| The Laryngoscope, a peer-reviewed journal of the | | | | symptoms associated with colds, the flu, allergies, or |
| American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological | | | | other sinus-related infections. |
| Society, recently published the results of an American | | | | So, how are they used? |
| study that surveyed 211 patients with different nasal | | | | Nasaline: The patented silicone tip is designed to fit |
| inflammatory conditions, including allergies. The study | | | | snugly in most adult nostrils. The tip produces a |
| concluded that the daily use of nasal cleansing with | | | | gentle swirl stream when the saline solution enters |
| salt water significantly improved many of the | | | | the nose washing away harmful, irritating particles. |
| parameters of experienced discomfort. It also | | | | Simply fill the Nasaline syringe with 2-ounces of saline |
| revealed that nasal irrigation has the potential to | | | | solution and experience drug-free relief from |
| improve overall quality of life and is a cost-effective | | | | everyday nasal and sinus ailments. |
| treatment. | | | | Neti Pot: This is an interesting little pot that looks like |
| Benefits of Nasal Rinse | | | | a small tea pot. It is used for running a saline solution |
| Nasal irrigation is a personal hygiene practice that | | | | through nasal passages. It will moisturize, clear nasal |
| involves flooding the nasal cavity with warm saline | | | | passages, and help to prevent infections. |
| solution. The goal of nasal irrigation is to clear out | | | | To use the neti pot, simply prepare the saline solution |
| excess mucus and particulates while moisturizing the | | | | by adding 8-ounces of warm water and a quarter |
| nasal cavity. Either a fluid-filled syringe such as | | | | teaspoon of non-iodized salt the pot. Turn your head |
| Nasaline® or a Neti Pot® can be used. | | | | to the side, and insert the spout into the upper |
| Nasaline was developed by a team of Swedish ear, | | | | nostril. Raise the neti pot so the saline solution flows |
| nose, and throat specialists. Neti pots have been used | | | | into the nose and out of the lower nostril. |
| in India and South East Asia for centuries to clear the | | | | "Users can also enhance the benefits of the nasal |
| nasal passages and sinuses, and are still widely used | | | | wash. For neti pot use, neti pot salts and washes are |
| today around the world. | | | | available," Tom Maroney, CEO of Banner Therapy |
| The practice of nasal irrigation/rinse has been | | | | Products, said. "For Nasaline users, complementing |
| subjected to clinical testing and has been found to be | | | | salts are also helpful." |
| safe and beneficial, with no apparent side effects. A | | | | is an e-commerce site that offers physical therapy, |
| nasal rinse will: | | | | spa therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, and |
| Remove mucus and pollution of the nasal passages | | | | alternative therapy products, supplies, and equipment. |
| and sinuses; | | | | They also have a wide selection of rehabilitation, |
| Help to prevent respiratory tract diseases; | | | | homeopathic, and occupational health products. |
| Relieve allergies, colds and sinusitis; | | | | Maroney recommends that after using the neti pot, |
| Help in the treatment of headaches and migraines; | | | | users may like to do the following simple exercise |
| and | | | | before blowing their nose: lean forward from the hips |
| Remove feelings of drowsiness, making the head feel | | | | and waist, head hanging down, and turn your head |
| clear and light. | | | | from side to side. |
| Nasal Irrigation Treatments | | | | Some practitioners recommend "drying" the sinuses |
| There are several products on the market that | | | | at this stage by rapidly breathing in and out through |
| profess to clear nasal passages and sinus airways, | | | | both nostrils. |
| however, many are prescription drugs or | | | | In conclusion, whether you choose Nasaline or the |
| over-the-counter products that are filled with artificial | | | | neti pot, you are sure to be satisfied with the results |
| ingredients. Nasaline and neti pots are natural-therapy | | | | of these natural therapy alternatives and will embrace |
| alternatives. They are gentle and easy-to-use. | | | | these alternative health care practices to make a |
| Doctors recommend nasal irrigation to treat | | | | positive change in your health. |