How reliable and safe is a Neti Pot? Tell me of your experiences with one.?!
Question:
How reliable and safe is a Neti Pot? Tell me of your experiences with one.?
I heard about it for the first time today on "Ophra". I am wondering how safe they are and if you have used other things besides salt.
Answers:
Proponents claim that jala neti has numerous benefits including:
reduction of allergy problems
improvement to breathing
elimination of post-nasal drip
elimination of sinusitis or chronic sinus infections
moistening of dry nasal passages
temporarily reduces symptoms of phantosmia
common colds are either avoided or the duration greatly shortened
general improvement to sinus health.
If sinus symptoms persist consult a doctor.
Yogic breathing practices known as pranayama are greatly enhanced by the practice of jala neti since many of them involve deep breathing through the nostrils.
Other benefits practitioners may notice:
vision is clearer. Jala neti will clean the tear ducts enabling better cleaning and moistening of the eyes.
improved sense of smell
improved sense of taste
deeper more relaxed breathing
Though no research has been done, jala neti may help some people with sleep apnea.
They are very safe to use...one of my aunts uses one and she says it has worked wonders. I asked her if she has used anything other than salt but she said salt is the way to go.