A Healthy Nose

The nasal passages contain one of our body's first lines of defense against disease, which makes using the neti-pot with a saline solution a key to immunity from colds, allergies, chronic post nasal drip, and to counteract the effects from enviornmental pollution.

Breathing through the nose filters and conditions the incoming air. The nasal passages are lined with a thin layer of mucous that traps and disposes of dirt, dust, and pollen and other ariborne particles and moves the debris steadily to the rear of the nasal cavity and settles in the throat, where it is swallowed. Saline nasal rinses carry some of these impurities out of the body before they reach your stomach. They also keep this protective layer of mucous functioning properly.

If the mucous becomes too thick and dry or too thin and runny, it is easier for bacteria and viruses to penetrate the nasal lining and cause swelling and excess discharge of mucous we call a "cold." That is why gargling or sniffing a little salt water at the first sign of a cold is a staple of folk medicine and why health-conscious people in India use a small pot of saline to rinse the nasal passages. The Neti-Pot continues these time-tested traditions of hygiene.

In addition, those practicing yoga and other meditative disciplines use the nasal wash to ensure free air flow through both nostrils.

This product is not meant to diagnose, treat or evaluate, cure or prevent any disease. Remember, the nasal wash is not a substitute for medical treatment. Anyone with chronic inflammation of the nasal passages or other ear, nose or throat disorders should seek medical attention.