Today I'm showing a picture of myself demonstrating the netti pot. This marvelous little tool helps keep sinuses and nasal passages clear and well lubricated. Ahh, it's delightful to be able to breathe easy!
I know it looks odd, but it works! You make a saline solution with 1/8 teaspoon salt and warm water stirring until dissolved. Then tilt your head, and pour into your top nostril. The water travels up into your sinuses and out the other nostril pulling out any debris with it. Yes! Your two nostrils are connected!
It is an easy practice that comes to us from ancient yoga tradition. Netti pots are available at health food stores. They are a great investment in your sinus health. When sick with a cold they are a godsend because it is possible to easily clean out all the muck that makes it so miserable to be sick.
While I'm at it I'll recommend another book for all you miserable sinus sufferers out there: Sinus Survival by Dr. Ivker. I was among you for several years of my life and after I read this book I started down the road to wellness. Dr. Ivker gives many strategies for curing your sinus problems. Get a copy of this book if you or a loved one suffers with sinus problems!