Himalayan Institute Ceramic Neti Pot
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Customer Reviews of Himalayan Institute Ceramic Neti Pot
Customer Review: Part of a daily routine!
Summary: 5 Stars
My aunt saw these on Oprah and got one, and after using it for a bit recommended it to me since we have very similar sinus problems. I'm going to be fair here. It takes some getting used to. The first couple times I used it I felt like I was drowning. This was ENTIRELY because I needed to tilt my head more to the side, and so water was draining down my throat rather than through the nose. However, I got the hang of it in about two days. I use it now twice a day: once in the morning and once in the evening, just like brushing my teeth. I live in a city with rather poor air quality, and this has helped a great deal. I also use it if I happen to be getting a lot of sinus congestion or pressure. It does a great job of clearing it both up. It's so remarkable to be able to breathe through my nose! I've never really been able to do it before; I've walked through life constantly faintly stuffy, and shunning the allergy medications doctors wanted me to take because they make me feel loopy (I'd rather be stuffy than loopy)--my allergies, such as they are, aren't that bad, just faintly irritating. The sinus headaches I used to get were worse--I'm very prone to them. The neti pot hasn't eliminated that I get them but it does help to clear them quickly if I use it after the pressure starts. It's also helping a lot with some post-nasal drip related stomach discomfort I'm prone to by helping to keep my sinuses and nose clear. I don't know how I got by without this thing for twenty-seven years.Customer Review: Cheap, easy and works ...
Summary: 5 Stars
You can pay $100 or so for the electric pumps or just over half that for a Waterpik with a Grossan attachment. But, read the reviews. They have serious quality and support problems and I've tried both and the Neti pot works just fine. It takes a couple of uses to get the hang of it, and you may feel like an idiot the first time bent over the sink learning to suppress the drowning reflex making privacy helpful at first, but I've used it for more than three years and it's as routine as brushing my teeth.
I have serious allergies and severe sleep apnea and am on CPAP so clear sinuses are really important to me. When I started using the Neti pot, I was able to get off of OTC nasal inhalers which have side effects that can be hard to pin down but can cause insomnia and dependency. (I was a thirty year abuser.)
You don't need the special saline packets though they are kind of handy. University of Michigan Med suggests using 1/4 tsp of kosher or pickling salt with an equal amount of baking soda in 8 oz. of warm tap water. I like the water just slightly warmer than body temp. Iodized salt and even some "natural" salts can burn. Some, but not all, sea salts work fine alone. Using a saline solution that is comfortable helps a lot.
Try this before investing in one of the "high-tech" products and see if it doesn't meet your needs just as well. I'll never stop using it.
Customer Review: Good, but Deviated Septum trumps Snot Pot
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, I am a chronic allergy sufferer, so in my journey to get some relief someone mentioned the Neti Pot. Sounded kooky, but I'll give most anything a try.
It arrived from Amazon quickly and in perfect condition. I used sea salt dissolved in hot water, and left it in the pot to cool off to slightly above room temperature. I looked up various videos on YouTube showing how to do it, then took a shot at it.
It feels a bit odd at first, but once you get used to it, it's actually kind of a tickly sensation and not unpleasant. The problem I encountered is that on my worst congested days, my severely deviated septum would not allow drainage on one side. Water went in, but wouldn't drain out. This by contrast is a rather unpleasant a sensation.
I get allergy shots now, and use a prescription nasal spray in the mornings. I use the Neti Pot in the evenings to flush any ickky bits out. My nose feels great. Once I've been at the allergy shots long enough I believe that I will be able to stop my prescription medication and just use the Neti Pot.
So if you are un-congested, but prone to nasal discomfort and allergies, and want to keep un-congested - this is great. If you are solidly congested and want to get clear, this is probably not too comfortable.
Customer Review: Funky looking pot...and my nose loves it!
Summary: 5 Stars
The first time I saw this neti pot was on Oprah. I tried to get it at my local pharmacy but they didn't carry it. So, I tried Amazon.com...and lo and behold... Amazon got it! Based on the reviews, I ordered one. I debated between the ceramic version and the non-breakable one. I decided on the ceramic version because I'm a traditionalist but hoping that it won't break any time soon!
Very simple to use. Just fill the pot with warm water and dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Tilt your head to one side and put the nozzle of the pot on the upper nostril. The water will drip from the other nostril. (If you nose is clogged, this might take a while.) When you are done with one nostril, change your head position and do the same on the other side. You can breathe through your mouth. Have a box of tissues handy. My eyes were tearing but I definitely felt better afterwards. My husband tried it and he also liked it. He is a heavy snorer and I can almost swear that after he used this neti pot, his snores were not as loud as before. (Mind you, I'm not saying he STOPPED snoring, just that the sound was not at the orchestra level!) I highly recommend this funky little gadget.
Customer Review: Think Before You Buy
Summary: 3 Stars
I thought about getting a Neti Pot a long time before I bought this, and I've had it for several months now. It's very pretty, but holds only 6 oz., and that is filled clear to the brim. I find I can get about 4 1/2 oz. in the pot to use without spilling. That's not much, so for best results, I have to do each nostril twice. The spout doesn't taper and is really too large for my nostrils (I have an average size nose, not big, not small). Because of that, I have difficulty getting a good seal without pinching the nostril closed. This one does work, it's just not great. The 15 oz stainless steel neti pot I bought later works wonderfully. Unfortunately, I've never seen one on Amazon. It has a cone-shaped piece at the end of the spout. Because this piece is tapered, I can get a good seal. Also, the pot is deeper and the spout is attached close to the bottom, making it easier to pour the solution through the nostril. I can fill this pot up once and clean both nostrils, making the process quicker, easier, and more effective.