Daily Cleansing
Routine
Use your Neti Pot™ and related products every day to soothe and cleanse the
nasal passages.
The Saline Solution
Rinsing the nasal passage with a properly mixed warm
saline solution doesn’t burn. It is best to use a pure, non-iodized salt, such
as Neti Pot™ Salt or kosher salt. The amount you use depends on how finely the
salt is ground. Use a slightly rounded 1/2 teaspoon for coarse varieties, like
kosher salt, and a heaping 1/4 teaspoon for finely ground salt, such as Neti
Pot™ Salt. Stir it into 8 ounces of warm water, until the salt is completely
dissolved. You can mix the saline solution in your Neti Pot™.
If
your tap water has an unpleasant taste or contains chemicals, consider warming
some bottled water. If the water is too cool it may increase congestion. If it
is too warm, it will irritate the delicate lining of the nose. Never use hot
water.
Head Position
The
key to the nasal wash is holding your head in the proper position. Lean over the
sink so you are looking directly into the basin, then rotate your head to the
side so that one nostril is directly above the other. The forehead should remain
level with the chin or slightly higher.
Gently insert the spout into the upper nostril so that
it forms a comfortable seal. Keep your mouth open and raise the handle of the
NetiPotTM so that the solution enters the upper nostril and drains
out through the lower.
If
your head is rotated correctly and tilted at the proper angle, you can breathe
comfortably through your mouth while the saline drains through the lower
nostril. If the forehead is higher than the chin, the saline will drain into
your mouth.
When the Neti Pot™ is empty, rotate the head so you are
looking into the sink and exhale through both nostrils to clean them of excess
mucus and water. Use a tissue to catch any excess mucus.
When both nostrils are clear, mix another batch of
saline solution in the Neti Pot™ and repeat the procedure on the
other side. Remember to adjust your head so that the saline solution flows
freely out of the lower nostril. After the pot is empty, clear the nostrils as
before. -Himalayan Institute
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