Nasal Rinsing


Here's a very good video with an animation which show the importance of nasal rinsing.

BOIL THAT WATER. You don't want to put potentially contaminated water directly into your sinuses as at the top is a thin plate (criboform plate) that goes to the brain.

You use some salt. This is a good way to gently moisturize those dry irritated tissues in there.

The easiest way to do this is with some help. Have someone prepare it, and bring it to you in the shower, then you do it there. It's far less messy.

Often people feel squeamish the first time, and need a little help. It's like when something is in your eye, you need help, right? It's the same kind of irrigation.

See previous postings on why the aspirated nasal contents accidentally into your lungs is harmful.