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The word neti is and abbreviation of the sankskrit word Jala neti which means "water cleansing". Though the technique has been unknown in the West until recently, Indian Yogi's have been performing the procedure for thousands of years as a pert of their daily cleansing ritual.

The concept is really simple. You simply fill the neti Pot with warm salt water and poor it in one nostril until it comes out of the other one. This basically clears out all of that nasty stuff up there and prevents bacteria from having a pool party in your sinuses. Though the concept is simple, the actual technique and preparation does require a little practice. You should always use salt water for the best results. I personally opt to buy the refills, but you can make your own mixture if you run out of the refill packets. Non-iodized salt is best and the mixture should be at a ratio of approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons per liter of warm water. One advantage with the pre-mixed packets, is that they are able to have a higher saline content since special buffering agents prevent discomfort to the nasal cavity. The water should be as close to body temperature as you can get it without being too hot. If the temperature is too cold, you will fell like you are drowning in the ocean.

After stirring the mixture thoroughly, lean over a sink and tilt your head down and slightly to one side. You then place the spot of the neti pot in the nostril, establishing as tight of a seal as possible, and raise the pot slightly allowing the water to flow slowly into the nasal passage. Continue to breathe normally through your mouth. If you are positioned correctly, you should feel the water going from one side to the other until you have a steady stream flowing out of the nostril.

It took me about three attempts before I felt that I was doing it correctly, so don't get too discouraged if it doesn't go well the first few times. Also, if you have a lot of blockage then you may have to switch from side to side several times blowing your nose in between flushes. I recommend using just half a packet starting out, and one full pot for both nostrils. After a few weeks, you can do a full pot for each nostril for the maximum effect.

So far, I have been using the neti pot nightly for about 6 weeks and I have not had any of the usual sinus problems that have plagued me constantly for the last two years. It has also alleviated my snoring, since I am no longer struggling to breathe at night.

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In a previous article I discussed the pulsating sinus irrigation system using a Water Pik or Hydro Pulse device. This is certainly the system that works best for me, but before finding out about this procedure I tried doing sinus irrigation with a neti pot.

Many ENT doctors recommend using a neti pot for sinus irrigation. This is a vessel that looks somewhat like a small teapot with a long, thin neck. A saline solution is mixed in the pot, and one places the end of the neti pot into a nostril while bending over a sink. To do this one bends over as if looking up to the ceiling. The saline solution can then be poured into one nostril, and the solution will run out the other. The procedure is repeated on the other side.

Personally I did not like the neti pot method. It was a mess to use and I almost had to take my shirt off to keep from getting it wet. More importantly, it also was not effective for me. I find the slow pulsating stream from the water pik method gives far better results than did the quick rush of water from the Neti pot, no matter how slow I tried to pour the solution into my nostrils. It also seems to clean out the nostrils much more thoroughly. Some people say a neti pot works well for them, so it might be worth a try, but I would strongly suggest simply using the pulsating method. Dr. Murray Grossan, in his book "The Sinus Cure- 7 Simple Steps" gives a reason for the superiority of the pulsating system. He explains how sinus cavities are lined with cilia, tiny hairs that move back and forth when sinuses are functioning properly. He states that the pump of a water pik sends out pulses of water that happen to be at about the same frequency at which the cilia function. These pulses can therefore reinforce the movement of the cilia such that they can function properly and move mucus out of sinus cavities and down into our digestive systems, where it is dealt with my stomach acids. The hydro pulse Nasal/Sinus Irrigator does the same thing.

Dr. Grossan explains that cilia can become temporarily or permanently damaged and thus cannot remove mucus from our sinus cavities. This mucus then dries up and causes blockage. Mucus that cannot drain builds up and can easily become infected. It should also be noted that cilia can be permanently damaged by using afrin. As many sinus sufferers are aware, afrin is an over-the-counter product, and the warnings on the label say to use it for only 4 days or less. This medication can damage the cilia in one's sinuses and cause permanent damage if used too much. As frequent users know, there is also an effect called rebound congestion, so after using it you might end up just as congested as when you started. Thus, people are tempted to continue using it, and it is said to become addictive. Dr. Grossan simply recommends that you throw your afrin into the garbage and stay away from it. I have not used it for years now and am glad to be rid of it.

In either method of sinus irrigation one should use a saline solution made from lukewarm water. If the water is too hot or too cold, the procedure will be very uncomfortable, regardless of the method used. Of course the warm water also causes the salt mixture to dissolve more easily and thoroughly than if the water was cool.

Walt Ballenberger is founder of http://www.postnasaldrip.net, a resource web site for sinusitis sufferers. Ballenberger is not a medical professional, just a sinus sufferer for years.

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I have suffered many years from allergies and sinus problems. Each year I would have four sinus infections, which sent me to the doctors for prescription drugs to get rid of the pain and infection in my sinuses. I wasn't able to work for about a week because I was in so much pain. Each year my sinus infections became worse. My doctor would prescribe stronger and more potent drugs as my infection was becoming immune to some of the drugs that the doctor prescribed.

I knew that I had to find a better way to get relief from these painful infections. I started to read books about what caused my sinus infections. My tonsils always had white spots on them and my doctor couldn't answer me why the spots were there. I also tested negative for strep throat.

I started to do my own research reading several books. I came to find out that I had what is called Candida, which is a condition where you have yeast over growth in your body. The first thing I read about was how eating to many simple carbohydrates such as sugar and breads could contribute to the yeast over growth in your body. This I found out can cause a sinus infection. I immediately cut back on my sugar intake along with supplementing yeast free bread in my diet. I also took pro biotics on an empty stomach twice a day. Two capsules in the morning and two before bedtime. The pro biotics help to replace the friendly bacteria in your bowel that the antibiotics have wiped out. Pro biotics help to strengthen your immune system.

The most helpful product that I used was a Neti Pot. I received great relief from the pain in my sinuses when I used my Neti pot twice daily. The Neti pot is a ceramic pot that you put warm water, salt & a Neti wash into, and then you put the pot up to one nostril while bending over to wash the sinus out. The nasal wash has been used for decades as a means of treating, sinus problems, colds, allergies and chronic post-nasal drip. The neti wash contains zinc, goldenseal root, grape fruit seed along with other natural ingredients to clean out all the mucous from your sinus. Grapefruit seed extract has been used by the natural foods industry for over 20 years as an antibiotic, disinfectant and antiseptic.

What a relief it is not to take drugs or have any sinus infections any more. What a great and simple way to help your self breath easier. Feel free to email me with any questions that you might have.

My name is Jody Kelly. I have been a natural health practicitioner and herbologist for many years. My passion is to discover natural ways to heal the body and to share all my knowledge with other people that share the same interests. Education is so powerful. If you have any questions regarding my article, please don't hesitate to contact me. My email address is jknaturesunshine@aol.com For more information visit my website http://www.purehealthchoices.com

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