WHY CLEANSE THE NOSTRILS?

Each day people all over the world awake to their own personal cleansing routine. Quite often, though, the inside of the body is not considered. The nose is the body's primary anti-pollution filter. Without it functioning well, all sorts of nasties can get into the lungs and blood stream, thereby causing a build-up of poisons. Blowing the nose is usually the only way we try to keep this vital life sustaining filter healthy. There is a network of many features within the nose, all important to your physical and mental health. To do their job well and to inter-relate properly, they rely on correct nasal breathing. Clearing the nasal cavities and restoring a healthy nasal environment can be the beginning of the path to better health.

Our son, Connor, using a Neti Pot

WHAT IS NASAL WASHING?

Nasal Washing, or Saline Nasal Irrigation (SNI), is the traditional method of self-administered nasal cleansing. Originating in the yoga tradition where it is known as Jala Neti Lota, it has been used in many cultures for thousands of years and is known by satisfied users for its many physical and psychological benefits. It comes from the branch of Yoga called Hatha Yoga, where 'Ha' means the solar force and 'Tha' means the lunar force. In balancing 'ha' and 'tha', good health can be maintained.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Nasal washing can help sufferers of hayfever, sinusitis, allergies and other upper respiratory disorders like sore throats and coughs.
It can benefit conditions like asthma and bronchitis by reducing the tendency to 'mouth-breathe' which chills the lungs, worsening the condition.
It has a cooling, soothing effect on the brain, therefore can relieve headache, migraine, epilepsy, temper tantrums, hysteria, depression and general mental tension.
Problems associated with the eyes can be helped as it cleanses the tear ducts, encouraging clear vision and adds a sparkle to the eyes.
It can benefit certain ear disorders like glue ear, middle ear infections and tinnitus, as the eustachian tubes within the nose are cleansed.
Your sense of smell can be improved.
It can stimulate better powers of visualisation and concentration and affects the psychic centre, the ajna chakra that helps in awakening higher states of meditation.
It is of great benefit to those who are Giving up Smoking, as it re-sensitises the nose to the actual pollution of ingesting smoke, thereby de-programming the brain of the physical and psychological addiction.

WHY SALT WATER?

Salt water is a great clenser. Think of how good you feel after a swim in the sea or breathing crisp sea air. Salt water and salty vapours clear your head and clear out the junk. Nasal washing scientifically has exactly the same effect.

Please click on one of the following links for more information:

Jala Neti Lota

Nasal Washing with Nasopure, an alternative to Jala Neti

Nasopure V Jala Neti


This information is based on personal research we have carried out for the purpose of helping you with your purchases. It is not intended as a replacement for professional medical advice. If there are any inaccuracies in this information, please email us: customerservices@shopholistic.co.uk

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