How Effective Is Sinus Irrigation?
Sinus flushing actually began as a technique adapted from the Ayurvedic yoga practices of India. Originally a ceramic pot was utilized for this purpose, called a neti pot as translated from Sanskrit. The method probably resulted from the relief people experienced from inhaling cupped handfuls of water. Today you can buy neti pots in glass or plastic as well as in the original ceramic style. Most of them look like teapots, and Ive seen some that look like Aladdins lamp. The most necessary part is a spout with a conical end, which will seal off the nostril so the water goes where it needs to go. And you need a saline solution to put in the pot. You can buy pre-mixed packets for this purpose, or you can make your own solution. Basically you mix about sixteen ounces of lukewarm water with a teaspoon of salt, and some people add a pinch of baking soda. You should also have a towel and a box of tissues handy. Once this is well mixed, you bend over the sink, to at least a 45-degree angle. Tur
