Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot Complete Sinus Cleansing System Starter Kit
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Customer Reviews of Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot Complete Sinus Cleansing System Starter Kit
Customer Review: WOW! IT DOES WORK!
Summary: 5 Stars
I promised myself that I had to find the time to write a review on this product. Before purchasing, I read all of the reviews - YES, ALL. My story with the Neti began with one of my bosses. I had asked him whether or not he could recommend a natural remedy for my seasonal allergies. He is a widely travelled man. He recommended the NETI. This was last year - 2010 after a persistent bout with allergies. I did look up the NETI but did not buy it then. Initially, I would suffer with 'seasonal' allergies during the month of April only. It was mild but I noticed with time it got increasingly worse. From last April to November I realized that I had been popping Zyrtec D, yes, D on a daily basis. That was a concern to me. Also, it is true what they say that after a while the MEDS do not work. How frustrating! Then at the beginning of 2011 I decided to buy this kit. I let it sit for a while thanks to some of you who wrote about the sensation of drowning. Didn't want to drown!:).
I am pleased to say that I tried it for the first time on Sunday, because like I said before, from April through November I had been popping pills. I noticed that in December/January, I couldn't breathe well again at night. Running nose....
My heart started racing as I began the process. Well, surprise, surprise, no issues at all. It fact, the instructions worked so well becaue when water started coming out of the other nostril immediately. I was so startled.
I slept well that night and I have been using it nightly ever since. I no longer have the popping ears, itching mouth and problems breathing.
I actually prayed to GOD that this would be the solution to my pill popping. I am so HAPPY that it worked. I am curious to see how I will fear in April this year but I am SO optimistic.
Thank you for you reviews. Without them, I am not sure I would be 'NETI'ING' now.
Customer Review: Works
Summary: 5 Stars
Two things I've found out - this works, and a lot more people have Neti pots than you'd think. My sinuses are awful. They go off for any reason: pollution, cat hair, bad vibes. You just get into the rhythm of using this and before you know it you can actually SMELL again. It's uncomfortable to use at first. Not the stuffing the ceramic thing up your nose - that's a sure reminder of early childhood. Probably a great way to work out your issues, if you have them. Anyway, it's the 'crawlies' you get up the back of your neck when the water hits that bit right near your brain. Really unpleasant. You are supposed to hold still while the water works it's way from one sinus passage to the other. Sure. Until the crawlies hit. Then you simultaneously try to rub the back of your neck, stand still, and NOT blow water out your nose. Do yourself a favor and get used to this over the bathtub. It can get messy.
I am pleased to tell you that the crawlies DO go away after a while. Warm water makes it better, too. This kit has everything in it you need: salt, super duper liquid stuff, instructions and pot. Get the kit - it's cheaper than buying the Neti Wash separately, and it does make a difference if you have a cold, or are just particularly snotty the day you use it. The instructions have some helpful Yoga positions you can assume to help blow water out of your nose. If you get really good at it you can make a serious impact on the sink. This is probably unhealthy, so don't do that.
I think Neti pots are a single user deal, like with toothbrushes. It's up to you. If you love your partner so much you'd share all their various personal hygiene devices, I guess sharing a Neti pot isn't an issue. It's not like the thing get's nasty - it's really very clean. But I am NOT sharing mine.
Customer Review: Worth every penny.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first review I have ever written because I really want people to know how helpful this little pot is. I usually have a head cold and sinus infections that start in November and last through April. Not this year though! I received my Neti Pot Starter Kit right at the onset of a bad head cold. Now, this really was the perfect test for this little device. Both my nostrils were completely clogged and blowing my nose would only help for a few seconds until my ears popped and then I was completely congested again. I used the Neti Pot and was amazed after the first use. My head cleared, my ears popped, I had my balance back, and I felt ALOT better. My head cold didn't disappear, but I never had to use any cold medicines or antihistamines. And most importantly, the cold and congestion didn't move to my chest like it usually does. I think it's important to mention that I am a pack a day smoker. The cold was completely gone after 10 days! I don't know if the Zinc drops that come with this kit helped or not, and I don't really care. I still use them and the Neti Pot twice a day now. This thing really works and it has improved my quality of life. The process is as easy as watering a plant and takes as long as brushing your teeth, don't be afraid. I plan on using mine everyday the rest of my life. I can't say that about many things. Ok, I hope that was helpful. One more thing, if you're going to buy a Neti Pot, please purchase one from The Himalayan Institute. Your money will be going to an excellent cause and you'll get the best Neti Pot out there. Happy breathing!Customer Review: Finally, I can breathe!
Summary: 5 Stars
My kit arrived today and I couldn't wait to sit down and share my love for this product with those of you who are on the fence regarding the Neti Pot.
If you follow the directions in the box, and they're not complicated, it doesn't burn and it doesn't hurt. You get a bit of the water-up-the-nose feeling at first (like you just jumped in a swimming pool), but it quickly recedes.
I purchased this product because I couldn't seem to get over a cold and because I have persistent and serious year-round allergies. By "serious" I mean the kind of allergies that wake you up, sneezing, at 3 am and then keep you up. After a single use, I can tell that this little pot is going to drastically improve how I feel. When I read the reviews that say it works better after you've been doing it for awhile, I'm filled with glee because I cannot remember ever having breathed so easily. It's like I have a whole new nose. I can feel the increased resonance in my sinuses, I can smell better, and I can even hear better. I'm amazed and most of all, grateful. While it's true that, as an allergy sufferer, I may be more sensitive to the status of my ears, nose, and throat than most, I still think that if you're on the fence, you should give it a shot. My husband tried it right after I did and felt exactly as I did. I've also tried the saline squeeze-bottles you can get at the drugstore and they don't compare.
I never posted a review to Amazon.com before, but I feel no qualms about giving this nifty little pot five stars.
Customer Review: Strange feeling, but worth it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have known about the Neti idea for a long time, but yeah, it was Oprah and Oz that lit a fire under my butt. I have had a cold and then sinus congestion for four months, so finally got my order in. The first thing I can say is that this is an absolutely beautiful little kit, packaged just perfectly for giving as a gift. I loved the quality and design of the pot itself, and the good size of the salt and zinc drops. The instructions are simple but adequate. As some people say it takes a try or two to get all the angles right and not panic when you feel water filling up your passages. (Anyone who didn't like to dive in swimming classes will know what I mean!). On top of that, I couldn't get it to work the first time because my sinuses were so impacted the water actually could not flow all the way through! So I did what I could from each side, and was kinda disgusted by the 'stuff' that it loosened up..later I tried it again and got a little further with the process. It was hard to believe but I felt better and the next day when I tried it again, there was already enough improvement for it to work perfectly on both nostrils. I am already convinced this is the answer I have been looking for, and just wish I had not waited so long to get started! We should all be doing our neti, right along with brushing our teeth...then maybe we wouldn't need a blue zillion cold and sinus products taking up a whole isle in the grocery stores!