The Netti Pot Blog

Runny noses, blocked nasal passages, heavy head, difficult breathing and that miserable feeling… use the netti pot and see immediate results.

When you first use the Netti pot and the nasal passages begin to clear up, one of the first things you notice is the vast improvement in your sense of smell. As the body heals itself, you feel better and the everyday battle with nasal discomfort soon becomes a thing of the past.

Nasal irrigation with the Netti Pot can give immediate relief in colds and cough, facial pain and headaches; and is excellent in the management of chronic sinusitis and some forms of asthma.

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Simple and Effective - Netti Pot way to keep the sniffles at bay

Most of us have had to deal with a runny nose, or worse, the debilitative and sometimes painful nasal congestion that makes us wish for a miracle cure. Many of us have chronic blocked sinuses or asthmatic conditions, where, every day is a battle to breathe properly - something that we should be able to take for granted.

The air we breathe has all kind of things that we may be susceptible to; pollen in the air, dust and dust mites, pollutants and chemicals or other particulates that have become so much a part of our lives.

All of this passes through our nasal passages and usually we are no worse for it. There are times, however, when our bodies are overwhelmed and we get either a runny nose or a blocked one.

We load up on medicines that keep us functional but which, inevitably, have their own side-effects. All contributing to a very low quality of life.

Does this have to be so?

Jal Neti or nasal irrigation is an ancient Ayurvedic method of keeping the nasal passages clean and healthy. It comes from India where, as in other South Asian countries, it is practiced regularly. It involves the passing of saline warm water through the nasal passages to clear them of dirt, sometimes old and infected mucous and bacteria. Many studies have found that this simple practice is an effective way to keep infections of the nasal passages at bay.

It has been proved to make significant difference to patients suffering from chronic sinusitis and certain kinds of asthma.

Hay fever, facial pain, headaches, all benefit, as do cough and cold.

A Netti Pot or Neti Pot is a container with a specially designed spout that is used for nasal irrigation. It is usually made of stainless steel, ceramic, plastic or copper.

If you have never used the Netti Pot, you may find the idea of pouring saline water through the nostril strange and getting used to. Those who have used it know it to be a life saver. Three minutes every day is all that it takes to maintain a healthy and bacteria free nasal environment. No discomfort of clogged nasal passages, blocked sinuses and multiplying bacteria. The water should be comfortably warm and the salt (non-iodised, preferably sea salt) should be such that the solution tastes like tears. If this is right, you will not even feel the saline water as it passes through the nasal passages doing its good work.

Yoga practitioners take the procedure much further, they know that ‘breath’ and the way we breathe is the foundation on which our physical and mental health is built. For them, Neti or the process of nasal cleansing is an integral part of their lives and is often used to assist in advanced meditative techniques.

For you and I, a simple nasal wash with the Netti Pot can make all the difference between feeling miserable and easy breathing.

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Do you have any questions about the Netti Pot / Neti Pot?

If you have any questions about Neti Pot, nasal irrigation, sinusitis or related issues, please post them in the comments section of this post, we will do our best to find the relevant answers to them.

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Sinusitis is the inflamation of the paranasal sinuses due to infection. These are hollow air spaces in the skull surrounding the nose. Each sinus opens into the nose permitting free flow of air and mucous into the nose. When there is swelling in the nose, the opening of the sinus may get blocked, trapping air and other secretions in them. This creates pressure on the sinus walls causing intense pain. Also because the mucous secretions cannot drain away, bacteria may multipy in these enclosed spaces causing infection and fever. Use of the Neti Pot / Netti Pot drains the nasal passages, prevents bacteria from multiplying and is extremely effective in the management of sinusitis.

Watch video to learn more about sinusitis …

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The Neti Pot also known as Netti Pot is used for Neti, an old technique for nasal irrigation. It involves the pouring of warm saline water through the nostrils. It helps to clear out the mucous and other particulates present in the nasal passages. It also helps to keep the passages bacteria free, thus helping one to breathe freely and letting the body take steps towards boosting its defence mechanisms and regaining good health.

Dissolve the salt in warm water in a Neti Pot, lean over a sink with your head bent forward and tilted to one side and pour the solution through the upper nostril. It will come out of the lower nostril along with any mucous that may be present in the nasal passages. Breathe through your mouth while doing this.

Exhale to allow any water that is left in the nose to come out and repeat the process with the other nostril.

I found some excellent information at ‘Advaita Yoga Ashrama’ where they have given a detailed account of how to use the neti pot.

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In a Neti Pot / Netti Pot filled with warm water about 1/4 teaspoonful is enough, it should taste as salty as tears do. Too little or too much and you will feel discomfort. It stings.

The right amount and you will hardly feel anything at all.

Over time your body adjusts and you will know exactly how much is right for you.

However, this amount is sometimes increased to get other benefits like absorbing excess fluids from swollen parts of the nasal passages. This is part of advanced neti techniques and is best done under guidance of experienced yoga practitioners.

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Neti or the process of cleansing the nasal pathways is an old Indian technique for removing harmful toxins from the body and it is generally believed, that its practice contributes greatly to one’s health and keeps many of the diseases associated with ageing at bay.

Many in India and parts of South Asia practice Jal neti or cleansing of the nasal pathways with water as a daily ritual, quite like brushing one’s teeth. Many Yoga teachers however, say that Neti needs to be performed only when it is necessary and not everyday.

Neti or cleansing the nasal pathways, when performed with a string is known as Sutra neti and when a catheter is used it is known as Dand neti.

Jal neti is the technique most commonly used and is now practiced by many people around the world. It is also known as nasal irrigation. A Neti Pot also known as Netti Pot containing warm saline water is used to pour the solution through one nostril and out the other, in the process, clearing out the nasal pathways of sometimes old and infected mucous and giving the body a chance to begin the process of healing itself.

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Netti Pot / Neti Pot Instructions

This video is a demonstration of the Neti Pot along with detailed interactive instructions.

Jal neti is one of the best techniqes to clean the nasal pathway. For more details see Yoga Point

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A Netti Pot or Neti Pot is used for nasal irrigation with warm saline solution. It is a natural approach to nasal sinus and daily use will reduce and prevent symptoms, medication need and doctor visits. It can be used by patients of chronic sinusitis including symptoms of facial pain, headache, halitosis, cough and cold. The goal of nasal wash is to clear out excess mucous and particulates and moisturize the nasal cavity.

In an American Study of 211 patients with different inflammatory conditions in the nose including allergies, they found that the daily use of nasal cleansing with salt water (netti pot) significantly improved many of the parameters of experienced discomfort. The study concluded that nasal irrigation has an enormous potential of improving the quality of life of millions of patients in a very cost effective way.
Tomooka L. et al. (2000) Clinical Study and Literature Review of Nasal Irrigation. The Laryngoscope 110:1189-1193.

An English study showed significant improvement of the conditions in the nasal passages and improvement of the general quality of life of patients with chronic sinusitis, as a result of cleansing the nose with salt water.

A Swedish study of the effect of daily use of nasal cleansing of the nose with salt water (netti pot) for workers of the wood industry. There was a positive effect both on the experienced symptoms and also on the measured functions of the nose of these workers. (1997) Effect of Nasal Lavage on Nasal Symptoms and Physiology in Wood Industry workers. Rhinology 35:108-112.

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