I don't know about you guys, but I definitely know spring is here (even though it doesn't always feel like it.. dumb weather).
How, you ask?
That's easy. Freaking allergies.
Here's the thing: I NEVER used to have allergies, seasonal or otherwise, until I moved to the DC area. Actually, I still didn't have them during the first DC spring I experienced back in 2009.
2010 was a different story, however. All of a sudden, my head was always stuffy. My nose kept running. I was sneezing so much that I should have had an orgasm (Have you ever heard that? 10 sneezes = an orgasm? No? Urban legend? Too bad.). And my nose would get so irritated and dry that it would just start bleeding out of nowhere.
I wasn't very attractive.
I was, however, going to massage school, where they are all into woo-woo things and organic hummus and homeopathic remedies. Which is how I was introduced to the neti pot!
No, I'm not gonna show a weird video of me doing it (ahem, K-bomb), but if you haven't heard of this wonderful little contraption, you basically fill the little pot with a saline solution, shove the spout up one of your nostrils, tilt your head, and let the solution work it's way up your nose, through your sinuses, and out the other side.
Ok, I lied. I need to show you a picture at least.
By the way, I have neverrr looked that happy while trying not to get saline/nose backwash in my mouth.
So I bought myself one, and use it occasionally - one time being this morning since I pretty much couldn't breathe. I have to say, it really does work. I can breathe through my nose, and it removes whatever pollen-y
The downside? I think some saline solution got stuck up there somewhere, because when I tip my head certain ways.. my nose just starts leaking.
Not running.
Leaking.
Ew, gross, TMI, etc. I just thought I should let you know. Be wary of leaky noses if you so choose to use the neti pot, which I highly recommend!
9 out of 10 cats agree!
11 comments:
I've heard good things about the neti pot, my sister uses one when her allergies act up.
Neti pots are the best things ever when you need them...I've tried to convince so many people to get over the weirdness and just DO it already, because they'll be so glad they did.
I LOVE my Neti Pot! I did a post recently about mine. Go on YouTube and search Neti Pot infomercial. Best thing you will ever see. Your kitty is funny -- "MOM... what are you sticking on my nose?!"
My fiance has one, and LOVES it. I have yet to try one, but I definitely don't doubt it's working ability.
Ohhh how I heart the neti pot. It is the best for sinus pain... and allergies and colds.
You might have the left over fluid because I think you aren't supposed to do it unless you can breathe through both sides (I think I remember reading that).
They are uber gross but oh so amazing.
I've heard that plenty of people that live in DC develop allergies as adults because of the ridiculous pollen in the area, so you're not alone!
Just reading this and looking at the pictures makes my eyes water! And makes me think I need to go home and use mine!
I'm not really sure what I think about the photo and her smile....*walks away shaking her head*
I've had allergies for my whole life and I'm hoping the DC spring won't make them any worse than they already are. Although I hate my life during allergy season, I just can't get myself to try neti pot. I can't. I have this really weird thing about things going in my nose (I straight up REFUSE to use nasal spray. Omg I'm panicking just thinking about it.). I've heard amazing things about neti pot, I'm just not brave enough to do it. I'm jealous you use it, though. Ugh I need to grow up.
This post made me laugh. I'm lucky and don't have allergies, but my husband does and he swears by his netti pot. Its such a strange contraption!
I heart my neti pot! I bought one in Michigan on Thanksgiving because I felt like arse. It was a lifesaver. I may or may not have written them a letter on how they saved Thanksgiving with the in-laws. :)
BTW, I LOVE THE CAT PIC!
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