Sinus cold killing me..so, I shot water in my nose
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Sinus cold killing me..so, I shot water in my nose
Yup, its true!
I tried out Nasal Irrigation
One of weirdest things I've ever done but it prepares you for waterboarding LOL
The first try was not pleasant.
Neti Pot
8oz of warm water
1 tblspn of sea salt
Video of some guy doing it.
Overall impression of it??? Well, it sure as heck cleans your sinuses out better than pills or even blowing your nose. In fact, yesterday I did it about 5 times, congestion was far better with the exception of my ears.
I am still sick, taking sinus pills but I will continue to use this method as it is actually pretty bad ***. And... I get to show everyone coming over how i pour water in one nostril and it comes out the other nostril.
Another great video (MUST WATCH)..lol
I tried out Nasal Irrigation
One of weirdest things I've ever done but it prepares you for waterboarding LOL
The first try was not pleasant.
Neti Pot
8oz of warm water
1 tblspn of sea salt
Video of some guy doing it.
Overall impression of it??? Well, it sure as heck cleans your sinuses out better than pills or even blowing your nose. In fact, yesterday I did it about 5 times, congestion was far better with the exception of my ears.
I am still sick, taking sinus pills but I will continue to use this method as it is actually pretty bad ***. And... I get to show everyone coming over how i pour water in one nostril and it comes out the other nostril.
Another great video (MUST WATCH)..lol
#3
Try something called Sinus Rinse from your local pharmacy. It's over the counter and better delivery method than tilting your head. Best part, is it comes with packets of pH balanced salt so you don't burn the crap out of your sinuses like you do with sea salt. You can thank me later.
http://www.neilmed.com/usa/products.php#sinusrinse
Use two packets for better effect.
http://www.neilmed.com/usa/products.php#sinusrinse
Use two packets for better effect.
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LOL, it hurt. A LOT!
Good to see others have tried this. I was going to post it yesterday but ended up going to bed. Did it again this morning and honestly had to post this for others to try.
Try something called Sinus Rinse from your local pharmacy. It's over the counter and better delivery method than tilting your head. Best part, is it comes with packets of pH balanced salt so you don't burn the crap out of your sinuses like you do with sea salt. You can thank me later.
NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Makers of Sinus Rinse, NasaFlo Netipot, Nasal Irrigation
Use two packets for better effect.
NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Makers of Sinus Rinse, NasaFlo Netipot, Nasal Irrigation
Use two packets for better effect.
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I've been using a Neti Pot for years too. It helps when you are sick, but it also help to keep you from getting sick. Just flush your sinuses out every couple of weeks.
Some of the natural organic health food stores sell the packets of salt blends, and I have even seen some that have small amount of oil in them. Never tried the ones with oil though.
Some of the natural organic health food stores sell the packets of salt blends, and I have even seen some that have small amount of oil in them. Never tried the ones with oil though.
#18
I use table salt and tap water.
I don't do the pouring thing. I mix mine for a descent burn.....
I pour some in my left hand. And then close off one nostril with my right hand. And suck the solution through the other.
I usually have to do it this way. My sinuses usually close almost close one to both nostrils off.
It works great.
I am not telling anyone to do this. I am a respirtory therapist. But not a doctor or even qualified to give any advise.
But the reason it works so well is:
Antibiotics work to kill the bacteria through your body.
Bacterial colonies are growing in your snot. So the antibiotics are working at the tissue level. I guess some in the fluids building the mucous. But...
Salt is a great bacteria killer on alot of levels.
When you suck (flush) the salt water up your nose. You are flushing out some of the bacterial colonies in a moment. You spit them out. Bam your body doesn't have to work against that colony anymore.
Also the salt going in the nasal passage also kills bacteria. And the salt residue left in the passage kills bacteria too.
It is a faster process to get bacteria growing in snot.
Salt water is also great for a sour throat.
whiskey is great for sweating out a cold as well. And is a cheap cough surpresant too.
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Use Vicks sav, or Ben gay, Icy hot or something menthol like on your chest. (DO NOT PUT THESE IN YOUR NASAL FLUSH)
Also peppermints, cough drops, extremly hot cinniman candy help open your sinuses.
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Dont do any of this crap cause I said so. You are responsible for yourself. My coments should be taken as bs. Go to your doctor.
I have found this works well, but do these at your own risk. I am not a doctor.
I don't do the pouring thing. I mix mine for a descent burn.....
I pour some in my left hand. And then close off one nostril with my right hand. And suck the solution through the other.
I usually have to do it this way. My sinuses usually close almost close one to both nostrils off.
It works great.
I am not telling anyone to do this. I am a respirtory therapist. But not a doctor or even qualified to give any advise.
But the reason it works so well is:
Antibiotics work to kill the bacteria through your body.
Bacterial colonies are growing in your snot. So the antibiotics are working at the tissue level. I guess some in the fluids building the mucous. But...
Salt is a great bacteria killer on alot of levels.
When you suck (flush) the salt water up your nose. You are flushing out some of the bacterial colonies in a moment. You spit them out. Bam your body doesn't have to work against that colony anymore.
Also the salt going in the nasal passage also kills bacteria. And the salt residue left in the passage kills bacteria too.
It is a faster process to get bacteria growing in snot.
Salt water is also great for a sour throat.
whiskey is great for sweating out a cold as well. And is a cheap cough surpresant too.
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Use Vicks sav, or Ben gay, Icy hot or something menthol like on your chest. (DO NOT PUT THESE IN YOUR NASAL FLUSH)
Also peppermints, cough drops, extremly hot cinniman candy help open your sinuses.
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Dont do any of this crap cause I said so. You are responsible for yourself. My coments should be taken as bs. Go to your doctor.
I have found this works well, but do these at your own risk. I am not a doctor.
#20
I use table salt and tap water.
I don't do the pouring thing. I mix mine for a descent burn.....
I pour some in my left hand. And then close off one nostril with my right hand. And suck the solution through the other.
I usually have to do it this way. My sinuses usually close almost close one to both nostrils off.
It works great.
whiskey is great for sweating out a cold as well.
I don't do the pouring thing. I mix mine for a descent burn.....
I pour some in my left hand. And then close off one nostril with my right hand. And suck the solution through the other.
I usually have to do it this way. My sinuses usually close almost close one to both nostrils off.
It works great.
whiskey is great for sweating out a cold as well.
I do this as well, and I think it helps a lot.
What I find helps sometimes is a little warm cognac or brandy - nothing sweet or fruit flavored because the sugar contributes to mucus formation (mucus is essentially sugar+protein+water in suspension - that's why you need to drink lots of water and lay off beer with a cold).
I take a small shot of cognac in a snifter, nuke it for 10 sec in a microwave, then spend about 1/2 hour sniffing deeply and taking very small sips. The first couple big snorts will feel like somebody sprayed gasoline up your nose, but it gets better fast - maybe the alcohol fumes kill the nerve endings. For some reason, cognac works for me, but I've tried various whiskeys and they didn't seem to work the same.