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The Himalayan Institute Neti Pot naturally cleanses, refreshes, and protects the nasal passages, one of our body’s first lines of defense against illness. Recommended by doctors and pharmacists worldwide, the Neti Pot has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate sinus and allergy problems. Recent clinical studies have shown that nasal irrigation is effective in improving symptoms of patients with frequent sinusitis. The Himalayan Institute introduced the Neti Pot in 1972. Our bestselling Neti Pot makes nasal irrigation easy and comfortable. The trademarked lotus design and distinctive shape dispenses the perfect rate of flow to optimally cleanse the sinus passages. Ceramic Neti Pot is made with lead-free ceramic and glaze. Illustrated instructions include link to free online demonstration video. Proceeds benefit the world-wide humanitarian, environmental, and educational projects supported by the Himalayan Institute. more info
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neti pot + xylitol and alkalol
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been suffering from chronic sinusitis and frequent sinus headaches on my forehead above my nose. Sometimes it felt like someone was driving a nail through my forehead, horrible pain. Even on good days I felt stuffed and blurry.
I have used the neti pot with a hypertonic saline solution and added xylitol and alkalol for about 3 weeks now. HAVEN’T HAD A SINUS HEADACHE SINCE, all without any medication.
My nose is clear, my head feels sooooo fresh. I can concentrate so much better, no stuffyness or bluryness. It has been a life changer for me.
Thin and small
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
If you are looking for a Neti pot that suit for you, ceramic ones are better than plastic ones in my opinion. Anyway there is not much choice we can made, this one and Ancient Secrets Ceramic Nasal Cleansing Pot.This original one is quite good in design, more beautiful than Ancient Secrets.
However, this product is thinner and smaller compared to Ancient Secrets. Its low profile makes water spit out the spout when you carry from one place to another (In many case that you want warm water from kitchen to bathroom). Anyway, Ancient Screts one doesn’t have this problem.
I recommend to buy Ancient Secret instead of this.
Wow, this really helps!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
So I’ve always had nasal breathing problems and pretty much anytime I bring it up with a doctor, I’m always given some kind of nasal steroid and sent on my way. I happened across the concept of the neti pot by accident over the internet and was very hesitent but still decided it was worth a try.
When it came in the mail, I was excited but at the same time the idea of pouring water through my nose was strange and kinda gross for me but I worked up the courage to give it a shot. Thank god I did. It’s amazing how much this has helped me out. I have been sleeping better and in general my ability to breath through my nose has improved dramatically. I just use it once a night before bed and that seems to be enough. I found out though that if you have a fully blocked nose (or just one nostril in my case) that has resulted from something like a cold, I would avoid using it. The water seemed to be redirected to my ear and I had water in the ear for a day or so. Pretty annoying.
Not much else to say about it. The fact that its plastic is great because I’m sure I’ll drop it once and smash it. All in all, if you’ve had nasal breathing problems for quite some time, give it a go. I don’t know if it’ll work for you the same as me but hey, its worth a try.
GOODBYE ALLERGY MEDS!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I can’t say enough great things about this product and process!
I bought the Himalayan Institute ceramic neti pot, Neti Wash Plus, and neti pot salt six months ago, and I HAVEN’T TAKEN AN ALLERGY MED SINCE!
This neti pot is of excellent quality and is comfortable to hold and work with. I chose this one because of the natural material construction and seamless interior. I read that the stainless steel models can start to rust at their seams, and one of my goals is to buy as little plastic as possible. The size of this neti pot also helps me know that I’m using equal parts through each nostril.
If you’re a first-timer, I recommend watching several online sources of how-to videos to help visualize the process and avoid the traumatic first use others have described. You’ll want to learn how to avoid getting water in your sinus passages or Eustachian tubes. And read all the instructional information provided on the [...] site.
I had a very pleasant first experience. The temperature and salinity of the water were such that I didn’t really feel it, and the benefits afterward were purely amazing.
How it improved my life:
For years, I had been suffering from allergies and sinus drainage (and the resulting bad breath). I took a Claritin-D daily (year-round!) just to breathe semi-normally, sometimes trading that for a Benadryl or two. I was almost constantly dabbing very watery nasal drainage, yet had thicker drainage in my throat that caused 30-minute bouts of throat clearing after every single meal I ate (drove myself and others nuts). I could barely smell things that others easily could.
I used my neti pot daily for the first week, and now I use it just 1-3 times a week, as needed. I put 2 cups of purified water in my microwave for 55 seconds, and it’s the perfect temp by the time I mix in the salt and Neti Wash Plus. After doing one neti pot full through each nostril, I usually have a bit of saline left. Because I have the throat drainage tendency, I use the remainder to do a little Stage 2 cleansing.
