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Hi All!!...Just wondering how many folks use neti pots regularly? If so how often do you use it? I just bought and tried a "Sinucleanse squeeze kit" and found almost instant relief. It was a stange feeling using it....almost like a drowning sensation(I did breathe through my mouth),I was delighted to see that it did travel from passage to passage. Any tips on this would of course be appreciated!! Thanks!! :) The Wiz!
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I used to use one, but haven't for a very long time.
You can use one every day if you want. They are a great tool for those that suffer from congestion. -
I use one every two or three days. I love it.
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- CommentAuthorAvidreamer
- CommentTimeDec 6th 2009
I have one, but haven't used it in nearly 2 weeks. I think I average using it about once every 2 days. It normally is a great feeling to get everything cleared out of there, unless the water temp is too cold, it becomes uncomfortable.
I stand by it as one of those personal hygiene tools, that just not everyone knows about. Yeah, I need t pickup the habit again, it's only a benefit I think. -
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CommentAuthorthehookster
- CommentTimeDec 6th 2009 edited
I dont have congestion but still use one. I tried to remember to use it every night but somethings i do forget.And at one time I was using it at morning and night.
I would'nt use it more then that. I suggest you use the neti salt and the liquid, its a sinus wash booster its sooths and moisturizes has a cooling affect. And also has a bunch of beneficial ingredients in it like goldenseal roots, chinese phellodendron barks, barberry root bark, chinese coptis root, xylitol from birch bark, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, menthol, grapefruit seed extract + more
and also theres more good info over here just do a search for neti pot, i'm sure you will find good info -
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- CommentAuthorAvidreamer
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009
Great suggestion thehookster, around here it is always dry, so I find my sinuses to be "caked" with snuff rather high up in there, adding a moisturizer/cleaner sounds good. -
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CommentAuthorJuxtaposer
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009
Goldenseal makes a good snuff too! -
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- CommentAuthorPieter Claassen
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009
I neti almost every day -
Yes hookster Thanks.....This kit did come with saline pouches that you mix with water...I will do some more looking around here for the neti salt and liquid! My sinuses have never been in great shape..I think I will try a once a day wash at first and see what happens!! :) The Wiz!
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CommentAuthorthehookster
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009
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I use one about every other day. The little spray bottles of saline are handy too. Kind of like a pressure washer for your nose.
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Thanks again hookster for the link to this product....I did stumble upon another link that has it cheaper...with a nice little demo also!! http://www.luckyvitamin.com/item/itemKey/76758 :) The Wiz!
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i ve been using mine every day for a year now.
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Been wondering about the neti pots as well. We've had a cold snap that just started a few days ago and my nose has dried out right along with the air outside.
So I was looking at them over to the local Walgreens today. The same section in the store had a device that was a large aerosol can with a hose, s'posed to accomplish the same thing as a Neti. Looked more like a can of Fix-A-Flat then something I'd stick up my nose.
Got me so confused I walked out with a simple bottle of saline spray! :-)
The spray helps, but as highly as the Neti Pot appears to be held around here it sounds as though it would be worth my while to try one out. -
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CommentAuthorthehookster
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009
@the wiz Nice Find, Thanks for the link, its quite a bit cheaper there. I wish they sold the liquid booster too. -
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Hookster....I think the additive(liquid booster)was straight Cayenne Pepper extract....which can be found everywhere! Unless you were referring to something else! :) The Wiz!
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CommentAuthorthehookster
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009 edited
heres a picture of it
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CommentAuthorthehookster
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009
@ the wiz do you know where i can find both with the salt being the same price as in the link you found? that would be great. I never seen the salt at that price, like i said, Good Find! are you planning on buying that salt, if you are i promise you wont regret it! I tried walgreens neti salt and sinus genie was way better to me. The extras that are in it really makes a difference. -
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CommentAuthorsandy130674
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2009
One of the cheapest ways to flush your nose out is with your own urine. It's sterile fresh and has lots of salts. Haven't tried it myself, but some swear by it. -
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The "Nati" Pot?
