Greggy’s Neti Pot Experience
So why is this thing called Neti pot?
Neti Pot – P1,155 (lead-free Ceramic) Saline Salt Solution – P375 at Healthy Options
Neti means “the practice of nasal irrigation”, that’s why! 
Many people use it on a daily basis to keep their sinuses clean, relieve nasal dryness, reduce pollen & allergens in the nasal passages, remove excess mucus, dust and other irritants.
If you have not read my previous post and have no idea why my son uses this weird-looking thing, feel free to read it here if you’re interested. Please note that I am also not paid to write about this product nor got this for free (although I wish I did! LOL.) I bought the whole kit for 1,530 pesos at Healthy Options. I seriously think it’s pricey (Neti pots are cheaper in the U.S), but it works! So who cares? I just hope my son wouldn’t break this pot too soon because he usually doesn’t get along with anything breakable. Haha!
I am sharing this post for the benefit of those loving parents who care enough to go the extra mile in making sure that their kids get the best option for treating or preventing allergies, instead of depending on over-the-counter medicines that usually don’t work. Dr. Oz, the celebrity doctor, says using a neti pot is more effective than medication because it mechanically cleans out the problem –the natural way! (Check out these articles from Oprah’s website:
http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Oz-Answers-Burning-Medical-Questions/12
http://www.oprah.com/health/Your-Questions-Answered/6
Now that being said, let me share with you my son’s experience using his Neti pot.
My son has had allergies for a long time. We noticed that symptoms (watery eyes, runny and itchy nose) occur only at night and upon waking up in the morning. Then it just disappears a few hours after waking up. This happens to him every single day and it pains us to see him suffer a lot – sneezing endlessly, twitching and picking his nose, sniffing, scratching his eyes, etc. We used to give him antihistamines, but it didn’t work all the time.
So when I picked up the Neti pot last Wednesday night, my son used it the next day. It was his dad who assisted him with it because I was busy documenting his whole Neti pot experience. Hehe. At first, my son was hesitant to try it. So we had to explain to him again how nasal irrigation works, that it would flush out dirt from his nose and he would feel better afterward. We reassured him that it’s not a painful process because we are just cleaning his nose, etc. He got convinced and finished the whole cleansing process. Good job, Greggy!!!
There were times that he would pause and tell us he felt like drowning but there was no pain whatsoever. My conclusion? It just happens when he stops breathing through his mouth, so we constantly remind him to make sure he keeps his mouth open and breathe through it each time he uses his Neti pot.
I know doing this takes practice, but I am positive that he’d get used to it in no time.
Now here’s the good news! *drum roll, please…*
That Thursday morning when he used his neti pot for the very first time? A miracle happened.
READ THIS: He hasn’t had any allergy attacks since then!!! I couldn’t believe it! No itchy nose, no sneezing, no watery eyes since that day! OMG!
On Sunday, he used his neti pot again (2nd time). The weather was really bad and we feared that he would have an allergy attack when we went out — but he didn’t! How cool is that???!
And today, Monday, his allergy hasn’t gone back!
WOW.
Just wow.
I know his allergies would still come back once in a while, but I feel so much better knowing that we won’t see him suffering every night or every day. What a relief!
Usage Instructions:
- Prepare the Saline solution in your Neti pot. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Saline salt solution into 1 cup of lukewarm water until it is fully dissolved. Never use HOT or COLD water. Rinsing your nose without salt is also a big no-no. It is very painful according to this article I read online.
- Tilt your head to the side.
He smiles as he becomes comfy breathing through his mouth
- Insert the sprout of the Neti pot gently into the raised nostril.
- Raise the Neti pot slowly to develop a steady flow of saline water. Once you get the proper angle, the water will flow easily from the upper nostril and out the lower nostril. It takes a little bit of practice though.
See the saline water flowing steadily from one nostril to another?
- Breathe through your mouth during the whole process.
- Blow your nose and wipe it with clean cloth. Do not sniff.
