Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot
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Product Reviews of Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot
Product Review: Got my health back!
Summary: 5 Stars
I suffer from severe pollen allergies Jan-June, which I used to keep under control with antihistaminics. This year though, the situation in mid Jan was already seriously unbearable: my nostrils were completely clogged, swollen and I could not breathe for days. And the mucus all over the place would make me cough all the time too. This despite antihistaminic medications taken regularly, cortisone nasal sprays and any other type of drug I had tried.
I bought my neti pot out of desperation while waiting in line at Rite Aid, because I was ready to try anything to get some relief.
I wish my doctor had told me about this before! This is fantastic, I felt better from the start, even though the effectiveness was super after about a week of regular irrigations 2-3 times a day, isotonic and hypertonic. Now I can breathe!! This is a very healthy and safe procedure: it's as safe as swimming into the ocean and getting some salted water in your sinuses, and the feeling in your nose is the same. I would recommend it to anyone suffering from allergies, it's the best treatment I tried so far.
Product Review: Great Neti Pot - perfect for travel!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using this Neti pot off and on for a little over a year now. I've used it mainly when I was having sinus/nasal symptoms that I wanted to clear up, but this Spring I've committed to using it regularly to prevent any problems. I pulled it back out of the closet a few days ago when I got my first Spring sinus headache and it totally wiped it out! I'm a believer! I've actually gotten rid of a nasty sinus infection without antibiotics with it in the past. Gotta love that, since I hate taking meds and the antibiotics cause other problems.
This neti pot, in particular, is great. It's super lightweight, but durable. I've taken it with me on travel several times. I use it as soon as I can after the plane trip, and so far have avoided getting sick. I used to get sick nearly every time I flew!
As other posters have mentioned, you don't need to spend the money for special salt. I use non-iodized Kosher salt and it works great. Be sure to use filtered water though, since there is no sense in sending any potential contaminants or minerals through your sinuses.
If you've been trying to decide if you can "stomach" using a Neti pot, just take the leap! The first time is interesting, but you'll soon get the hang of it. Tilt your head forward, rotate it to one side and remember to breathe through your mouth - no problems at all.
Product Review: Great for allergy sufferers
Summary: 4 Stars
I have seasonal allergies that seem to peak in the fall due to large amount of ragweed pollen in the air. I bought this neti pot to provide some temporary relief during this period since allergy medications don't see to be able to keep up with amount of pollen in the air during this period where I live.
I'm pleased to say it works very well. Before I started using the neti pot, I used to wake up several times at night sneezing and needing to blow my nose. After I started using the neti pot at nights before going to bed, that has thankfully become a rarity. I also use it in the morning during my shower. It definitely is not going to replace allergy medication for me but it is a great complement to them.
I bought the nonbreakable plastic version. It's pretty light and thin plastic, however, I think it'll stand up okay to daily use.
For the solution, I mixed up about 3 parts kosher salt to 1 part baking soda and put about 1/2 ts. in the pot with warm water.
Product Review: I <3 Neti Pots
Summary: 5 Stars
Who knew that the Neti Pot could be so useful?? Each day I rub that little lamp, and magically a genie appears. You ask, what can the Neti Pot do for me?
- I no longer pray each night for God to help me pay the bills each month...I whip out my Neti Pot and **poof** my bills are paid
- I no longer wish for good looks because when I carry this magical pot, **poof** men wearing wolf T-shirts howl me
I recommend this Neti Pot to anyone who is looking for clairvoyance in their life.
Product Review: I can breathe!
Summary: 5 Stars
A miracle device!
I must admit, I ended up using the Neti Pot out of sheer desperation - not out of recommendation. It seems that when I get a cold I always have the worst sinus problems, total blockage and a terribly runny nose. Sinus problems are definitely the most annoying symptoms with a cold, for me anyways.
For me, when I get a cold usually it goes like this -
First I'll try steam, vapor-rub, and pretty much every non-medicine based approach. I don't like using cold medicine because often-times it doesn't work at all, in the best case my sinuses will clear slightly and I'll have a terrible runny nose. But usually it doesn't work and I'm stuck with that 'medicine-head' feeling the next day. So, meds don't work. I don't like using sprays because they only work briefly and my mom actually lost her sense of smell by using a nasal spray, so that scared me away. In the end I just fight a losing battle until I eventually get over the cold.
Recently a terrible cold started going around at my office. I work in a small office of a dozen people so it hit everybody - hard. I started going through the same rituals of steam, vapors, etc (they do seem to work slightly, though it's often short-lived). After doing a little research I ran across this device. The whole thing sounded odd, but it did make sense so out of desperation I decided to give it a try. Let me say, I'm never going back to my old rituals! This thing really is magic.
I can't believe how well the neti pot works! It's so simple, so basic, but it works so well! When I flush my sinuses with the neti pot I get instant relief and long lasting relief at that! Before I would beg for just 5 minutes of relief and now I can go at least a couple hours (and that's when my cold is at its worst). Unlike medicine my nose dries up enough to where it doesn't run at all! (But not too dry) It's almost too good to be true, instant, long-lasting relief and no runny nose? No way! Also, I swear my cold is going away much faster then usual. I'm writing this on my break and as I write this review I'm hearing people sniffle and talk funny and they've had this cold for a couple weeks now. I just got this cold a few days ago and I'm feeling much better all-around. I'm not sure if this is helping me get over the cold faster then usual, but it sure seems that way.
I do have a few tips for you though if you decide to go this route -
First, if your nose is 100% blocked (or a nostril is) then the neti pot might not work so well - you should have at least a little bit of air-movement through your nostrils. If you're totally blocked then try to clear your nose temporarily, even slightly, so you can use this device. Try taking a hot shower, using a vapor-rub, or even try doing as many push-ups as you can (this really does work).
Try clearing out the most blocked nostril first. I have read reviews where people experience ear pain when using a neti pot. I think what happens is that people have a really plugged nostril and they start by trying to clear the lesser-plugged nostril and the unclear nostril is so clogged that the solution takes another route - to the ear, which causes ear pain. If you start with the most plugged nostril then if the solution doesn't clear it, at least the solution is blocked right away and not taking another route in your head!
Don't tilt your head too much. Once you have the solution flowing through your sinuses and the neti pot starts to empty a bit, just tilt the neti pot more, not your head. When I used this for the first time I tilted my head too far and I could feel the solution go deep in my ears and it caused a little bit of ear pain. I immediately stopped so the pain wasn't too bad, but you can avoid it by not tilting too much. This all may sound complicated but it's not, just watch a couple YouTube videos and you'll see how to do it correctly.
The neti pot isn't just great for colds and allergies - it's safe to use every day! Go ahead and use it so your sinuses are always nice and clean.
In the end I can't recommend this enough. It's the only thing that works well for me when I have a cold. When I'm over this cold completely I still plan on using this pot at least a few times a week, just to keep things clear. This device may sound weird (my wife thinks I'm nuts!) but it really does work. Try it!