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Neti Pot Nasal Wash / Sinus Irrigation System by Rhino Horn is the natural way to improve sinus health and prevent sickness because it uses natural ingredients and does not have any side effects. Regular use of a saline nasal wash can soothe and moisturize nasal membranes which helps keep sinuses clear, clean, and healthy. Further, nasal washing with a neti pot can reduce allergy symptoms, sinus congestion, and dependency on medications such as antibiotics, antihistamines, nasal steroids, decongestants, and asthma medications because the saline mix creates an adverse environment for viral and bacterial organisms. It is recommended to use less saline mix to start and to gradually increase the potency of the saline mix. Included are detailed instructions that illustrate how to hold the neti pot at the correct angle and how to create the saline mix with the easy to use salt measuring spoon. Recommended for use by children, athletes, performers, singers, travelers, seniors, firefighters, construction workers, farmers, military, and anyone exposed to environmental pollution and irritants. more info
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Changed my life
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have always had sinus problems, so when I learned about neti pots, I decided to give it a go. I got this one, because a non plastic version with good reviews was hard to find. The instructions were very clear and well written. In other neti pot reviews for other products there seemed to be a lot of confusion over how it works. Apparently, those other neti pots do not come with good instructions or the people didn’t read them. In any case, Although the instructions explain how to clear, they do not tell you that the real action is clearing your nose afterwards. The warm salt water softens and loosens, and the nose clearing makes you breath clear for 12+ hours.
Honestly, the only reason that I gave it a chance is because I knew that asian cultures clear their sinuses with water, so I figured it must be good. If you have problems, you should try it.
It works!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Normally I would avoid using a plastic product for something like this. However I did break several ceramic neti pots and it was getting expensive so I tried this.
The shape is different from most ceramic neti pots. I find that it works better, without spilling, and there is a good seal at the nose. There is a 2009 review of the effectiveness of the method at the New York Times – just go to the NYT website and search for neti. There is also a video on how to use it that is easily found online.
Some people that I know prefer a different saline rinse system involving a spray bottle (Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit (Pack of 2)) and I think that is just a matter of how it feels to you. The doctor who first recommended that I try a sinus rinse also recommended the Neilmed system and it certainly worked but I found that using a neti pot was gentler and more comfortable for me.
Anyway, it works great and, as long as I use it daily I seem to avert all those debilitating sinus infections and eliminate the subtle post-nasal drip that always eventually led to bronchitis. Normally I use it once a day, in the morning, but if my nose is dry or if I have been working in the garden or generally raising dust, I use it more frequently. Other people I know use it for allergies during hay fever season and it works for them.
You can buy packets of salt but I just mix a big bottle of my own. If you use kosher salt, you don’t have to worry about adding soda to counteract additives. Just be aware that different brands of kosher salt have different size/shape salt crystals and therefore the amount you need varies. I find that Diamond brand kosher salt (Diamond Crystal, Salt Kosher, 3-Pound (12 Pack)) dissolves the fastest because it has large fluffy crystals. The recipe for a gallon is 1/4 cup Diamond kosher salt to a gallon of water, preferably filtered or distilled. I do buy the Neilmed salt packets (NeilMed’s Sinus Rinse Pre-Mixed Packets, 100-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)) for use when traveling.
Does the trick
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Got one for both myself and daugher (who is phobic about drowning). After overcoming the initial fears she tried it and now she uses it daily.
A Neti Pot that Won’t Break on You
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
While I am not fond of turning my head upside down, I have to admit that a neti pot is the very best source of nasal or sinus care that I know of. It liquefies thick phlegm and washes it out, while delivering salt water or herbs to tone the nasal tissues. This one will not break on your bathroom floor yet is free of most of the nasties from plastic (and you don’t leave standing water in it). I put herbal concentrates in my neti pot along with salt water and a bit of xylitol in order to deliver the medicine exactly where needed. The Rhino neti pot has a good seal, a shape that I prefer and is easy to clean. It fits nicely in the hand during use. Plus I like the color choice.
Rhino horn
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have owned the Rhino Horn neti pot for about 3 years now, and can’t imagine being without it. I went from getting multiple colds every time the weather changed to getting maybe one or two very minor colds a year. I would probably never get sick if I used my neti pot a little more regularly. I love how it clears out my sinuses when I’m feeling congested and soothes them when they’re irritated.
I really like the shape of the Rhino Horn, and I actually really like that the Rhino Horn is made of plastic. Due to a combination of being clumsy, having a curious toddler and one shared bathroom, mine gets knocked onto the floor quite often. A ceramic one would have shattered long before now, and a metal one would probably be horribly dented. I like that when it hits the floor, I can just throw it in the dishwasher and it’s good as new again.
I recommend neti pots to all my friends and family, especially the ones who are frequently sick or have bad allergies, and those few who have actually tried it agree that it’s one of the best things you can do to keep yourself healthy. It’s so nice to not have to reach for the cold medicine everytime my throat feels a little scratchy.
What? You’re telling me to pour water through my head?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Heck, yes, I’m telling you to pour water through your head. To paraphrase Sally Field – it works! It really really works!
I decided to try a neti pot out of sheer desperation when suffering from terrible nasal congestion courtesy of the H1N1 flu. I bought this model because it appeared to be the one pot that would have a good seal on the nostril. (I wasn’t too keen on shoving a spout up my nose.) The design is excellent – there is indeed a good seal, and it’s very easy to use. The plastic is lightweight, yet seems very sturdy.
This is amazing. You are hardly aware of any sensation of the liquid flowing through your nasal cavity until it starts coming out the other side. (Follow the directions in the box – tilt your head to the side, and be sure to keep your chin tucked in, or the water will go down your throat. You WILL notice that!)
I was able to breathe freely through my nose immediately after using it, and the relief lasted long enough that I could get a good night’s sleep.
I just used regular un-iodized salt in the solution. The Rhino Horn comes with a little measuring spoon for the salt. (I understand from other sources that the proper ratio of salt to water is 1/2 tsp. salt to 8 oz. of water.) Rhino says to just measure the salt with their spoon, put the salt inside the pot, and fill the pot with lukewarm water. Pickling salt would probably be good because it is finely powdered, and is very pure.
Previously I thought that neti pots sounded like a silly thing, but I’m a believer now.
Note: I found the most effective way to achieve clear nasal passages, and keep them clear, is to use the neti pot, and follow it up a few minutes later with my prescription anti-inflammatory nasal spray.
Looks good–until you see it in person
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Though this neti pot came exactly as shown in the pictures at Amazon, you should know 2 things before you put down your money on it: the molded plastic is as cheap and flimsy as you can imagine, with an obnoxious coarse seam running through the entire neti pot. The whole thing is very light, cheap and tacky, like something you’d win as a booby prize at a carnival. Secondly, when I went to use it I actually cut my nose a bit because the manufacturer hadn’t even bothered to sand down the sharp edges from the molding process. If the company insists on charging $12+ for this item, why not take the effort and make it with a more substantial amount of plastic and then also sand the edges?
Bottom line, it’s a very good design but the company that sells it must be laughing all the way to the bank on this one. Maybe 3 cents worth of plastic.
oh, and they give you a plastic spoon for the salt (gee thanks)