Posted by Aneron Kepasil on August 30, 2010
Located behind the bones of the face are hollow spaces filled with air. These hollow spaces are the sinuses and they act as a passage between the nasal cavity and the nostrils. So what is sinusitis? Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the sinuses. Common symptoms include pain or pressure in the face, nasal obstruction or blockage, and a thick post-nasal drip. Those suffering from sinusitis may also experience headaches, a fever, or feel fatigued.
Sinus irrigation is one natural method for treating Sinusitis as well as preventing it. This practice includes running a stream of warm saline water mixture through one nostril and letting it drain out the other. Debris and bacteria are then washed out of the sinus cavities, preventing infection and clearing the airways.
There are also over the counter nasal sprays and saline sprays. Saline sprays are non-medicated and simply contain salt water. Using nasal sprays involve holding one nostril closed while inserting the cone applicator into the other nostril and breathing in sharply while squeezing the bottle.
A warm compress can work wonders. To make a compress, run hot water over a wash cloth, wring out, let cool for a moment, and then place over the face. The compress can be placed over the eyes and nose. Doing this several times a day can lessen some symptons.
Sinus problems seem to affect everyone these days. Many try to relieve the headache pressure by using very warm cloths over the eyes. Another remedy would be the use of a saline solution in the nose. Yes, these things may give relieve briefly. However, we know that sinus infections are caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi growing inside of our sinuses. One thing that may pop into our mind is to sign up for sinus surgery.
Treating Sinusitis naturally may be possible with a new product called SINUVIL. SINUVIL is a natural remedy, made from a medicinal plant native to South Africa, called the Pelargonium. SINUVIL claims to have the ability to naturally drain your sinuses, relieving pressure and pain, boost your immune system, enabling you to better fight off infections in the future, prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in your sinus cavities, preventing infection, and soothe inflamed and swollen tissues. SINUVIL is also recommended for those with weakened immune systems, such as people suffering from a chronic disease, as well as the elderly.
Learn more about What Medications Are Available for Treating Sinusitis?. Stop by our site where you can find out all about Sinus Infection Home Remedies that Work.
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Posted by admin on April 23, 2009
NeilMed NasaFlo Unbreakable Neti Pot with 50 Premixed Packets
Contents: 1 NASAFLO Neti Pot Irrigation Device – 8 oz. (240 ml); 50 packets of USP Grade (99.9% Pure) Sodium Chloride & Sodium Bicarbonate Mixture (pH balanced, natural ingredients, isotonic, preservative free & iodine free); educational brochure; directions.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars It really works and is well worth a try!
Rinsing out your sinuses with saline is a rather frightening concept at first, but the relief has been amazing. As a person with chronic sinusitis and perennial, winter head colds I was at the end of my rope. I’m not the kind of person that runs to ‘alternative’ treatments, but on the advice of a friend decided to try out a Neti Pot.
The results were surprising. I can’t say that the saline rinse does away completely with the need for decongestants/antihistamines, but using this twice to three times a day has meant that I no longer require these medications on a daily basis and has given me freer nasal passages.
The concept is simple, really. You basically rinse out your sinuses with warm saline. You can either use the ‘normal’ saline or ‘hypertonic’ saline packets to do this–in my experience there has been little difference between the two. (If you buy the regular packets, you simply mix two packets with 8 ounces of water to make the hypertonic solution.) The saline soothes the membranes of your sinuses, washes away mucous and allergens. (If you use
hypertonic saline, it may also shrink the mucous membranes as well by ‘pulling’ water out from them.) The result, at least for me, has been a marked decrease in congestion. This is both an immediate effect and–surprisingly–lasts for hours after using the Neti Pot. I can now breathe normally without taking medicines.
The kit comes with a plastic Neti Pot, 50 saline packets, and instructions. You do have to get over the initial ‘yuck’ factor of pouring the saline into one nostril and having it come out the other. The first few times I used the neti pot, it did feel odd and there were a few chokes and sputters. But, boy, is it worth it.
