Comments on: Me and my Neti Pot

By: Cat Nilan

Cat Nilan — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:46:03 +0000

From the Brown University website (see above for link):

“First, it is important not to use common table salt to irrigate the nose on a regular basis, because it contains certain chemicals such as iodine and ‘anti-clumping’ additives that can be harmful if used frequently. You can use Kosher salt (found in most groceries right along with the table salt) or sea salt found in health food stores.”

We started out using the fancy salt from the yoga boutique but quickly moved to plain old sea salt (purchased from Trader Joe’s). It works fine. I think the main thing is to not use standard table salt.

By: Janet Bruner

Janet Bruner — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:35:15 +0000

How can I know if the sea salt I have is OK to irrigate my nasal passages and sinuses? I have
(food grade) sea salt. Would it be OK to use it?
Thanks for any help.

Janet

By: skye

skye — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:46:45 +0000

You know, just reading this makes me feel like I’m drowning. I hope I never get that desperate.

By: Kelly Hills

Kelly Hills — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 04:47:02 +0000

You were missed! :)

By: naiah

naiah — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 04:18:15 +0000

It would have been great to get to meet you tonight, but there’s next month. I hope you feel better soon!

By: shauna

shauna — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 04:07:00 +0000

I’m both fascinated and horrified that you were pouring warm water in your sinuses instead of joining us at the Elysian.

I’m pretty sure you had the more visceral experience, though.

Feel better!

By: josh

josh — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 02:38:54 +0000

We missed you at the happy hour! Hope you feel better soon.