Now, I use fewer tissues, and my throat-clearing problem is gone. I can effortlessly smell a glass of wine or coffee sitting on the table a few feet away and the scents of things around me I could never smell before. I’m virtually free of any allergy symptoms. Equally wonderful is that my body is blissfully free of allergy meds with a most simple, inexpensive, and natural solution.
Love to neti, but this pot needs more
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I recommend a neti pot to anyone, however, this pot is lacking something. The water spills out very easily and it doesn’t really hold 8 oz as it pours out the spout past 4 oz. I bought a handmade one and I recommend doing that. Also, this pot would be so easy to break. The ceramic is super thin and doesn’t seem durable. I recommend a stoneware pot as that would be much tougher.
Takes some practice to get it right, but worth the wait
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I prefer natural remedies over conventional ones whenever possible and you can’t get more natural than water and salt.
Whenever I get a stuffy nose, I use the netti pot two or three times the first day I get a cold and by the next day, I’m usually better. I might need one more hit of the netti pot, but typically I’m better after the first day.
A word of warning to those considering using a netti pot — it takes some practice to get it right. At the beginning, there were a few times where the salt water went down my throat instead of out of my other nostril and other times where I poured too much, too quickly and felt like my eyeballs were going to pop out.
Once you get it right, though, it’s worth it. The netti pot will always be my go-to weapon to combat a stuffy nose.
Very nice Neti Pot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the first time I have used a Neti Pot. The Himalayan Institute Neti Pot is very well made and easy to use. Definitely worth the price.
A great tool for staying healthy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Once you get the hang of using a Neti pot, it is a great way to keep moisture in and bacteria out during the winter months, and avoid allergy symptoms year round.
Neti? Yes. This pot? NO!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have purchased three Neti pots: both of the ones here–the Himalayan Institute ceramic and plastic–and the Ancient Secrets ceramic pot. I gave away this ceramic one, but kept the plastic one for travel. The Ancient Secrets is my preferred pot. If they ever make a plastic one, I will get it also and get rid of my Himalayan Institute plastic one!
Why I don’t like this specific pot:
- it does not form a good “seal” around my nostril
- water does not flow smoothly through my sinuses
- water is always coming out of the top and dripping down the outside of the pot and therefore down my face
The Ancient Secrets pot has none of these problems! It seals well, flows smoothly, and does not come out of the top. Definitely get it instead.
I might have rated this pot higher, perhaps even a two or three, had I not used the Ancient Secrets one and found it to be so much better! The price on both seems too high, but I have yet to see a reasonably priced Neti pot!
Last but not least, there is no need to buy any special salts. Plain table salt works fine (get the NON-IODIZED variety) as does Kosher salt (it should be non-iodized but has a larger grain so you need to use about twice as much). Think about it: you are most likely going to be using tap water rather than heating up filtered water, so do you really need some overpriced “pure”, “medical grade” salt? Save your money!!!
Cool Aladdin’s Magic Lamp!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Every household SHOULD have this neti pot. It’s a bit overpriced but you’re happy you’re contributing to the Himalayan Institute’s compassionate causes in Africa and India.
The brochure says (1) you should use pure salt, (2) you should stir it into 8 oz of warm water, and (3) you may want to do three exercises to expel any water remaining in your nose. Well, (1) I use sea salt bought at Whole Foods; (2) the pot only holds 4 oz and you should use lukewarm water, not warm water; (3) the three exercises are unnecessary.
I can’t help but rub it sometimes because it reminds me of Aladdin’s Magic Lamp…I may get three wishes…who knows?
Neti Pot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot, Ceramic and Nasaline Salt 10.50 Ounces
This is a great product that helps us (ordered a pot for my husband and myself) breathe easier. We use the Nasaline salt in it, which we ordered at the same time from Amazon. The stuff that came out of my husband’s nose was unbelievable! The service was so fast that we were shocked! This is such a pretty little pot that it’s a nice decoration for the bathroom counter.
No more sinus problems
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had constant sinus headaches and pressure about 3 years ago. All my friends online were using netie pots and telling me to get one.
I really didn’t ‘get’ it.
I went to youtube one night and watched a demo of someone using one. I finally understood how it worked and went to the drug store and got mine.
I used it 2x a day for a week or two until I got better, then maybe once a day. Now I use it 2x-3x a week and I’ve not had a cold, sinus problems, allergy problems, ect SINCE.
It has been well worth it’s money many times over. When my husband had sinus problems with the flu recently, I got him his own and it seemed to help his comfort with the flu and what looked to be like a developing sinusitis just went away. I know he’d give it 5 stars too but he doesn’t do reviews.
cool product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have to say, I was coming down with a crazy cold, and used this thing according to the insturctions and lemme tell ya, that cold never came about into anything, it miraculously went away!!
So.
It’s not this “wonderful amazing” quality made thing, but it’s plastic, and it’s durable and it works well.
