Guest guest Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 So it has been advised to me to use the neti-pot sinus rinse by acupuncturists and pharmacists because i have congestion, and would rahter resort to that than taking a decongestant. And it works great for me ( I use it a few times a week) , and I know it is recommended in the natural healing world. However today I was talking with my friend and she said that her ENT and voice doctors have told her to never ever use the sinus rinse. She said they say that when the fluids are washed away from your nose, they take away fluids from your voicebox and larynx area if i remember correctly, and is bad and dries you up. So I was just seeing what you guys suggest and feel about this topic. Thanks. Ahley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hi Ashley: --Ashley- I was talking with my friend and she said that her ENT and voice doctors have told her to never ever use the sinus rinse. She said they say that when the fluids are washed away from your nose, they take away fluids from your voicebox and larynx area if i remember correctly, and is bad and dries you up. So I was just seeing what you guys suggest and feel about this topic. --- I was feeling upset about something, but reading this cheered me up immediately. That's by far the funniest thing I've heard all day! Thanks for relating the story, Ashley. Acupuncture and herbs will kill you too. Hugo ________________________________ Hugo Ramiro http://middlemedicine.wordpress.com http://www.middlemedicine.org ________________________________ Ashley <ashley111287 Chinese Traditional Medicine Fri, 4 December, 2009 3:22:10 [Chinese Traditional Medicine] sinus rinse So it has been advised to me to use the neti-pot sinus rinse by acupuncturists and pharmacists because i have congestion, and would rahter resort to that than taking a decongestant. And it works great for me ( I use it a few times a week) , and I know it is recommended in the natural healing world. However today Thanks. Ahley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 So in my opinion it's good that you're hearing things, asking and getting involved in your health. From what I am hearing this netti pot is something that is working for you and keeping you from having to use a decongestant. I'm not sure why your friends doctors have said not to use a sinus rise. I know that the sinus rinses you buy in the store have a lot of preservatives and chemicals in them, perhaps that's why. The allergist I go to has a regular MD and he couldn't speak more highly of them; he just recommends you make the stuff fresh. If you're using a rinse too often it can certainly dry you out and it takes away the mucus lining that's a vital part of the body's immune system. I wouldn't see any problem with 2 or 3 times a week, unless you're noticing something that's concerning. Many people do this once or twice per day. Hey, even Dr Oz being a very public figure with an MD also recommends them highly. The main key is to mix it fresh so you avoid all the preservatives and other chemicals. I use warm (body temp) tap water (some people recommend bottled or other water if you're more sensitive). Use about 1 part pure sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to 5 parts non-iodized table salt and make sure to avoid preservatives and anti-caking agents because those can burn the inside of your nose (pharmacies or health food stores are a good place to look). Use a ball park of 1/4 tsp per cup of water and you can adjust it from there. Adding the mix to the water makes it so it isn't burning your nose and also helps break up the mucus. You can also buy packets that are premeasured ready to mix with 1 cup of water. Chinese Traditional Medicine , " Ashley " <ashley111287 wrote: > > So it has been advised to me to use the neti-pot sinus rinse by acupuncturists and pharmacists because i have congestion, and would rahter resort to that than taking a decongestant. And it works great for me ( I use it a few times a week) , and I know it is recommended in the natural healing world. However today I was talking with my friend and she said that her ENT and voice doctors have told her to never ever use the sinus rinse. She said they say that when the fluids are washed away from your nose, they take away fluids from your voicebox and larynx area if i remember correctly, and is bad and dries you up. So I was just seeing what you guys suggest and feel about this topic. Thanks. > > Ahley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.