Take a few breaths, then repeat on the other side. The sensations will take a little getting used to, but most people find nasal irrigation a pleasant experience. You will feel an immediate reduction in sinus pressure, and the benefits accrue as you continue the neti pot practice.
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