HIMALAYAB INSTITUTE
Neti Pot with Literature
THE ORIGINAL CERAMIC NETI POT™ ! The Himalayan Institute introduced the ceramic Neti Pot™ in 1972. Our trademarked lotus design and distinctive shape dispenses the perfect rate of flow to optimally cleanse the sinus passages. Made with lead-free ceramic and food-grade glaze.
Soothe dry nasal passages
Gently wash away dust, pollen, and irritants.
Remove excess mucus… naturally
Why a Nasal Wash? The nasal passages are lined with a thin layer of mucus that is one of our body's first lines of defense against disease. A nasal wash keeps this layer of mucus moist, clean and healthy. And compared to other nasal wash techniques, using the Neti Pot™ is easy. A nasal wash can be as routine as brushing your teeth.
Use it anytime to:
- Remove excess mucus due to congestion.
- Rid nostrils of pollen and other allergens.
- Cleanse the nasal membranes of dust, smoke, or other airborne contaminants.
- Relieve nasal dryness due to air travel. Improve flow of breath before doing relaxation or meditation techniques.
Remember a nasal wash is not a substitute for medical treatment. Anyone with chronic inflammation of the nasal passages or other ear, nose, or throat disorders should seek medical attention.
How to use a Neti Pot™
To use the Neti Pot™, simply prepare the saline solution by adding 8 oz of warm water and a heaping ¼ teaspoon of non-iodized salt to your Neti Pot™. Then turn your head to the side, and insert the spout into the upper nostril. Raise the Neti Pot™ so the saline solution flows into the nose and out of the lower nostril. Full, detailed instructions are packaged with the Neti Pot™. Enhance the benefits of the nasal wash with Neti Pot Salt and Neti Wash Plus®.
What the Experts are Saying:
"The Neti Pot™ alone has helped more people than any other modality I use - with consistent use the results can be dramatic."
- Carrie Demers, M.D., Medical Director, Center for Health & Healing, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
"People with chronic sinus conditions should use a nasal douche daily, as it promotes drainage of the sinuses and speeds healing of inflamed tissues."
- Andrew Weil, M.D., Dr. Andrew Weil's Self-Healing newsletter
Proceeds from all our products benefit the world wide humanitarian, environmental and educational projects supported by the Himalayan Institute.
CONTAINS: 1 Ceramic Neti Pot with Literature
The Science Supporting Nasal Irrigation
According to National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, between 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from allergies or sinus problems and on a yearly basis, American?s endure one billion colds, an average of 4 per year. Americans spend $5.8 billion each year on health care costs related to sinusitis.
Nasal irrigation has been steadily gaining attention as a healthy, all natural solution for the millions who suffer from sinus problems.
From 2000 through 2006, at least five clinical studies have shown that nasal irrigation is effective in improving symptoms and the health status of patients with frequent sinusitis. (See PubMed references below)
Nationally known physicians such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Christine Northrup, and Dr. Mark Hyman have recommended nasal irrigation for treating sinusitis, allergies, and colds without side effects.
Medical Studies on Nasal Irrigation:
Rabago D, Zgierska A, Mundt M, Barrett B, Bobula J, Maberry R "Efficacy of daily hypertonic saline nasal irrigation among patients with sinusitis: a randomized controlled trial”. J Fam Pract. 2002 Dec; 51 (12) 1049-55. PMID 12540331.
CONCLUSIONS: Daily hypertonic saline nasal irrigation improves sinus-related quality of life, decreases symptoms, and decreases medication use in patients with frequent sinusitis. Primary care physicians can feel comfortable recommending this therapy.
Rabago D, Pasic T, Zgierska A, Mundt M, Barrett B, Maberry R "The efficacy of hypertonic saline nasal irrigation for chronic sinonasal symptoms”. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 July; 133 (1): 3-8. PMID 16025044.
CONCLUSIONS: Participants with chronic sinonasal symptoms reported improved Quality of Life and frequent, satisfying use of hypertonic saline nasal irrigation.
SIGNIFICANCE: hypertonic saline nasal irrigation is an effective adjunctive treatment of chronic sinonasal symptoms.
Tomooka LT, Murphy C, Davidson TM "Clinical study and literature review of nasal irrigation”. Laryngoscope. 2000 July; 110 (7): 1189-93. PMID 10892694.
CONCLUSIONS: Nasal irrigation is effective in improving symptoms and the health status of patients with sinonasal disease.
Heatley, DG, McConnell KE, Kille TL, Leverson GE. "Nasal Irrigation for the Alleviation of Sinonasal Symptoms". Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 July; 125 (1): 44.8. PMID 11458213.
CONCLUSION: Daily nasal irrigation using either a bulb syringe, nasal irrigation pot, and daily reflexology massage were equally efficacious and resulted in improvement in the symptoms of chronic sinusitis in over 70% of subjects. Medication usage was decreased in approximately one third of participants regardless of intervention.
Friedman, M; Vidyasagar R, Joseph N (2006 Jun). "A randomized, prospective, double-blind study on the efficacy of dead sea salt nasal irrigations". Laryngoscope. 2006 June; 116 (6): 878-82. PMID 16735920.
RESULTS: Both groups had similar symptoms and RQLQ(S) scores before treatment and had significant improvement after treatment. However, the DSS patients had significantly better symptom relief and only the DSS group showed improved RQLQ(S) scores.
