This tip may be a few days too late for some of you and just in time for others. Beauty returns in the Spring, but with it comes P-O-L-L-E-N. Some allergy seasons are worse than others, but we are in the thick of it where I live. If you want another tool in your arsenal to fight seasonal allergies, look no further than the Neti Pot.
Several recent studies cited in this New York Times article suggest that nasal irrigation may actually reduce sinus and allergy symptoms. The benefit, according to this Web MD article is believed to be two-fold. It helps clear away allergens and infectious agents by thinning out the mucus and by making the cilia in the nose more efficient.
One study suggests daily use is not the best idea, but it is best to use it when you are congested. (The debate over the frequency is because some believe the good bacteria is carried out with the bad, forcing the body to be dependent on the saline solution).
On an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Oz stated this treatment may be more effective than medication.
Have you used a Neti Pot or had a doctor recommend it? Would you consider using one?
I have used it...once...and thought I was dying! Haha! JK! I probably didn't do it right!
ReplyDeleteI have one and it makes a world of difference in my allergies. I have severe seasonal allergies, and I had one season where I was able to stop taking my allergy medicine altogether. LOVE my neti pot:).
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