I got one!

I’ve heard about them for years and those that use them love them. Algernon’s recent post, and the comments that followed, got me to thinking about them more seriously. The “them” I’m referring to are neti pots.

I have lots of sinus issues, but a real aversion to antibiotics. So, as long as things don’t get serious, my doctor allows me to ride out my sinus problems without medication. After several days of debate, I decided to purchase a neti pot in hopes that maybe some of my sinus issues would go away.

While headed to visit a friend yesterday, I stopped by the local Walgreens to see if they had any neti pots in stock. They had the travel variety (plastic), so I made the purchase. The first words from my mouth when I arrived at my friend’s house were, “have you ever used a neti pot?”. Her response, “every morning!”. She gave me pointers on positioning and what type of salt to buy. My neti came with 50 packets of “Sinus Rinse”, a mixture of sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. I’ll use those first, but probably switch to kosher salt when they’re gone.

I’ve found it fairly easy to use, so far. The only drawback I can see is that I have to heat distilled water in the kitchen microwave then carry it to the bathroom to use in the neti pot. I was going to use warm tap water, but the instructions don’t recommend that unless it is ultra-filtered or chlorinated. Being on a personal water well, ours is neither. We have good water and I don’t mind brushing my teeth with it, but we distill what we drink.

Maybe it’s just wishful thinking on my part, but I already feel like it’s helping!!