Comments on: What is a Neti Pot? How is it used? Why YOU should know! http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/ natural health, green living, organic news Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Kimberly Bell http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-11408 Kimberly Bell Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:02:31 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-11408 i am using herbal oils for healing minor cuts and burns.~'` i am using herbal oils for healing minor cuts and burns.~’`

]]> By: Angelina Ramirez http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-10667 Angelina Ramirez Thu, 06 May 2010 05:25:48 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-10667 there are also some alternative medicines that you can try for sinusitis. i have tried some herbal stuffs and it is good for relieving sinusitis too. ~ there are also some alternative medicines that you can try for sinusitis. i have tried some herbal stuffs and it is good for relieving sinusitis too. ~

]]> By: Sebastian Hussain http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-10666 Sebastian Hussain Thu, 06 May 2010 04:08:13 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-10666 i have been suffering from sinusitis for so many years and i can only relieve the stuffiness of the nose by means of decongestants.~;* i have been suffering from sinusitis for so many years and i can only relieve the stuffiness of the nose by means of decongestants.~;*

]]> By: Adam Moore http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-10638 Adam Moore Mon, 03 May 2010 15:57:53 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-10638 i have been suffering from sinusitis for so many years and i can only relieve the stuffiness of the nose by means of decongestants.*'- i have been suffering from sinusitis for so many years and i can only relieve the stuffiness of the nose by means of decongestants.*’-

]]> By: Dr R Sinha http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7547 Dr R Sinha Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:18:17 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7547 Couple of things I'd like to add to the excellent video instructions. Firstly,the correct warmth of the water -- just a little warmer than body temperature. Secondly, the correct salinity -- slightly saltier than tears. If the water's too warm or too salty it irritates the nasal mucosa. The more you tilt your head sideways, the easier the flow of the water of the water. Ideally, the nose should be parallel to the ground. Keeping the mouth open and breathing through it is made easier for newcomers by asking them to make an "aaaaah" sound. The entire process (of letting the water flow thru the nostrils) should continue for at least 20 to 30 seconds per nostril. After you've finished the practice, its of utmost importance to dry the nostrils. This is done by leaning forward from the waist, upper half of the body at right angles to the legs and breathing through the nose forcibly and rapidly 15 times. Then closing one nostril gently by pressing it with a forefinger and breathing rapidly through the open nostril 15 times. Repeat with the other nostril. Finally, the effect of the practice of neti extends beyond the simple process of nostril cleansing. The warm water passes below the optic chiasma and is great for improving the eyesight. It also focusses the practisioner's attention towards the agnya or eyebrow center 'chakra' - the point of concentration for many yogic meditations. Couple of things I’d like to add to the excellent video instructions.
Firstly,the correct warmth of the water — just a little warmer than body temperature.
Secondly, the correct salinity — slightly saltier than tears. If the water’s too warm or too salty it irritates the nasal mucosa.
The more you tilt your head sideways, the easier the flow of the water of the water. Ideally, the nose should be parallel to the ground.
Keeping the mouth open and breathing through it is made easier for newcomers by asking them to make an “aaaaah” sound.
The entire process (of letting the water flow thru the nostrils) should continue for at least 20 to 30 seconds per nostril.
After you’ve finished the practice, its of utmost importance to dry the nostrils. This is done by leaning forward from the waist, upper half of the body at right angles to the legs and breathing through the nose forcibly and rapidly 15 times. Then closing one nostril gently by pressing it with a forefinger and breathing rapidly through the open nostril 15 times. Repeat with the other nostril.
Finally, the effect of the practice of neti extends beyond the simple process of nostril cleansing. The warm water passes below the optic chiasma and is great for improving the eyesight. It also focusses the practisioner’s attention towards the agnya or eyebrow center ‘chakra’ – the point of concentration for many yogic meditations.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1148490208">Mark D. Rea</fb:name> http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7363 Mark D. Rea Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:17 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7363 Very cool! Thanks for including the video; really helps to see it in action..! I've had sinus problems all my life and might pick up a neti pot tomorrow..! Very cool! Thanks for including the video; really helps to see it in action..! I’ve had sinus problems all my life and might pick up a neti pot tomorrow..!

]]> By: Emily http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7340 Emily Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:58:44 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7340 I've never used a Neti Pot, but several of the theatre people I've worked with swore by them. With the H1N1 going around, using one wouldn't be a bad idea. :-) I’ve never used a Neti Pot, but several of the theatre people I’ve worked with swore by them. With the H1N1 going around, using one wouldn’t be a bad idea. :-)

]]> By: Erin http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7306 Erin Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:36:43 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7306 Great article! I love my neti pot and recommend nasal irrigation all the time! No, it's not exactly killer party conversation but good habits w/ the sinuses can go a long way toward good health. I am a huge believer in natural cures, and in not jumping to meds or surgery too quickly. However I must say that if things get to the "chronic" stage don't mess around. See your doctor and then if you get a ct scan make sure you know all your options (it used to be that sinus surgery was the only option. but now there are less invasive choices like balloon sinuplasty). That's my two cents. Take care everybody and keep those nasal passages clean! --Erin G Great article! I love my neti pot and recommend nasal irrigation all the time! No, it’s not exactly killer party conversation but good habits w/ the sinuses can go a long way toward good health.

