Tag: neti pot

Simple Nasal Wash Reduces Risk of COVID Hospitalization

It’s an ancient practice that costs almost nothing, yet doing this within 24 hours of a COVID-19 diagnosis could reduce your chances of being hospitalized by 8.5-fold. Why hasn’t your doctor told you about this, and why haven’t public health agencies shared the good news? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Rinsing your nasal passages with a saline solution…


Hay Fever and Dust-Mite Allergies: What Are the Health Benefits of Salty Water for Allergic Rhinitis?

Imagine you are sitting on the beach, on silver sand, admiring the aquamarine water of the sea as it gently laps the shore. Being an inquisitive health-conscious kind of person, you may (just may) find yourself wondering: what are the health benefits of seawater? Google this, and you will be directed to an article from…


The Risks & Benefits of Neti Pot Nasal Irrigation

Though nasal irrigation with salt water has been found to an effective and inexpensive treatment option for sinusitis symptom relief, neti pot use may increase the risk of recurrence. A new study reveals why, and what we can do about it.