Nasal Irrigation is not a new concept. This sinus cleansing technique has been practiced for centuries in the far east. Western medicine has just recently caught up to what some people have known for some time–nasal irrigation is an effective process to help maintain your sinuses.
The sinuses are self cleaning–that is if everything is working properly. Excess and dried mucus can prevent the body from being able to sweep out debris and bacteria from the nasal passages. Once the system breaks down, the person is left vulnerable to sinus infections and this condition can become chronic.
The key to keeping your sinuses healthy is to augment the body’s own cleaning process by washing your sinuses via nasal irrigation. This simple procedure is best done with a neti pot, which is a small vessel that resembles a teapot. The spout of the neti pot allows the user to press it against a nostril and pour a stream of warm saline concentration through the sinuses.
Nasal Irrigation washes out pollutants and moistens and keeps the sinus membranes from drying out. By keeping bacteria and excess mucus from becoming trapped in the sinuses, the neti pot is a life saver for those that suffer from chronic sinus problems.
It is permissible to irrigate the sinuses up to four times daily and the process can be done as part of your normal personal hygiene routine. It is also a good idea to flush the sinuses whenever you know you have come in contact with allergens that you know can cause you problems.
Nasal Irrigation is a inexpensive home remedy for sinuses problems and is more cost effective that buying over the counter decongestants, etc.
