Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot Complete Sinus Cleansing System Starter Kit
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Product Reviews of Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot Complete Sinus Cleansing System Starter Kit
Product Review: wow I can even hear better
Summary: 5 Stars
I was having a lot of trouble with allergies and several friends recommended a neti pot. Being at wits end, I decided to bite the bullet and order this set. It took me a few days to actually get over the odd idea of pouring water into my nose, but eventually the allergies were just too great.
Anyway, the first time I used this, I put in the recommended amount of salt - this was way too much. As another reviewer mentioned, you want to cut the amount of salt in half otherwise your nasal passages will burn with the pain of a thousand fiery suns. This is not a desired result.
Getting my head into the right position seemed second nature - the directions were pretty descriptive and easy to follow. However one should take care and remember to tilt the head otherwise the water will go down your throat.
But the strangest and best thing, for me, was what happened after. My ears started popping as the sinus cavity cleared. This and of itself isn't strange however my tinnitus (light but present) went away for a little while after! In fact I found that by using the neti pot every day, my tinnitus, while still there, was greatly lessened.
I don't know if this is common, but I'm quite happy with the purchase.
Product Review: Sidelining the sniffles
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had allergies for as long as I can remember. I guess you could call them seasonal allergies, but they never completely go away. At worst, they make me sneeze and itch, cause my eyes to water, and give me a headache. (That's when I take Clariton-D.)
At best, my only symptom is sniffling, and I end up blowing my nose a lot (probably about 10 times a day). It doesn't really bother me, except when I wake up in the morning to sing. I've typically cleared things out with a warm shower and hot tea, but I recently discovered a new tool that I love - the neti pot.
Yogis have been using neti pots for millennia to clear their nasal passages prior to yoga and meditation. The practice is gaining popularity in the West as one of a few alternative treatments that has been endorsed by the medical establishment for treating allergies, colds, and sinusitis. Here's a brief summary of the concepts behind it:
* The nasal passages act as the body's air filtering system, keeping dirt, dust, germs, and pollen from entering the airways. Nasal cleansing is like changing (or at least cleaning) the body's air filters.
* When nasal mucus gets thick, dry, thin, or runny, "it is easier for bacteria and viruses to penetrate the nasal lining and cause the swelling and excess discharge of mucus we call a 'cold'" (according to the Himalayan Institute).
* Running warm saline solution through the nasal passages can treat and prevent sinus problems, colds, allergies, and post-nasal drip and counteract the effect of environmental pollution.
Using the neti pot is simple, if a bit unsavory:
* Add warm water and 1/4 teaspoon non-iodized salt to pot.
* Standing over sink, tilt head to one side and pour solution into one nostril as it flows out through the other.
* Remove pot and blow air out through each nostril.
* Repeat process on opposite side.
When I first got my neti pot, I hated it. I had read wonderful things about it and expected more than the uncomfortable feeling of salt water up my nose! However, I've now been using it for about a month, and it really is amazing.
My nasal passages feel much cleaner and clearer, and I blow my nose far less often. In fact, I recently got the flu (complete with a horrible sore throat and swollen vocal cords), but my nasal passages stayed surprisingly clear. I use the neti pot every day, but some people prefer to use it "as needed" following a cold, after air travel, or during pollen season.
Product Review: Feel like giving this item 10 stars!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Extremly effective for sinus problems. Even if you are not sinus medication, you can use it!
Little secret; after you do Neti for couple of weeks, you notice significant decrese in dark circle under your eye!!
Product Review: One Scoop of Salt Will Do
Summary: 5 Stars
It works and only one scoop of the salt is necessary. More than that will sting. Follow the instructions regarding the positioning of your head while cleaning your nostril. Otherwise, it DOES go to the back of the throat. Be consistent in use to maintain clear sinuses.Product Review: Neti pot rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
This Neti pot sinus cleansing kit has delivered more relief than anything I've ever tried for my nasal allergies. Wouldn't be without it. At night I can breathe freely through my nose - something I could not say prior to my regular use of this Neti pot kit. My doctor advised me to try this (she also prescribed Flonase, which I take at night). If you have ongoing problems with nasal inflammation and congestion, give this a try.