Have you tried this for a sinus infection?

[Brandi]

My hubby has taught meditation for years and through him I've been introduced to Neti and other healthful practices. It's best to use noniodized salt when doing Neti, and I found one that is blended with soothing essential oils. Here's the link if you're interested.

http://www.intothescentedgarden.com/

I am going to the health food store today i will see if they have these.
You know for the women who live in the really cold area;s of the united states these little pots would be great for the dry air the are exposed to inthe winter. At least I live by the ocean and get some relief.

[Nickel428]

I love my neti pot. I avoided using it for a long time, but out of desperation decided to try it. I was afraid it would burn and I'd all but drown, but it was surprisingly easy. There is a small learning curve, but now I use it every morning. And that's the first thing I pack in my suitcase when I travel! For me it was the best $15 dollars I ever spent.

[teigyr]

Ok, I just ordered one! They are selling out everywhere, it seems like. It shipped yesterday so hopefully it'll be here soon.

I was always good with not getting sick until I moved to WA. Then it seems like it's a sinus infection every month unless I go on antibiotics. I react negatively to most antibiotics so I just feel miserable until the infection is gone but I think it's never really gone all the way.

So. We got an air filtration system in the house, I take allergy medication each night, and hopefully this neti pot will help with the rest. It seems like such a silly thing but everyone raves about it. I figure it has to work if it has people enthusiastically doing something that just seems SO uncomfortable

[snapdragen]

Once you get the hang of it, it's not even uncomfortable. I buy little pre-measured packets (SinuCleanse or something like that) and mix them in 1 cup of water. It's probably more expensive than mixing your own, but I'm all about convenient.

[sandra]

Does that stuff go down your throat?

[Brandi]

Does that stuff go down your throat?

That only happens when your nose is so clogged it can't go through except down your throat. That happend to me last week, I had to just give up. Or when you first try to do it it happend a couple times till i got the hang of it.
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[Flybye]

Well, here I am on a Friday evening with nothing better to do than post about my neti pot - what an exciting life I lead!!! I will follow up with some Halo 3.

I was diagnosed with another sinus infection the day that I first asked about the neti pot - it was a confirmed diagnosis, too - a sinus x ray. So, I boldly ordered a neti pot. I got it within a couple of days and have been using it now for about two weeks. Some of you have wondered how it works, so here is my report...........

disclaimer - results not typical, do not use boiling water or hot sauce, not meant as a flotation device, etc.

The results:

Headache is gone.
I am not as tired.
I haven't taken an antibiotic yet - even though I did get an Rx filled just in case.

I was *convinced* that it worked, but still a skeptic - I mean, come on, I took two semesters of statistics - I know what the placebo effect is! No one is going to pull the wool over my eyes!

SO.....

I convinced my dear 7 year old daughter who always complains about her throat (post nasal drip) and her eyes hurting (congestion) to give it a shot. She hasn't complained of a sore throat or hurting eyes since. Not only that, but I thought "what the heck" and took her off of her allergy medication. All is well.

SO.......

I join the throngs (is that really a right choice of words? Seems freakishly close to thongs) of women (and men) who boldly rinse out their sinus cavities on a daily basis.

Now that my sinus cavities are free and my report is written, I say thanks to those of you who helped convince me to give it a shot, and I now proceed to redeem my Friday night by playing a little Halo 3.

Nightie - night!

[colby]

We use one of these, because we are lazy and it's easy, but it's the same concept.

I use it every time I swim, and it feels OH SO GOOD. If I feel anything coming on or have any colors coming out my nose, a-irrigating I go.

We call it the Nose O Rooter.

http://www.hydromedonline.com/billca...m.php?item=hpx

[sundial]

We call it the Nose O Rooter.

LOL! Looks like the Water Pik has been reinvented.

[cyclinnewbie]

Hey I have one of these...it's the ONLY thing that cleared up my sinus infection after 4 rounds of antibiotics. It's also helping with my allergies this year. It's disgustingly gross, but it works like a charm!