Nasal Congestion: What's a Neti Pot?

As many of you may well know, this has been a horrible year for allergies. Allergies to things like pollen lead to symptoms like runny rose, post-nasal drip, and sneezing and irritated eyes.

Driven by desperation, I decided I needed to take action for my post-nasal drip. My Western doctor said the only things she had to offer were nasal steroid sprays or pills for allergy relief. These would need to be taken whenever my allergies acted up. This would not do, as I was looking for a way to deal with the real problem, not just ignore the symptoms.

And so I have turned to the neti pot. What's a neti pot? It's a small pot that people put a salt water mixture into and run through their nose. The liquid goes in one nostril and comes out the other.

I have a great fear of being underwater and of drowning, so this is especially challenging for me. After doing some reading, I discovered that there are theories out there that stuff that is stuck on the surface of the mucous membranes could lead to allergies and the offending post-nasal drip. Rinsing this offending build up would then remove the actual source of irritation. Tune in next week for how this feels and if it works for me!

If you are willing to put in the time, acupuncture is effective for most people for allergies. It does take some patience, as the results are not immediately apparent as they are with many other conditions. For more info please visit my website at www.AcuSpaWellness.com