29 October 2014
I thought I'd start sharing about the changes I've made to improve my health and a big one was ditching my prescription and over the counter allergy medications. How was I able to do that, you ask? Well, using a neti pot was part of it...
I had a doctor, back in New York, who wanted me to snort salt water out of my hand to help relieve my allergies. I thought she was crazy. Then I got into herbal medicine and when I kicked all my anti histamines I was introduced to the idea of a neti pot.
For those of you who aren't familiar, a neti pot is a nifty little device that allows you to rinse allergens etc out of your nose and sinuses with warm salt water. There are various styles of neti pots...some look like a cross between a gravy boat and a tea pot and some are basically a squeeze bottle. I prefer the ceramic but have been using the squeeze bottle for the past couple of years because I have been travelling so much.
While a little odd and worrisome at first, I still found it less off-putting than snorting water from my hand.
Fast forward at least 5 or so years, and I am still using a neti pot and not taking over the counter or prescription allergy meds. I really feel the difference when I don't use it every day...and when I have a cold, flushing out my sinuses really helps the cold move along faster because salt is anti bacterial (it also helps stop a nose bleed pretty fast).
I bought my first neti pot HERE but it was sort of pricy. It was also a little work of pottery art which I adored. And me being me, I went a little berserk and bought a Himalayan salt lamp, salt inhaler (etc) too. All of which helped but the Himalayan salt really wasn't necessary. These days, I buy fine sea salt (without any anti-caking agents), add a little pinch of baking soda, and call it a day. This is much more cost effective.
Next week I'll talk about the herbal teas and supplements I use for my allergies!
XO
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