The Neti Pot

DGs friend Erica came over for breakfast last weekend. Erica is a free spirit and has the ability to make you think outside of the box and we always end up having great discussions when she is around.

Last week-end, she convinced me that I needed a Neti Pot. Before I tell you what a Neti Pot is, go here to watch this video instruction of how it works. Warning: This is not an SNL skit. Watching this video may make you sneeze or scrunch up your nose in horror.

I have had sinus issues my whole life and for the past week I have had some problems. So even though Erica's description included phrases such as, "I'm not going to lie to you, it burns" and "You put this thing up your nose and pour fluid in so it comes out your other nostril" I decided to do it anyway. You buy the pot above, fill it with warm water and 1/4 tsp. of non-iodized salt. Then you put the spout up your nostril, tilt your head, and bottoms up. It is totally creepy at first, but after a few times, it is like riding a bike.

I have used it for 3 days in a row, and though it has not fixed my original problem it has helped to clean me out and moisten my sinus cavity. I will be asking my doctor tomorrow about it. Stay tuned!