CLEAR YOUR BLOCKED NASAL PASSAGES SO YOU CAN BREATHE BETTER !
A NATURAL SOLUTION TO RESPIRATORY ISSUES!
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Jal Neti Pot : Nasal Irrigator
Nasal Irrigation or Jal Neti has been around for ages, and is an essential part of the yogic practice.
Saline nasal irrigation is a popular home remedy to relieve conditions such as allergies, colds and mild sinus infections. It is great to fight haze/pollution related respiratory issues too !!
Neti removes all the dirt and bacteria filled mucus from within the nose.
It also helps to drain the sinus cavities. This in turn, will help to reprogramme the body’s natural mechanisms against nasal infections such as hayfever, allergies, sinusitis and other upper respiratory complaints like sore throats and coughs, post nasal drip, inflammation of tonsils and adenoids.
It is beneficial for illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis as it reduces the tendency for mouth breathing by freeing the nostrils of mucus.
It has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain by drawing out excessive heat, and is therefore beneficial for headaches, migraine, epilepsy, temper tantrums, hysteria, depression and general mental tension.
Neti is of great benefit for problems associated with the eyes. It helps flush the tear ducts, encouraging clearer vision and gives a sparkle to the eyes.
It can be beneficial for certain types of ear disorders such as middle ear infections, glue ear, tinitis.
Neti improves sensitivity of the olfactory nerves, helping to restore lost sense of smell, and thereby benefits the relationship with taste and the digestive processes.
It has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands which control the hormonal system. This has a harmonising effect on emotional behaviour.
Neti affects the psychic centre known as Ajna Chakra which helps in awakening higher states of meditation.
It helps to stimulate better powers of visualisation and concentration and gives a feeling of lightness and clarity to the mind.
Neti is excellent for those trying to give up smoking. Since it reduces the tendency for mouth breathing, Neti re-sensitises the nose to the actual pollution of ingesting smoke, thereby de-programming the brain of the physical and psychological addiction.
The Nasal Rinse has been recommended on the show Tried and Tested
The Nasal Rinse is another type of neti pot. In fact, the neti pot is much easier to use ! The sachets are simply salt (sodium chloride) and (sodium bicarbonate) baking soda. Don't pay big bucks for this, just buy the neti pot and a pinch of salt and baking soda !!
·Use distilled or boiled and cooled water
·Fill the pot with lukewarm water that is either distilled or boiled and cooled. Be careful about the temperature, it should NOT be cold, just lukewarm
·Drop a pinch or two of sea salt or Himalayan salt into the pot and stir it. You could taste a drop – it should taste like your tear drops
·Tilt your head to the left side and hold the spout to the right nostril. Open your mouth and breathe through your mouth. The water will start flowing out from the left nostril.Blow your nose to remove all the water.
·Repeat on the other side.
·If you have a blocked nose, it may take some time, but the lukewarm water will help to clear your nose.
It may feel funny or difficult at first to do this, but soon you will master the technique and reap its benefits
Plastic Neti Pot : unbreakable, easy to pack when travelling, cheaper (Market price is SGD 12)
Ceramic Neti Pot: Classic feel of ceramic, beautiful, sturdy (Market price is SGD 40) CERAMIC PRICE HAS DROPPED ! BUY IT @ $4.90 more than the plastic one! Make your choice ....