The price at first seemed a little steep to me, until I realized that it is far cheaper on a day-to-day basis than taking even store brand decongestants and antihistamines. If you were clever, you could probably find a recipe for the saline solution, but the packets are incredibly convenient to use and (once again) inexpensive. It is nice to have premeasured amount of powder to mix, and when you run out of packets you can buy the packets separately (100 per box). It would be nice if they had made an 8 ounce line on the Neti Pot to show where to fill it to, but once you get used to using it, it is easy to eyeball this.
I am not against using decongestants. I am not anti-physician or anti-medication. What I can say, is that antihistamines and decongestants work, but they do have side effects that are bothersome. And I’d rather avoid medications where possible. If you are into the medical side of things, there is good research to show that this kind of sinus cleansing improves symptoms.
It is simple, straight forward, and–by gosh–IT WORKS! And it works far better than I ever thought it could.
So if you are a sufferer from chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergies, or colds, this is well worth a try.
5 Stars Neti pot by NeilMed
Although the blue color is a bit off-putting (I would prefer something in a more neutral tone), the light weight plastic is a plus for easy handling. It’s also easy to sense the water temperature through the plastic without having to dip my finger into the water like for the porcelain version. The shape of the spout was comfortable and effectively prevented leakage via the nostril. The package included a coupon for a free squeeze bottle; it arrived a few weeks after I mailed the coupon. I liked the product so much that I ordered one for my best friend; the inclusion of the 50 packets of salt with the pot make it a convenient introduction to using a Neti pot.
5 Stars Great products .. no complaints what so ever
Im not sure what some are talking about … this thing closes tight and doesnt cut my nose…. I havent noticed any sharp ends. It works perfectly and its much better than ceramic since it cant break.
5 Stars I thought Mom was CRAZY.
I laughed at my Mom when she was decribing this to me. Since I’ve had sinus issues for as far back as I can remember, (I won’t gross you out with all the details) I gave it a try. I was amazed, I could not believe the gook that came out of my nose. I finally knew what a clear nasal passage felt like. I will recomend this item to everyone!
5 Stars Wonderful Product!
Ok, so I must admit that the first few times that I used this device it was extremely awkward and a little disgusting. However, the difference was immense. Definitely worth the money that I spent on it.
I use it once a day and I have not gotten a sinus infection since. This coming from someone who gets them ALL the time.
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Posted by admin on March 5, 2009
NeilMed NasaFlo Unbreakable Neti Pot with 50 Premixed Packets
Contents: 1 NASAFLO Neti Pot Irrigation Device – 8 oz. (240 ml); 50 packets of USP Grade (99.9% Pure) Sodium Chloride & Sodium Bicarbonate Mixture (pH balanced, natural ingredients, isotonic, preservative free & iodine free); educational brochure; directions.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great products .. no complaints what so ever
Im not sure what some are talking about this think closes tight and doesnt atleast cut my nose. I havent noticed any sharp ends. It works perfectly and for its much better than ceramic since it cant break.
5 Stars Neti pot by NeilMed
Although the blue color is a bit off-putting (I would prefer something in a more neutral tone), the light weight plastic is a plus for easy handling. It’s also easy to sense the water temperature through the plastic without having to dip my finger into the water like for the porcelain version. The shape of the spout was comfortable and effectively prevented leakage via the nostril. The package included a coupon for a free squeeze bottle; it arrived a few weeks after I mailed the coupon. I liked the product so much that I ordered one for my best friend; the inclusion of the 50 packets of salt with the pot make it a convenient introduction to using a Neti pot.
5 Stars I thought Mom was CRAZY.
I laughed at my Mom when she was decribing this to me. Since I’ve had sinus issues for as far back as I can remember, (I won’t gross you out with all the details) I gave it a try. I was amazed, I could not believe the gook that came out of my nose. I finally knew what a clear nasal passage felt like. I will recomend this item to everyone!
5 Stars It really works and is well worth a try!
Rinsing out your sinuses with saline is a rather frightening concept at first, but the relief has been amazing. As a person with chronic sinusitis and perennial, winter head colds I was at the end of my rope. I’m not the kind of person that runs to ‘alternative’ treatments, but on the advice of a friend decided to try out a Neti Pot.
The results were surprising. I can’t say that the saline rinse does away completely with the need for decongestants/antihistamines, but using this twice to three times a day has meant that I no longer require these medications on a daily basis and has given me freer nasal passages.
