Neti Pot Usage

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#1

I teach the use of Neti pot to my students, and the results for those that try have always been very positive. I have one student for whom it is very painful. I recommend using non-iodized sea salt to make a saline solution with warm water. However, for this student, it apparently does not work. Do you know of what else could be used that would be gentler? She said she has always had a very sensitive nose, used to get bloody noses quite a bit, but know of no other damage.

Thanks, Joe

#2

Students who have allergies or sensitivities to nasal area should do wash with distilled water only no salt. Try using a neti pot by gravity flow only not any effort in snuffing. This might be all that is needed. There is also bodywork internal to nose and to manipulate the facial bones that is helpful for people with serious chronic issues in the passages. This i can do or my partner Jan Larivee.

#3

I have tried the neti pot. I can not get it to flow from one side and out the other. I have read and watch videos, but can not seem to get right. It seems that it just hits a wall and eventually I will get the saline in my throat, but no matter what it never flushes thru the sinus and out the other side. any ideas?

#4

Have you tried a) blowing your nose and b) eliminating dairy products from your diet?

If you are getting the solution in your throat then you are not in proper alignment bio-mechanically speaking.

I don’t really fancy discoursing about Neti over the Internet. It should be shown to you by your teacher.
However, life is what it is.

Tell us more about your neti process. If we don’t have to guess we may be able to answer you sensibly.

#5

i had the same problem when i first started with the neti and every time i start again after a break. the saline solution will hit a wall and the only out point is the back of the throat. my suggestions to try would be:

  1. pour more slowly, if it hits a wall just let it hit that wall, eventually i’ve found it will break through.
  2. try different head positions, tilting the head in different ways until it’s not running down the back of the throat. i almost always get stuff in the back of my throat eventually- i just let it go as it’s still flushing.
  3. i was told to use a litre (i have a lot of nasty stuff up there) per session (and 3 sessions/day), so once the path has been cleared, don’t stop, keep rinsing and rinsing until you’ve gone through a litre.

i love dairy so even though i’ve been told that could help i don’t want to give it up. i also have animal allergies, but won’t give up my 2 dogs. the neti bowl is my friend.

#6

Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your comments.
Where did you purchase the neti pot from?

If anyone knows of a good Internet supplier ? I am interested.

Thanks
Fin

#7

[quote=Fin;9813]Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your comments.
Where did you purchase the neti pot from?
If anyone knows of a good Internet supplier ? I am interested.
Thanks
Fin[/quote]

Just one of many places on the web you can find one. :smiley:
Health & Wellbeing - Neti Pots & Supplies

#8

Hi

I have been asked a question by one of my students who would like to start using a neti pot. She has told me she has had her adenoids taken out and was wondering if she would still be able to use a neti pot.

I have tried to get information on the internet regarding this but have been unsuccessful. Any ideas?

Thanks
Maxthedog

#9

Is it really necessary to post the above text in more than one place?
It does not even address the original poster’s inquiry.

#10

Hi all

My neti pot has helped quite a bit in helping my post-nasal drip, much more then anything a doctor has given me.

My right nostril is fine, but when I use my left nostril the water has a tendency just to run down my throat and I’m forced to swallow it. I know that sounds pretty nasty, but do you think I may have a physiological problem with my nasal cavity if this is happening?

Thanks

#11

Hello Pintsized and welcome to the forum. I merged your question into this existing thread to build on this jal neti discussion and so that you could see the quote of Mukunda’s post in this thread. Does his offering here occur as useful for you too?

#12

It does. My nose appears as if it has been broken, in that, it curves slightly to the right and has a bulge in the center, however as far as I know, my nose has never been broken.

It appears something like this. Is there anymore information on the method that was proposed to help people with serious nasal problems?

#13

Hello Everyone,

For those of you with stubborn blockage, ask your teachers to demonstrate the sutra neti in combination. You’ll need a urethral catheter for this, which you can get at any medical supply store or online. I believe it’s a #2, about 1/8 inch in diameter.

Sutra neti can be performed gently, to greater or lesser extent, two or three inches, or all the way down the throat, to physically open the passages. This stimulates and tones the passage walls.

TIP: Do the jala neti first to lubricate. Exhale through the nose as you insert the sutra downward (very important), right after passing through the nostril opening. Turn and wiggle the sutra to massage the passage walls. Follow up with several rounds of jala neti.

Peace,

Emil