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1 Neti Pot Possible Cause of Two Deaths: How to Use One Safely
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2 Milk, Mucus, and You: The Congestion Connection
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3 5 Healthy Things You Can Do in the Shower
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4 Neti Pot Use Could Cause Sinus Problems?
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5 Cold and Flu Tip: Neti Pot Instead of Decongestants
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6 Fight Allergies With the Rhino Horn
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7 How to Beat the Worst Pollen Season Ever
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8 Allergies and Chronic Sinusitis
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9 5 Things: To Fight Bad Breath
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11 Got Seasonal Allergies? Exercise Indoors
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12 Neti Pot in the Hands of the WRONG Guy
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13 Must-Know Tips For Neti Pot Newbies
Flushing your nasal passages with warm salt water can do wonders for congestion and sinus pain caused by colds and allergies, but use a neti pot improperly, and it could result in death. Louisiana's state health department has issued a warning for neti pots in response to two deaths thought to be linked to improper neti pot use. Both victims filled their neti pots with regular tap water instead Read more
Whether it's a nasty cold or allergies causing your congestion, it may be time to give a neti pot a whirl. This teapot-looking device may seem a little odd at first glance, but it's recommended by ear, nose, and throat doctors to relieve nasal congestion and pain. To a newbie, using a neti pot may seem torturous, but with a few helpful hints, you'll be a neti-pot know-it-all in no time. Watch Read more
Taking a shower mostly entails washing your hair and shaving your legs, but here are a few more quick things you should make time for that will benefit your health. Source: Thinkstock Read more
My allergies are horrible this year, probably the worse they've ever been. I am not alone either. According to the Associated Press, experts are saying pollen is at an all-time high, and the words "allergy" and "pollen" are constantly trending on Twitter: "It's wicked bad this year," said Dr. Mona Mangat, an allergy specialist in St. Petersburg, FL., who can't recall a worse year in the six she's Read more
Pollen and cat fur are not my friends, and when I become so stuffed up I can't smell a thing, I turn to my neti pot. It looks like a little teapot. You fill it with warm salt water, place the spout in one nostril and as the water passes through your nasal passages and comes out the other nostril; it helps get rid of irritants and mucus so you can breathe easier. I know it sounds medieval, but it Read more
It's cold and flu season and just about everyone I know is sniffling, sneezing, and all stuffed up. To deal with these nasal symptoms, you can pop decongestants like Sudafed, but they'll cause annoying side effects like dry mouth, sore throat, and headaches, and can lead to sinusitis. Plus if you think about it, your body creates all that mucus to help flush the germs out. So why would you want Read more
Everyone suffers from the occasional bad breath, but it can be an embarrassing problem if you're dealing with it all the time. Of course brushing your teeth, using mouthwash and not smoking are well-known ways to prevent bad breath, but here are a few others. Every time you eat, brush and floss your teeth. Food particles that remain in your mouth and in between your teeth collect bacteria. Read more
Many people suffer from seasonal allergies this time of year, and many people may also suffer from perennial allergies all year round, to pet dander and dust mites. Allergy symptoms may include itchy, watery eyes, an itchy throat or mouth, or a runny nose. Other people may experience severe sinus congestion. The sinuses are air-filled cavities found in the bones of the head and face. There Read more
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, and your symptoms involve nasal and sinus congestion 24-7, you may want to take a look at the dairy in your diet. Dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream may be making your allergy symptoms worse. Casein, the naturally occurring protein in dairy products, can promote the formation of mucus. It can also make existing mucus thicker in your Read more
You know what a HUGE fan I am of the neti pot (especially the Rhino Horn). It's great for cleaning out dust, pollen, and congestion from your nose and sinuses. This guy has definitely got the WRONG idea. Want to see the RIGHT way, then read more Read more