I am a huge believer in natural cures, and in not jumping to meds or surgery too quickly. However I must say that if things get to the “chronic” stage don’t mess around. See your doctor and then if you get a ct scan make sure you know all your options (it used to be that sinus surgery was the only option. but now there are less invasive choices like balloon sinuplasty).

That’s my two cents. Take care everybody and keep those nasal passages clean!

–Erin G

]]> By: April http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7195 April Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:26:04 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7195 neti pots are the bomb. But Courtney didn't wash it after Jason. neti pots are the bomb. But Courtney didn’t wash it after Jason.

]]> By: Denise Gaskell http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7189 Denise Gaskell Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:21:03 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7189 I have a neti pot in my cabinet but have never used it! I am actually feeling a bit stuffed up after a recent airplane trip. Even though there are great directions in the box, without ever seeing anyone use a neti pot, I wasn't exactly sure I understood the process. Thanks for the visual-I needed that--signing off to go try it! Thanks :) I have a neti pot in my cabinet but have never used it! I am actually feeling a bit stuffed up after a recent airplane trip. Even though there are great directions in the box, without ever seeing anyone use a neti pot, I wasn’t exactly sure I understood the process. Thanks for the visual-I needed that–signing off to go try it!
Thanks :)

]]> By: Tee http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7184 Tee Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:55:19 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7184 I used to be dependent on nasal spray, but haven't used it since I started using my neti pot daily. Keeping the gunk out of your sinuses keeps one healthier and breathing more freely. Along with the salt (which should be thoroughly dissolved, else it can cause minor discomfort), I add one drop of tea tree oil and three drops of Pau d'Arco (for antibiotic and antifungal properties, respectively) and if I'm particularly stuffy, I also add one drop of either eucalyptus oil (mild) or peppermint oil (strong) into the pot. I recommend a neti pot to everyone, and urge them to stick with it; after a while, the freakiness of it goes away and it becomes as easy a habit as brushing one's teeth. In fact, I use my neti pot morning and night, while I'm taking care of the toofers. Great vid...thanks for sharing. :) I used to be dependent on nasal spray, but haven’t used it since I started using my neti pot daily. Keeping the gunk out of your sinuses keeps one healthier and breathing more freely. Along with the salt (which should be thoroughly dissolved, else it can cause minor discomfort), I add one drop of tea tree oil and three drops of Pau d’Arco (for antibiotic and antifungal properties, respectively) and if I’m particularly stuffy, I also add one drop of either eucalyptus oil (mild) or peppermint oil (strong) into the pot. I recommend a neti pot to everyone, and urge them to stick with it; after a while, the freakiness of it goes away and it becomes as easy a habit as brushing one’s teeth. In fact, I use my neti pot morning and night, while I’m taking care of the toofers.

Great vid…thanks for sharing. :)

]]> By: Mara (UrbanHoneyPie) http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7177 Mara (UrbanHoneyPie) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:47:11 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7177 I have never heard of one of these, but someday I will be brave enough to try it. Wow. :D Watching that just brought me memories of swimming and having water go up my nose, but I'm sure it's not the same feeling. Very interesting. I have never heard of one of these, but someday I will be brave enough to try it. Wow. :D Watching that just brought me memories of swimming and having water go up my nose, but I’m sure it’s not the same feeling.

Very interesting.

]]> By: Ken http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7176 Ken Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:43:25 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7176 Jason fantastic idea, my partner and I use an alternative method, the Neti Pot is too sloppy and difficult. We use what is called the Nasal rinsing system. Following the same procedures except that this system retains the rinse much cleaner and smoother.Its like a hyperdermic plunger. We love it, but HEY thanks for showing us an alternative, its important regardless, especially with the Virus scare out there to keep your mouth and nose clean. thanks. Jason fantastic idea, my partner and I use an alternative method, the Neti Pot is too sloppy and difficult. We use what is called the Nasal rinsing system. Following the same procedures except that this system retains the rinse much cleaner and smoother.Its like a hyperdermic plunger. We love it, but HEY thanks for showing us an alternative, its important regardless, especially with the Virus scare out there to keep your mouth and nose clean. thanks.

]]> By: Ange http://organicjar.com/2009/2311/comment-page-1/#comment-7170 Ange Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:08:46 +0000 http://organicjar.com/?p=2311#comment-7170 I got mine this winter when I suffered a sinus infection. It really helped and after using it my ears would pop as the passages were cleared. It can feel a bit odd at first but once the water is running through it's great. I got mine this winter when I suffered a sinus infection. It really helped and after using it my ears would pop as the passages were cleared. It can feel a bit odd at first but once the water is running through it’s great.

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