I had only heard of a Neti pot until I experienced a couple of weeks of horrible ear and sinus pressure and my lovely naturopath advised me to get one. After my first try, and it was a bit tricky this first time around, I immediately felt relief and I was hooked. The basic premise is to fill this tiny vessel with warm salt water and carefully pour it into one nostril and out the other. I'll admit that the image is not all that attractive, but the results are really amazing and by my second try I found the process to be really easy.
The history of the Neti Pot, Jala Neti or Jal Neti, which means "cleansing with water" in Sanskrit, is a long one. It is an ancient Ayurvedic technique and one of the six cleansing processes of Yoga. It is said to not only cleanse the sinuses of dirt and pollutants, but it also relieves the problematic symptoms of sinus infections and seasonal allergies. Jal Neti also provides instantaneous results, unlike most medications that are generally accompanied by horrible side effects as well. According to the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine, it is also believed to soothe or cool the brain and therefore provide relief from headaches, mental stress and depression, along with aiding in meditation.
How have I made it so long without this wonderful little pot?
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eric comes with a neti pot. i was amused. : )
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