Ancient Secrets Ceramic Nasal Cleansing Pot, 1 Neti Pot
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Customer Reviews of Ancient Secrets Ceramic Nasal Cleansing Pot, 1 Neti Pot
Customer Review: Who knew this would give Fast and Effective Relief to years of allergies?
Summary: 5 Stars
My mother had always cleaned out her nose after having surgery to clean her sinus cavities after years of severe infections. I thought it was disgusting. She told me it was the only way to alleviate her headache and mucous as well as terminate other colds. I didn't believe her until, as a professional singer, I had an emergency prior to performing. She used a bulb syringe for hers so that it what I tried at the time. I thought it was going to choke me at first, like accidentally getting pool water up your nose. Also, the salt can feel tingly/burning at first if you are severely affected. Still, I got over the illness in less than a day...a MIRACLE! I have used this routinely since and tend to flush my nose out once every hour when I get the first hint of a runny nose and it never lasts more than a day. I like my neti pot more than the bulb syringe and would have switched earlier had I known they existed. I was always concerned about properly disinfecting the bulb syringe so I purchased new ones. This is easier to clean. You do get used to it and I happily recommend this product. Honestly, it is no more disgusting than all those used tissues. You just get it over with in one place and can put the pot in the dishwasher.Customer Review: straight-forward ceramic pot works well
Summary: 5 Stars
This basic Neti Pot works well for me. It's easy to use, and the spout fits my average-male nostrils correctly to make a seal. I use my Neti to help clear my sinuses after being sick, as well as to soothe allergy-irritations.
A Neti Pot just needs to hold an adequate amount of water, allow tilting the pot without spilling its contents, fit snugly in the user's nostrils, and regulate the water flow from the spout. This pot does all of those things. The food-quality ceramic construction feels sturdy.
I won't repeat the usage advice found in most other reviews, but will add that:
* Making your own solution is easy, just use a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon. No need to buy packets.
* Pouring water through your nose is necessarily somewhat messy. No neti pot will be 100% drip-proof.
* Pre-warming the pot with hot water is a good idea.
* Slightly too-salty water seems to draw off too much moisture from my sinuses, leaving my eyes feeling dry/tight as if dehydrated. I use a little less than the recommended 1/4tsp to avoid this effect.
There's no need to buy more expensive brands or "starter kits", this pot does everything you need. Recommended.
Customer Review: Helps congestion!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordinarily have constant congestion and was taking a decongestant allergy medicine. Now that I'm pregnant, I've decided to do without the medication, but my sinus congestion was so bad I could barely breathe out of my nose at all! I got this neti pot and after each use I feel like I just took a decongestant! If you already have a small nasal cavity, it's not going to expand it, but it does clear out what's stuffing it up to help you to breathe a lot better. It takes a couple of tries to get the angle of your head just right, so that the water comes out the other nostril in a steady stream. Most of the time I get a bit of salt water down my throat at some point. I use 1/4 tsp of non-iodized salt (got it from a grocery store) and mix it into 1 cup of lukewarm water. It dissolves very easily. I try to do this in the morning and before bed. When I skip it at night, I notice a big change - I'm back to stuffed up without this neti pot! Another note, if you get frequent bloody noses, be careful not to blow your nose too much after using the neti pot or it could aggravate the bloody nose again (and when that happened to me it took a little longer than normal to stop it).Customer Review: A life saver
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this on Oprah, although I had heard about them before, it sounded gross.
But once I saw it, it didn't look that bad. So, my first sinus infection, I ran to the health food store to buy one. I normally drink a vinegar and honey solution (2tbs vinegar, 1 tbs honey) in a glass of water (it works like guaifensin) to thin the mucus and I don't need a neti pot. This time the sinus infection was bad. I blew my nose so much that the outside of my nose was irritated, because my mucus was too thick to come out. The neti pot saved me. I could not believe that it would bring out more green mucus at the end, even though I could not previously blow my nose and get anything else out. And this was the plug that normally stays there and keeps the infection going strong. Once I did this, I could breathe!!!
This is an amazing product! My 11 yr old daughter who constantly complains of a headache, tried it too, and says her headache is gone.
If it doesn't work for you, you are doing something wrong. Keep trying. I think it's more effective if the water is warm enough but not too much so that it is uncomfortable.
Customer Review: Great investment for your health
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the Neti Pot. My friend Kathy purchased one and raved about how well it worked for her and I have terrible allergy problems so decided it might be beneficial for me as well. I read other reviews and was impressed with the consensus that most felt it was amazing with the first use. I was worried when some mentioned the burning sensation but decided to go for it. I have used it twice a day everyday since it was delivered and it is amazing that something so simple can be so effective. I did purchase the Neti Pot salt which is pharmaceutical grade, very fine, and dissolves immediately and use a little less than is recommended to avoid the burning sensation that sometimes happens when you use too much salt. I still have to use my nasal spray sometimes to open the passages up enough for the solution to run through but find after the nasal rinse my passages are open even more and I don't have the constant post nasal drip. I am also able to use the nssal spray less often. The process is quick and easy. I don't know how I got along without it. I love it and highly recommend it!