Nasal Sinus Wash

From: Roxygirl in Colorado

On May 16, 2009

I've been using a mix for awhile but decided to include glycerine. You can feel that the wash is smoother and goes through your nose easier. I found it in a bottle near the bandaids section (Rite-Aid) and it looks like clear corn syrup. I swear by nasal irrigating and use an attach. that goes on my Water Pick (designed for irrig.). Thanks Lightly Toasted, for posting, Roxygirl

From: Chef Tweaker

On May 4, 2009

Congrats! I looked up all the nasal irrigation recipes here on Zaar and yours is the only one I found that is isotonic (the exact proportion of saline to replace our tears). I tried this just now with my neti pot and there was no burning. I haven't found distilled water necessary and I am using kosher salt since table salt (because of the iodide) isn't recommended. I plan on blending my kosher salt with the baking powder in a larger quantity and keeping that by my bathroom sink with a measuring spoon. Only problem is that the neti pot will only take 6 oz of water so I may have to adjust it for that.

From: Roosie

On Mar 24, 2004

Very nice. I have a horrible cold and am getting very tired of all the coughing, sniffling and nose-blowing. I was taking a warm bath, hoping the steam would help clear up my sinuses, but that was just not doing the trick. I recalled seeing this on 'Zaar, so I hopped out of the bath, grabbed a towel, jumped on the computer to check the 'recipe' and whipped up a batch (minus the glycerine, as I don't have any on-hand and needed this NOW). It worked great. I actually have done this twice already- once just in the bath on the edge of the tub and once over the sink. The sink method was a little messy, but it was easy and kind of fun in the bath. I was really surprised that it didn't hurt or feel funny at all to inhale the wash- it felt completely natural and kind of cool. I think using very warm water is important. I didn't use a bulb syringe, either- I just made this in a bowl and sucked it right up and let it run back out into a cup. Gross- but just use your imagination and pretend your a 6-year-old boy and it will be a blast! The second time I did it, I had trouble as one of my nostrils is clogged up to the point of no inhilation whatsoever (ah, the joys of a cold) but it still feels great and you can actually see all that gross phlegm leaving your throat. My boyfriend has mild allergies and is getting my cold so I'm trying to convince him to try this. It's gross- but fun! And boy, does it work! Thanks for posting this- it'll be the first thing I turn to next time I have "gunk" in my throat. Oh, and apologies for any excessive graphicness of my review- it's all true though!

From: Alesha

On Aug 6, 2005

I must admit that I was a little nervous about doing this as I absolutely hate getting water up my nose, but I was amazed to find that it didnt hurt at all! I have suffered from mild sinus problems and congestion for most of my life and I usually take otc sinus pills at least once a week, but this is amazing and yes, messy! (I may have to work on my technique) I don't have a syringe, just filled a small bowl with the liquid and sucked it up one nostril at a time. I omitted the glycerine as I don't have any in the house plus I used warm water. It cleared my congestion away immediately so from now on this is going to be my first line of defence against sinus headaches. Thankyou so much for posting this.