Ah, wellness. Sometimes it's not pretty, as in using the neti pot to irrigate your nasal cavity. But before you say "eeeww", consider this: moist, clean mucus membranes are much more resistant to invasion, plus you can actually wash out pathogens before they have a chance to get in there and do their dirty work. I have friends who use the neti pot daily, as part of their personal hygiene routine, along with brushing and flossing their teeth. I don't use mine that frequently, but when my nose feels dry, or I start to feel congested or sniffly, out it comes. If you haven't ever used one, this might be hard to believe, but it really does feel very soothing. It used to be difficult to find a neti pot but now that we're all into prevention, and so many folks need low tech (read low cost) solutions to stay well, they are everywhere. I got mine at Walgreen's (there were three models to pick from) and it even has the Walgreen's logo on it. How much more mainstream can you get? The downside is that the first time you use it, deciphering the directions can be a bit challenging. That's why I have included this neti pot demonstration. It's got a bit of a commercial in it but it's really clear. Even if the girl does look like a robot.
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