The Neti Pot: Easy and Affordable Non-medication Allergy Relief
By Staff | Jun 4, 2007
A new contender in the race to relief allergy has come to us from India and surprisingly it is not a new medication. It is the Neti Pot which is otherwise known as a Nasal Irrigation system. The Neti pot helps relieve stuck allergens from your nasal passage (dust, pollen, etc.) as well as mucous that has become hardened.
The pot actually reminds me a little of “genie lantern” instead of a pot. It holds 8 fluid ounces of liquid. The best solution to use for allergy relief is a purified water solution of 8 ounces mixed with ¼ teaspoon of sea salt. Table salt is not recommended because it will most likely irritate your nasal passages.
The using of the Neti Pot takes a little practice to master. Stand in front of a sink and lean forward so that your head is over the sink and gently tilt your head to one side. Place the spout of the Neti Pot into the nostril that is not tilted down. Slowly tip that pot so that a gentle stream of water runs through the first nostril and then runs out the downward tilted nostril. You may have a small amount of water go down the throat but that is a normal occurrence. Use the entire pot of solution and then repeat with the other nostril. Do this two to three times daily until your allergy symptoms have surpassed.
Surprisingly, after you get used to the sensation of using the Neti Pot, the sensation is quite pleasant and cleansing. It also is a simple and cost friendly way to clear up your allergies naturally and medication free. The Neti pot can be purchased for about $20.00 at many retailers as well as on the Internet. To learn more about Neti Pot and buy go to www.netipot.org. Try it and you might just find your new allergy relief.
- Beth Callahan
