How to Use a Neti . Pot

Neti bottles are used for nasal irrigation, the process of rinsing the nasal cavity with saline solution. This is a relatively unknown home remedy in Western countries but popular in many parts of India and South Asia. The benefit of rinsing the nose with a Neti bottle is that it helps improve sinus symptoms, reducing the risk of having to take sinus medication. ^{[1] X Research Resources} First, you need to learn how to use the Neti flask correctly.

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Clean the Neti tank. After a period of not being used, the Neti jar can become a breeding ground for certain types of bacteria. Prevent these microorganisms from entering the body by washing the Neti jar with soap and warm water. Allow the jar to dry completely naturally before use.

Make a saline solution with sterile water. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of fine powdered non-iodized salt or about 1/2 teaspoon of large-grained salt (table salt) in a Neti pitcher with 240 ml of warm, boiled or filtered water until the salt is completely dissolved.

Do not use untreated tap water as it can contain amoeba bacteria that can make you sick. It is very important to use filtered or distilled water. ^{[2] X Research Source}
Do not use ordinary salt. Additives in refined salt can irritate the nose. Instead, there are commercially available salts for rinsing the nose with a Neti pot. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Get into the pose. Bend over the sink and tilt your head to one side so that your ear is facing the sink. Keep the forehead at the same height as the chin or slightly higher. Finally, tilt your head slightly to allow the saline solution to flow out of the other nostril.

Exhale through the nose. To prevent saline from entering your throat or nose, you need to exhale through your nose. Avoid talking and laughing to prevent your throat from opening and allowing water to flow in.

Insert the Neti bottle nozzle into the upper nostril. Keep the spout in a position to form a closed passage, to prevent water from flowing back into the mouth of the bottle. Raise the flask so that the saline solution flows into the upper nostril and out from the lower nostril. If salt water comes out of your mouth, you need to lower your forehead lower than your chin. Pour 1/2 cup of salt water into one nostril.

Repeat the process on the other nostril. Turn your head to the opposite direction and repeat the instructions as above. Use 1/2 of the remaining salt water to rinse the other nostril.

Remove excess water. After using all the saline in the Neti pot, point your head towards the sink and blow your nose gently (don’t pinch your nose with your fingers) to remove excess water. Blow your nose until the amount of water drops out and you can breathe again with relative ease.

Blow your nose gently into the tissue. Remove excess water and clean your nose completely by blowing your nose into a tissue. Be sure not to block one nostril while blowing your nose.

Clean the Neti tank. To prevent bacteria from overgrowing in and on your Neti jar, you need to wash it one last time before storing it. Wash with warm soapy water and let it dry naturally. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Advice

Exercises that you should try after rinsing your nose with a Neti pot:
- Breathe out . Exhale forcefully through your nostrils, while keeping your head toward the sink. Quickly pull your belly in tight with each exhale, helping to strengthen the breathing force. If you breathe into a tissue, be careful not to block your nostrils while breathing.
- Bend forward . Bend forward from the waist so that the top of your head is facing the floor. Hold this position for a few seconds and then return to standing. Exhale a few times forcefully after doing this pose.
- Alternate toe touches . Place your feet 0.6-0.9 m apart. Spread your arms out to your sides and shoulder height. Slowly bend down from the waist and touch your left hand to your right knee, shin, or foot (anywhere you can reach without straining). Right arm outstretched towards the ceiling; Gently rotate your head towards the right hand side. Hold the pose for a few seconds. Return to standing position and repeat with left side. Exhale forcefully through your nose.
The salt concentration in the Neti flask reaching 0.9% is ideal. A teaspoon of salt with 500 ml of water gives a solution of this ratio.
You can wash your nose with Neti at regular intervals just like brushing your teeth. ^{[5] X Research Sources Frawely, Dr David, <i>Neti: Healing Secrets of Yoga and Ayurveda</i>, ISBN 0-9409858-5-3}
Make sure the water is at a comfortable temperature, body temperature, or warmth.

Warning

The Louisiana Department of Health (USA) issued a warning to only use filtered or distilled water to rinse the nose with a Neti bottle after two people died from a rare case of amoeba that attacked the brain due to the use of untreated tap water last year. 2011. Always use filtered or distilled water. Besides, you need to keep the Neti jar clean. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Things you need

Neti Bình flask
Non-iodized salt that does not contain anti-caking agents and liquefiers or salts specifically designed to clean odors with a Neti tank.
Pure water, moderate temperature

Consider purchasing a Neti nasal irrigation kit that includes all the supplies you need to effectively rinse your nose.

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