I would definately buy it, but it’s the only one I’ve ever seen, and I can’t help but wonder how it compares to others, and that’s why I only give it four stars.
Great Neti Pot – perfect for travel!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been using this Neti pot off and on for a little over a year now. I’ve used it mainly when I was having sinus/nasal symptoms that I wanted to clear up, but this Spring I’ve committed to using it regularly to prevent any problems. I pulled it back out of the closet a few days ago when I got my first Spring sinus headache and it totally wiped it out! I’m a believer! I’ve actually gotten rid of a nasty sinus infection without antibiotics with it in the past. Gotta love that, since I hate taking meds and the antibiotics cause other problems.
This neti pot, in particular, is great. It’s super lightweight, but durable. I’ve taken it with me on travel several times. I use it as soon as I can after the plane trip, and so far have avoided getting sick. I used to get sick nearly every time I flew!
As other posters have mentioned, you don’t need to spend the money for special salt. I use non-iodized Kosher salt and it works great. Be sure to use filtered water though, since there is no sense in sending any potential contaminants or minerals through your sinuses.
If you’ve been trying to decide if you can “stomach” using a Neti pot, just take the leap! The first time is interesting, but you’ll soon get the hang of it. Tilt your head forward, rotate it to one side and remember to breathe through your mouth – no problems at all.
netti pot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just got my Netti Pot and I am very happy with it. It is a cute ceramic pot you dont mind leaving out on the counter. I had never netti potted before but this one seems to work great
It Did’nt Work Good for Enema
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I was constipated one morning and needed to have a quick B.M. before going to work and the only thing I had to use was my girlfriend’s Netti Pot. After filling it with warm water I inserted it but when I tipped it the water wouldn’t flow into my orifice and spilled out on the floor.
Himalayan Neti Pot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a really nice thing to have if you suffer from allergies and a constantly stuffy nose. Seems to have helped us a great deal, especially in the spring when pollen is at its worst. Would recommend, but ask your doctor first before using.
I <3 Neti Pots
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Who knew that the Neti Pot could be so useful?? Each day I rub that little lamp, and magically a genie appears. You ask, what can the Neti Pot do for me?
- I no longer pray each night for God to help me pay the bills each month…I whip out my Neti Pot and **poof** my bills are paid
- I no longer wish for good looks because when I carry this magical pot, **poof** men wearing wolf T-shirts howl me
I recommend this Neti Pot to anyone who is looking for clairvoyance in their life.
Did not receive the Item advertised. Bad Customer Service!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I ordered the Ceramic pot and instead received a very cheap plastic version. When I called their customer support, they acknowledged the mistake and said that I could return the ones received and they would send the correct ones. At this point it had already been a week later since they were ordered and I was not gonna wait a week to receive the Return envelope, wait a week for them to receive it, and another week for them to send the correct Item. So I told the guy that I would keep the cheap ones and I demanded some sort satisfaction. Also, keep in mind, after these were on Oprah’s show the price went up 3 dollars and the guy kept insisting that I would have to pay the difference since the price went up. Long story short, he said he would send me some gifts for my trouble…3 weeks later, I still have yet to receive anything. I’m Still waiting…Overall, SAVE your money, blow your nose! Because you really do not need this product.
Neti Pot Sinus Maintenance Good
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Dr. Oz show once again recommended a neti pot for sinus issues and to combat viruses and sinus problems.
With recent H1N1 issues this is a great idea. Weekly cleansings are keeping my sinus in control.
It does not cure sinus problems, but certainly has eliminated many problems as I had in the past.
I am a believer now for the cleansings for sinus relief due to allegeries/weather related issues.
BEST PURCHASE EVER
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. I’ve been having a lot of trouble with stuffy nose, and allergies, and since I bought my neti pot it’s helped so much with clearing me out and making me feel GREAT!
Good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I always had bad allergies. I still do. But the neti pot helps sooooo much!! Before, summer, fall, and spring were horrors. at first my nose was soo stuffy nothing could even get through! But then it lessened so that it worked! however, it doesn’t stay like that for long. thats why i gave it 4 stars. i hope i can contradict that in the future.
Feels good & works well
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this product. Dr Oz is right on the money with this. My alergies are so much better this fall than in prior years. I recommend a Kosher salt solution over any packaged solutions.
Easy and fast
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had been very skeptical of using a neti pot, in part because I was concerned about the process being complicated or uncomfortable. After I tried it for the first time, I was hooked. It is very simple, and the pot comes with step by step instructions and pictures. Using the pot feels like getting water up your nose at the beach – not bad at all! Afterwards, I breathed clearly through my nose, and my ears were relieved of considerable pressure. My whole face was relieved of sinus pressure and discomfort.
good Neti-pot for the money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a good Neti-pot, but I do like the fact that it is unbreakable. This is good when you have small children that would like to try it too.