Neti Pot: Allergy and Cold Relief
The use of a Neti Pot for nasal washing is an ancient yoga practice that promotes healthy sinus tissue and can help relieve sinus and inner ear conditions. Some people experience an improvement in their vision and hearing.
Mucous accumulation in the sinus cavities can become a breeding ground for bacteria ultimately causing inflammation that can lead to viral infection.
For regular maintenance, use your Neti Pot 2 – 3 times per week, or any time your sinuses feel congested.
Allergy sufferers can use their Neti Pot daily during allergy season to relieve congestion and sooth inflammation.
Directions:
- In a measuring cup dissolve a teaspoon of Brittany Sea Salt or Himalaya Salt in 2 cups of warm water. Too little salt will result in an unpleasant burning sensation.
- Pour 1 cup in your Neti Pot.
- Bend at a 90◦ angle over a suitable receptacle such as a sink.
- Tilt your head to the right and insert the spout in your left nostril. Relax and allow the water to pour in the left and out the right.
- Blow your nose gently, then repeat on the right.
If your sinuses are severely congested, the water may not pour through. Try again later in the day. Eventually it will break up the congestion and things will begin to move.
If there is a buildup of mucous in the sinus cavities, you can expect to blow your nose frequently for a couple of days as it clears out. You may hear crackling in your ears as hardened mucous is dissolved and eliminated.
A half hour after using your Neti Pot, have a tissue ready and bend forward to release any residual salt water in the sinuses.
*Updated February 2023