The concept is simple, really. You basically rinse out your sinuses with warm saline. You can either use the ‘normal’ saline or ‘hypertonic’ saline packets to do this–in my experience there has been little difference between the two. (If you buy the regular packets, you simply mix two packets with 8 ounces of water to make the hypertonic solution.) The saline soothes the membranes of your sinuses, washes away mucous and allergens. The result, at least for me, has been a marked decrease in congestion. This is both an immediate effect and–surprisingly–lasts for hours after using the Neti Pot. I can now breathe normally without taking medicines.
The kit comes with a plastic Neti Pot, 50 saline packets, and instructions. You do have to get over the initial ‘yuck’ factor of pouring the saline into one nostril and having it come out the other. The first few times I used the neti pot, it did feel odd and there were a few chokes and sputters. But, boy, is it worth it.
The price at first seemed a little steep to me, until I realized that it is far cheaper on a day-to-day basis than taking even store brand decongestants and antihistamines. If you were clever, you could probably find a recipe for the saline solution, but the packets are incredibly convenient to use and (once again) inexpensive. It is nice to have premeasured amount of powder to mix, and when you run out of packets you can buy the packets separately (100 per box). It would be nice if they had made an 8 ounce line on the Neti Pot to show where to fill it to, but once you get used to using it, it is easy to eyeball this.
I am not against using decongestants. I am not anti-physician or anti-medication. What I can say, is that antihistamines and decongestants work, but they do have side effects that are bothersome. And I’d rather avoid medications where possible. If you are into the medical side of things, there is good research to show that this kind of sinus cleansing improves symptoms.
It is simple, straight forward, and–by gosh–IT WORKS! And it works far better than I ever thought it could.
So if you are a sufferer from chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergies, or colds, this is well worth a try.
5 Stars A few minutes a day saves you from days of suffering…
I’ve used this specific product for just over a year now. It was a last resort for me and a nurse had suggested it after months and years of endless problems with thick mucus that was clogging up… well, everything in its path. It wouldn’t come out my nose by itself and was making me very ill, costing hundreds of dollars in doctors bills.
I was skeptical of this product, but have found it to be EXTREMELY valuable. I use it after I wake up and before bed as much as I need it. The pot itself is plastic and it’s not a perfect design. There is a seam in the plastic and as some reviewers stated, it may have a slightly sharp edge, although mine certainly didn’t. The top may not screw on perfectly, but mine is more than ideal and gets the job done as advertised.
Overall, it takes 3-5 minutes of my time and saves me endless days of misery and suffering. How could anyone say no to that?!! Neti pots (the ceramic kind) are ancient Indian inventions. They knew what they were doing. Stop using your nasal sprays and pills and whatever you may be using to treat SYMPTOMS of your problem and go straight to the SOURCE, which is what this does.
I’ve never found this to eliminate colds for me – I still get them as usual – but it most certainly DOES cut down the length of my colds from about 7-10 days down to about 3, predictably over the last year, in addition to making my sinuses clearer during the colds, which drains those germs and helps me breathe at night. Of course, because of that, it virtually eliminates sinus infections. Haven’t had a single one since I began using this. I still get just as clogged up daily as I have a dust allergy, but using this twice a day prevents things from backing up and creating problems or infections, and really, that’s all I ask of this product, which I see as preventing illnesses, NOT as a cure-all. Using this can be a little messy if you want it to be truly effective. Blowing air out of your nostril while water drains out helps tremendously since gravity alone doesn’t always get the job done.
This is also a better product, as opposed to the Sinus Rinse Bottle (also Neilmed) because it allows you to tilt your head at the angle that is right for you, while if you tilt too much with the bottle, the water can’t be reached to squirt it out. You can get this product at many stores for about $12, and boxes of 100 salt packets for $10 at some supermarkets or pharmacies. Shop around!!! Probably 3/4 of the price is for the packaging alone, and unfortunately they don’t sell this stuff in bulk to save people money. I use about one box per month on average, and I find they’re better and more *convenient* than most mixtures I could create at home.
I would highly recommend this product, and try it for a month to give it time to work before passing judgement. It’s not for everyone, but if you truly have problems such as myself, this will ultimately be your lifesaver.
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