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@thehookster: I have not managed to find the liquid additive yet...but may just try the cayenne liquid extract with it...Yes..I will be ordering some soon!
@sandy130674: I am a firm believer in the "What comes out should stay out" theory...Thanks for that tip(I think!) :) The Wiz! -
I use mine daily and swear by it. I was going to offer them for sale, however I wasn't happy with the quality of the ones I was being offered from the trade. If anyone knows of some good quality neti-pots, please let me know.
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IMHO the best quality neti-pots seem to be of the ceramic variety. The plastic ones seem to corrode a bit- I can sense a slight plastic smell after months of use. Metal pots can rust at welded areas. I'd rather not take the chance with it- safe or not.
Ceramic does the job, is cheap, and if taken proper care will not chip or crack. -
Several forum members recommended a neti pot to me about a week ago, as I was suffering from severe congestion and nosebleeds every day for about a week. I've used it every evening since then, and I haven't had a single nosebleed, and my ability to appreciate snuff has improved dramatically. It's a strange sensation, but I can't imagine being without one, and using it everyday now that I've discovered it. Highly recommended, but make sure you use a saline solution as opposed to straight water. I use packets that cost about $5 for 100, and use 1/2 packet each time I use it. I tried the urine thing, but I'm just ever so slightly anatomically deficient to make that work ; ) Mine is an inexpensive plastic device. The neti pot, that is.
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Packets are a rip off. Neti Pot salt in a tub is cheap. Kosher salt is cheaper still. Any non-iodized salt will work, but get it as pure as possible.
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Neil Med is giving theirs away for free, with a two sample packs, via Facebook, US and Canada only, I think, which is unfortunate, but thought some here might be interested.
Current "fans" of Neil Med are not eligible, it seems. -
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CommentAuthorSnufffranzl
- CommentTimeJun 6th 2010
Roderick,
I've got this one: http://www.emser.de/seiten/produkte/emser_produkte_index2.html. It is not shaped like a pot but is easy to use. You can increase the rinsing pressure by squeezing the pot, which is great for cleaning deeper regions and opening blocked nostrils.
I use it about every four days. -
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- CommentAuthordevilock76
- CommentTimeJun 7th 2010
I consider around 3 times a week to be a good number. Some use it daily, some use it once a week or never.
Honestly each person is different, use your best judgement and if you doubt that consult your doctor.
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I used a different neti pot than I usually do (a real one, not the 'masaline' thing I have) and (because I don't happen to have any special neti pot type handy) a heaping 1/4 teaspoon of regular table salt in an 8 ounce glass of warm water, noticed the real neti pot was surprisingly nicer to use than my usual thing, nice mild pleasing 'been swimming in a chlorine pool' mild effect and all was well.. so I thought..
about an hour later someone was here helping me with things and I went out on the balcony to get out of the way and took my snuffbox of WE Garrett with me and took some out there and was overcome by the smell of a landfill, so much so I complained to my caregiver about it and asked her if she had any idea what stank so badly outside, even had her go out on the balcony with me and I could tell she was not smelling what I was smelling
she kinda gave me one of those "I'm worried about you" looks but just said "I dunno, maybe that build site over there" (but it was like a very nice subtle "oookay")
and I can see why, because I came back inside and sniffed more WE Garrett and have had the exact same landfill smell and that's when I realized that its coming from my WE Garrett (which is very unfortunate as its been my stable snuff)
Its only JUST now several hours later coming around to where it sorta smells a little like a hint of the old trusty WE Garrett (under the landfill)..
I grabbed another scotch and it was a bit better but still weird. If I hadn't had my snuffbox right on my desk and then in my hand and in my sight at all times I'd swear somebody did something to it, that's how strong its been.
Other snuffs, FUBAR Grunt, etc, have still smelled okay during this.
I guess the moral of the story is don't use regular salt in your neti pot. This is the first (and hopefully last) time I've ever had a WE Garrett "turn on me" minute. -
Regular table salt contains iodine which you shouldn't be sticking up your nose. I don't know if that accounts for the bad smells, but I would assume so. Kosher salt, and other non-iodine containing salts would be better for use in your neti pot.