I was recently praising the Neti Pot while talking to a friend. “I can’t remember the last time I had a cold,” of course I left out, “I can’t remember the last time I used my Neti Pot.” I also forgot to knock on wood, lo and behold a few days later a cold hit. It knocked me out, but only for a couple days, mostly because I didn’t want to pass it on. I made efforts to use my Neti religiously throughout my cold. It’s a bit tougher though, like attempting to pour water through a clogged pipe. Eventually, I got myself back, rest, plenty of fluids and of course the Neti Pot.
For those who have no idea what a Neti Pot is it’s a small teapot shape device that you fill with a saline solution, you can get pre-mixes but really it’s about1/2 salt: 6oz warm water. That’s it. Oh, the catch is you put the teapot spout in one nostril and let the water drain out the other. This is where most people lose there love affair with the Neti. However, if you’re patient with yourself you can learn to do it pretty easily. Always use a salt water solution as plain water will certainly not feel right, and if it’s too hot or too cold, forget it.
It really is simple, and because it’s a natural solution you can repeat as many times as you like. Once or twice a day is good for most, three times when there is a bug going around. Brush teeth, shave, Neti, it’s really a simple routine.
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