Nasal irrigation is once again recognized as an effective way of eliminating sinus congestion, dealing with colds and treating allergies.
Why did he come back so much?
People are tired of drugs and want a natural alternative treatment for allergies, colds and sinuses. Nasal irrigation using an ayurvedic neti pot is the way to be cheap, fast and extremely efficient.
The appearance of an antihistamine or snorting does not eliminate the problem. Everything he does temporarily slows down the mucous products. Then, again, you get drugs in the nose or throat.
How does nasal irrigation fix the problem? It is not quite. This is a whole other topic that requires balancing the immune system, reducing stress, maintaining proper hydration and proper nutrition. To tickle your imagination, although freeze-dried nettle works very well, like quercetin.
But until you reach this treatment, allergies persist, as well as sinus congestion - especially now because of the common cold and flu. There should be relief - and this is what neti provides.
Basically, what neti does is gently washes away excess mucous membranes, bacteria, pollen, allergens, and sinus viruses. There is one main sinus that can reach the neti pot - the maxillary sinus, which is located on either side of your nose, - mostly inside the cheek bone. When they are filled with pus or mucous, it hurts. This not only hurts, but also provides further harbor for more bacteria and viruses, since the immune system cannot enter. The door is closed.
Nasal irrigation opens this door, washing out pus and mucous. Then, the immune systems of the IgA antibodies that live on the mucous membranes of your nose come back to work.
Can antihistamines, aspirin or tylenol do this? No.
Do not treat the symptom. Consider the cause of the symptom. It is very easy to do, and it is rarely done.
You need to think: "Why do I have sinus beast and pain on the sides of my nose?" Mucous buildup. OK. What for? I got sick from a cold. Good. What for? I work on my butt. Understandable. What are you going to do about it? Take vitamin C. (research shows that it really works when it is sick). This is the beginning.
What are you going to do with pain and sinus in the nose?
Going to do a nose irrigation with my neti pot. Good! Now we are talking!
Do you want to know how to use neti pot? Stupid question, I know. Of course you do!
In principle, I recommend using filtered water, because chlorine dries and irritates the mucous membranes, as it damages proteins. You may think that this is good because you want to dry the mucous membranes, and chlorine can help kill the bacteria. No, not at all. Chlorine requires plenty of time to kill the bacteria. Another thing is that you want your sinuses to have their natural mucous secrets, as they carry IgA antibodies. IgA antibodies are a signal from the immune system to kill bacteria and viruses in your nose.
{Small medical side nucleus: 1 out of 700 people - IgA deficiency. This is not suitable for obvious reasons. For these people the neti pot is extremely important. If you often have infections of the sinus, colds and other sinus errors, you can take the test if you are one of the lucky winners of an IgA deficiency. This is a simple test tube.}
To properly use neti bank:
- Fill the neti container with warm filtered or blocked water. Not cold or hot water. Must be warm.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon pure salt. Do not use mineral salts or sea salts. Some people are allergic to shellfish, and this does not help the situation. You can buy pure Neti salt, and it is not expensive. Ordinary table salt is also beautiful, but it is treated like crazy - they use about 15+ chemicals in order to get pure white salt. You did not want to know?
- You can also add a pinch of baking soda. It softens water a little, so it is easier on your mucous membranes.
- I use a tincture called Neti Wash Plus and it comes with zinc or zinc. This is mainly a mixture of antibacterial, antifungal agents and immune support nutrients and herbs that have proven to be effective in research. It is pre-cooked and simply adds a dropper or two to the neti pot. Use it only during the growth of the mucous membrane and sinus. Do not use every day, as it is designed to destroy sticky mucus. If you do not have a mucous mucous membrane, then it will damage your healthy thin mucous membrane, which you now know you need.
- I recommend doing this procedure in the shower. So you can not make a mess. You can also make it through the sink or sit down with a large bowl on the table in front of you.
- Insert the neti nose into one side of the nose. Tilt your head slightly to the side and slightly forward. This allows the medicinal water to flow from one side of the nose to the other. This action pushes the mucous, and also the healing water in your sinuses falls out.
- Stay in this head bent and tilted position until the water runs dry - say, about 15 seconds.
- When 15 seconds, take out the spout and gently blow the nose. Do not block one nostril while blowing your nose, as this causes the mucosa to come closer to your brain. Also do not strike forcibly, as this will push the mucous to your ear canal. Just blow the light - like a soft external snort.
- Repeat on the other side. Do this about 2-3 times on each side. Fill neti tank as needed. I can usually do it adequately with one full bank neti.
- It takes about 3 minutes. Sounds like a lot of work, but it's fast — especially when you do it more and more.
- Wash the neti container or place it in a dishwasher for sterilization. I recommend buying one for each person in the family. Thus, you do not need to wash it for so long.
You can feel one of two things: everything is cleared up and breathing easier - or - more filled than before. If stuffed, don't worry or hit your nose. Just wait. A mixture of Neti wash plus tincture works on the destruction of the mucous membranes and within a few minutes, you will look for tissue, as the mucosa begins to literally flow from your nose. It's pretty amazing how fast it works. Remember - do not blow hard and do not close one nostril. If you swipe or plug one nostril, you are overloading the sinus, or worse, move it to the ear.
Do not blow much. You do not need. Cleansing neti lotion and nasal irrigation do all the work for you. You simply provide cloth and garbage.
Try to stay rested, relaxed and healthy. It is not easy to do, but when you catch a cold or overload the sinus, you now know what to do!
If you have any questions about nasal irrigation, you can send me an email. I will be happy to help you.
Some basic warnings for nasal irrigation. If you have a bloody nose routine, don't do it. If you get a bloody nose, adjust the ratio of salt / baking soda / tincture. If you still have bloody noses, stop, as the mucous membranes may be too discharged. I do not recommend using neti wash plus with zinc if your nose is sensitive. They do neti washing without zinc, which is also effective. Zinc is added because it stimulates the immune system. Also, do not use the neti plus mouse if you do not have sinus congestion or mucous membranes in your sinuses. Simple nasal irrigation with salt and baking soda is all you need if you have a slight buildup - say, from sleep.
Which neti bank to choose? I prefer the stainless steel pot when I broke my ceramic pot in the shower when it fell. The plastic neti-bank is also convenient, since you can throw it in your luggage while traveling.
NPR made a special news report on the use of neti pots and nose irrigation. Neti canins make a strong return as the main treatment for congestion and sinus aneurysm.
NPR Summary: Morning Edition, October 12, 2005. The old technique, which may have evolved from the traditions of yoga, turns out to be a simple and effective way to combat the cold. Flushing the nasal passage with warm salt water can help prevent colds and relieve allergies. By: Patricia Neighmond
You can fully listen to the program on this page.
Good OH - they never cease to amaze me.
Enjoy the broadcast!
In health, Ben
