Sinus cleansing flushing neti pot

    I could've lived another 100 years and would probably never realize on my own this is possible. I've previously inhaled sea water with my nose to force being able to equalize when having problems doing so due mucus and/or inflammation of the Eustachian tubes. But this flushing is so much more pleasant (after you get the hang of it) and more hygienic. I feel really clean and breathing easier after doing it. I can't tell you specifically what it cures, there's information about this online. I use it as needed, sometimes after a task that I felt put some unhealthy stuff up my nose. Certainly after a day of diving.


    My neti pot is the cheap $5 one from Walgreens. There are different style ones, they're all basically like a little tea kettle without sharp edges that would hurt your nose. I'd like to upgrade to ceramic pot just for the hell of it, but it's more likely to break and the plastic one works fine. I use my filtered drinking water, heat 16 seconds in the microwave to get the water a little warm, and mix in the salt with a finger. At this point I'm familiar with the sensation and angle I have to tilt my head, I can get a nice stream going like the girl in the vid just not as easy on the eyes :)


    How to perform nasal cleaning with Neti Pot by Advaita - YouTube


    NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot - YouTube

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orpf63wsLyo


    Out of the past... my all time favorite nose cleaner.:D:D;):thumbsup2:
    But I like 1:24 in Dan's second vid.:laughing3::laughing3:


    Cheers, Don

    "Great mother ocean brought forth all life, it is my eternal home'' Don Berry from Blue Water Hunters.


    Spearfishing Store the freediving and spearfishing equipment specialists.

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    "it shouldn't come in your mouth unless you're tilting your head backwards" :laughing:


    Don, I remember when Marco posted that vid a couple of years ago. It was on my mind when I started this thread. Knowing what I know now about using the neti pot, what this chick is doing with the syringe is ignorant, uncomfortable and risky. I was actually looking for that thread to link to this one and couldn't find it.

    I feel like I should contribute given my persistent sinus problems.
    I used to use the cheap CVS sinus rinse pot, then "upgraded" to the Neilmed tea kettle one with more water volume. It was on again off again for me until I went to go see a naturopathic doctor here on Oahu.


    He basically told me my sinus mucosal tissues were irritated from the constant vog Hawaii receives from Kilauea volcano and said it was good that at least I knew about sinus rinsing. He did say however that just using the normal neti pot was only covering 1/3 of the sinus tissues/area. His new method has worked in draining out my sinus.


    He explained to me that there are three turbinates on each side of the nose that needed to be rinsed with warm water mixed in with salt which acts as a solvent to thin the mucus in each of the turbinates. To accomplish this, I use a nasal aspirator or you can use a syringe. Wash the 3 turbinates on one side and then the other side. Repeat 2x. To get the right angle for it, the first turbinate, you point the syringe/aspirator in a straight line parallel to the ground into your nose, it's tough at first to get the right positioning, but you will know its working when you feel the drainage in the soft palate at the back of the throat, what comes out of your mouth should be clear and viscous like watery mucus. The second turbinate is at a 35-40 degree angle, the last turbinate is almost at a 90 degree angle pointing towards the eyes almost. At first, it takes it takes about 10-15 minutes to get the right sensation but the whole process, once mastered should take less than 5 minutes. I do this process in the morning and night everyday. This is what works for me.

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    "it shouldn't come in your mouth unless you're tilting your head backwards" :laughing:


    Don, I remember when Marco posted that vid a couple of years ago. It was on my mind when I started this thread. Knowing what I know now about using the neti pot, what this chick is doing with the syringe is ignorant, uncomfortable and risky. I was actually looking for that thread to link to this one and couldn't find it.


    I'm a mind reader ;) but she is hot.:D


    Cheers, Don

    "Great mother ocean brought forth all life, it is my eternal home'' Don Berry from Blue Water Hunters.


    Spearfishing Store the freediving and spearfishing equipment specialists.

    I used to be a religious Netipot used until I read that US water protocols are not designed to filter intermembral organisms so two people have died from introducing brain eating parasites into their sinuses. If you are going to use a Netipot, please boil the water and let it cool before use. The only way to be safe


    I know, hundreds of users and only two got sick but I don't want to chance it

    i like to spear fish

    I was thinking today (because I have a sinus infection and I've been hugging my neti pot) that these chicks in these videos make it look like it all goes so smooth because they have healthy sinuses. The reality when you use this thing and your'e all gunked up is not so pretty lol..

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    Lunker, I have heard the same thing. The Neil Med kit clearly states to use distilled water to prevent any harm from bacteria or parasites. This also helps reduce the burning sensation from impure water.

    Filters don't remove viruses, I always boil water one minute minimum per CDC guidelines for drinking water sterilization.

    Quote from Dan

    The chlorine in city water takes care of most waterborne pathogens How does chlorine added to drinking water kill bacteria and other harmful organisms? Why doesn't it harm us?: Scientific American I don't know what viruses you'd expect to be in water that wouldn't be in the ambient environment.


    I'm assuming if E coli and other bacteria from livestock, vermin, sewage leakage, etc can be transmitted from miles away in city water, associated viruses might accompany them. Since nasal irrigation removes protective mucus from sinus membranes, shouldn't the sterilized water should be as free as possible from any type of virus?

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