- Do the same process with your other nostril.
Since I like documenting important moments in my kids’ lives, I shot videos of my son doing his 2nd nasal wash. (2nd because like I said on my previous post, the video and pictures I took the first time he did this got deleted.)
For the record, many people do this practice on a daily basis. And just like our precious toothbrush, you can’t share your Neti pot with anyone else. I am all for saving every penny, but please don’t do it at the expense of your own hygiene and health!
Part I
good thing hindi na mahihirapan si greggy.
i think this is the easiest thing to show to a kid if they have breathing problems/allergies. most children dont like medicines. and the good thing is – it’s natural!
Yup. Nothing beats natural stuff.
Wow, I think I’ll need one of these too! I’ve always had a problem with my nose and I’m very prone to allergies. Anyway, I’m glad that from now on Greggy won’t have too much problem with his sinuses and allergies.. ^^
Thanks, sis! You can just imagine my relief!
i think i really need that. my nose has been clogged for the past month
Try mo, sis! Baka mag-work din sa iyo…Natural naman yan so it won’t do you any harm except sa bulsa mo. Haha!
I’ve been pretty reliant with good ol’ saline ever since. I usually don’t give my son OTC medicine whenever he has colds; it’s been that way since he was born.
Using the bottled saline has become a bit difficulty lately, though. My son tries to resist, so I usually have to ask my brother for help. He’s pretty obedient when it comes to my brother, haha.
I wonder if things will be easier if I use this instead. Thank you for sharing!
I’m not familiar with the saline bottle. So far, my son has only tried the saline nasal spray. But I don’t like it coz it doesn’t flush out the dirt the same way the neti pot does. I suggest you try this one, too. Salt water kasi ito na pinapang-wash. Talagang flush out talaga lahat ng unwanted stuff sa ilong. Hehe.
First time to read about this and it works
Smart invention huh!
yup! life-saver indeed!
Oh my… that looks like a massive pot. I know what you mean about hoping not to break it. My Sinucleanse one is plastic but whenever I bring it for travel I still get worries. So far it’s survived bumping around in my luggage.
Yeah, Sinucleanse is made of plastic and I was hoping to get something like that for my son. Like I said, lagi kasing nakakabasag ng glass& plate ang anak ko. Pero ang hirap hanapin nyan. Ceramic lang ang meron sa Healthy Options.
I’ve always had a problem with my nose and I’m rather prone to allergies. Anyway, I’m glad that from now on Greggy won’t have too much problem with his sinuses and allergies
wow your son is so brave to do this
very natural way of curing!
Rovie, The Bargain Doll
wow i don’t really know about this thing until i visit your blog! my husband should know since his been having nosey problem eveyrtime haha moms are the best! xx
I don’t have allergies but I have a lot of relatives who do. This post would surely help them! I’ll definitely show them this
Woah buti nalang no more complications. I have a cousin na sobra ka grabe ang allergies!! Should let his mom know about this. Thank you.
Your son has allergic rhinitis? I used to have it too and my doctor gave me a nasal spray for maintenance.
I think this will be an awesome solution to my cousin’s allergies! Will tell my tita! thanks for this!
Nasal issues – wash the tissues! If the nose is clean it can function. Exposure to irritants causes swelling of the membranes and an increase in thick, sticky mucus production, impeding the flow of normal drainage. A buffered hypertonic salt solution washes irritants out, shrinks swollen membranes, and increases the filtering efficiency of the nose hairs by thinning secretions. This allows the tiny sinus to drain effectively and naturally.
Dr. Hana’s Nasopure ~ the nicer neti, is a patented, neck-neutral design that washes along the nasal floor and draws impurities out of the sinuses without flooding them. It is comfortable, soothing and easy enough for a two year old to use. Created by a board certified pediatrician – check us out! http://www.nasopure.com
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Breathe better ~ be well.
looks awesome! why don’t you send me one so i can review it?
Now this is something new to me. I will keep this in my head for future reference. Thanks for sharing sis =)