The History of the Netty Pot (Neti Pot)
The netty pot, more commonly referred to as the neti pot, has
been more in vogue lately. Before you decide to use it for your sinus related problems, you may want to
know a bit about the history of the neti pot and how it is actually supposed to work. After all, you always
want to know as much as possible when your health is involved.
The netty pot has been used in the Indian yogic tradition for no less than millennia. It is extremely old,
which speaks well for its ability and effectiveness. It is also known as jala neti. It was not introduced
into the United States until the 1970s. It emerged through the widely popular yoga culture. It was actually
used as a device during meditation.
Even after yoga turned into a rather mainstream practice, alternative cultures continued to use the neti
pot. For example, it is now a part of Ayurvedic medicine.
The neti pot is used in nasal irrigation, also known as nasal lavage. It is something used in personal
hygiene, but it can also improve certain aspects of your health. Basically, your nasal cavity is
essentially cleaned out. This will flush out any excessive debris and mucus from your nose as well as your
sinuses. Almost anyone could benefit from a nasal
irrigation system, they are powerful.
The pot itself has been described as looking like a hybrid of a gravy boat and a magic lamp from Arabian
nights. Its design makes this flushing process easier. The pot is most often filled with warm saline, or
salt water. Sodium bicarbonate is sometimes added.
The spout of the pot goes into one nostril. The liquid goes into it. Ideally, you would want the solution to either go through your nasal cavity and into the back of your throat. That allows you to spit it out. The other method is having it go into your other nostril and then stream out of it.
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As good as the netty pot may be, the hydro pulse may be a much better choice. Its modern pulsatile irrigation works well.
