I have sinus problems, and a few friends are constantly recommending Neti Pot...but I hate getting water up my nose and I just know I'll be snorting up some weird herbal remedy and it doesn't sound fun at all!

Great item!! Been using it for years - Aunt Della got it for me after seeing it on Oprah. Easy to use once you get the knack. Best saline buy are individual packettes under CVS Brand here in the East.Does all the things it claims to do.

I have been using SinuCleanse for quite a while now.  This was recommended by a friend who was having so many sinus infections that he almost had surgery--until he found SinuCleanse.  You buy the pot and the packets of solution and it works wonders.  My friend has not had any problems since and I have gotten great relief from using SinuCleanse.  The procedure is a bit ackward and I sometimes end up with water all down the front of me, but the results are worth it.  It's not pretty or dainty, but the darn thing works!!

My husband has severe sinus problems and at his last visit to the ENT we asked about the Neti pots.  His doctor said that they work but are very messy.  He recommended NeilMed Sinus Rinse regular bottle.  This worked fairly well but Jay found using it while showering really helped with the mess.  When Jay ran out of the little salt packets, we made our own with non iodized salt, one drop of tea tree oil and distilled water.  This method has worked the best and the results lasted longer. He still uses saline, like Ocean, a few times every day.  A good friend of mine who is a MD said that most sinus infections are yeast infections, so taking antibiotics will not help.  There is anti-fungals out now that you can spray up your nose."An interesting study reported in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings supports this thought.1 The report in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings noted that previously "fungus allergy was thought to be involved in less than 10 percent of cases... our studies indicate, in fact, fungus is likely the cause of nearly all of these problems and that it is not an allergic reaction but an immune reaction."1 In the study, researchers found that most people with chronic sinus infections had fungal growth in their sinuses. This research is interesting because more and more studies are showing that treating chronic sinusitis with antibiotics doesn't really do much and that shorter courses of treatment work just as well as the long courses. I find that conservative treatments (e.g., nasal rinses) are more effective than antibiotics for chronic sinusitis—but of course not enough by themselves."

i would have to pass on this Neti Pot. i refuse to have water in my nose. too scary! i will have to deal with the mucus some other way.

Never tried it and I don't think I will. It seems creepy having water in my nose.

This is where Stylepapa and I get our fix: www.healthandyoga.com.  We use the Jalaneti Salt (Pure Salt NaCl), love it!  Great job Megken, very helpful information! 

I have heard so many people who are addicted to their nettie pots but i have not yet tried one.  I will def have to look into them bc i have always struggled with sinus issues and allergies.good review ;)

eugh!!!! couldnt one drown?nope not for me.... you can keep your neti pot megken! lol

I adore mine.  Everyone I know with sinus problems that has tried it says it has changed their life.  Unfortunately I have the opposite problem from Megken (tiny tiny nose).  This means the only one I can use is the tacky blue plastic one available at drugstores because it is designed for suction, which doesn't happen for me, but because of that the hole from which the water comes is actually small enough to fit in my nose. I also really recommend buying the saline solution packets, it works much better than mixing with your own sea salt, and insures you have the right concentration every time.  My Yoga Sensai recommended them to me, and I am eternally grateful.

Ok, so yes it is a little weird at first and takes some getting used to, but after the first several times it is really easy and doesn't feel weird. Best of all, it works SO well! My best advice? Use water that is at room temp (or slightly warm) and USE IT IN THE SHOWER! That way there is very little mess and you already have the steam going with helps. Best of luck to those trying it for the first time - it really is worth it to give it a shot!

Hmmm...interesting. I would definitely try it next time I have mucus in my nose. This is hilarious though!

The Neti Pot changed my life.I had horrible deep dark circles under my eyes for months.  I thought it was because I wasn't sleeping enough.  But no amount of rest, or eye creams reduced the circles.  A friend of my moms is an allergist (the most attractive allergist you've ever seen).  She noticed my dark circles too and told me they were from allergies in my upper sinuses that were making my face swollen.   She prescribed me some very expensive allergy medications and bought me a Neti Pot.The Neti Pot feels very awkward to use at first - you literally use it to force large volumes of water up your one nostril, into your sinuses, and out of the other nostril - but you get used to this feeling after a few times.  All of that water flow through my sinus area washed away the allergens that were trapped in there thus causing my eyes and face to swell and look darker.  After a few weeks of using the Neti Pot, the dark circles went almost completely away.  If I use it consistently, I don't even need to use medications.I think the Neti Pot should be as much a part of your daily routine as brushing your teeth.  We breath in so many pollutants all day that get stuck in the sinus area, and it feels so good to gently wash them away.  xoxo Neti Pot I love you.

I don't get sinus problems, but I would seriously get a Neti Pot if I did. I have always heard great things about them, and while they do look a little scary the results are always worth it in the end.

I haaaaaaate water up my nose, but so many people swear by this thing for allergies that I am awfully tempted to give it a try next spring/summer. I'll just have to get over my laziness and my fear of drowning first  :)

I don't have it but I'd be willing to try it, I have allergies and it's very dry at my work so I sneeze a lot and feel stuffy quite often.

I saw this on Oprah a while ago, Dr Oz was talking about it. I'm not sure if I could do it though, it just seems so gross.

This is not new for me. When I`ve got mucus in my nose, my father always tell me that I should prepare a mix with warm water and salt. However, I don`t like the feeling when the water enters in my nose so I don`t follow his advice.I think that Neti pots is not for me.

Wow, I never heard othis product before. I also don't like the thought of water in my nose either... doesn't feel too good.

I must admit that I did get a little excited when I saw your post Megken.  I didn't quite have the response Stylemama says I would have (see above), but I was close.  I first learned about this Neti Pot craze when Stylemama had me watch an episode of Oprah where Dr. Oz was promoting this.  A lot of my patients listen to Dr. Oz and then ask me a lot of questions, so I try to stay up-to-date with the info that goes out to the public, like this one.  I thought the whole Neti Pot deal was weird.  But my allergies are bad, and medication alone didn't do the trick.  So I thought I would give it a try.  I purchased a stainless steel version on-line which is great.  I have had it for at least two years.  And no matter how big and large your blow hole is, the tapered end forms a perfect seal.  I prefer it over the classic Neti Pot styles.  I have tried them and they don't work as well, don't hold as much water, and are a little messy.  TRY USING A NETI POT!  THIS REALLY WORKS!  But it isn't for the lazy.  It takes several minutes to complete the process so sometimes I don't do it; but then I pay the price.  A few key things to remember.  After filling the neti pot with warm water and mixing in the special salt, you must poor some of the water out of the spout to "primer" it.  Water up the nose without mixed in salt is an awful feeling.  At the end I recommend NOT blowing your nose.  You should drain your nose (face towards ground and breathing out both nostrils gently to let the water drain out).  Otherwise your nose can get clogged and you can end up sending water into tubes that are supposed to drain your middle ear.  And I don't recommend using this if you have a sinus, viral, or bacterial infection.  For some people their infection becomes worse.   For many people, antihistamines, decongestants, and steroid nasal sprays can work well for their allergies and sinus problems.  However, using a Neti Pot can replace some of these or at least improve your problem.  Where do I go when having an acute allergy attack?  NETI POT to the RESCUE!

I've heard a lot of good reviews about this on the radio, but I just do not think I can put water up my nose. I hate that feeling!

Well I have major allergies and sinus problems so this looks like a really good idea but I don't know if I could do it, I hate water up my nose and this looks a little tricky to do !!!

I wouldn't try this. I would be terriefied lol.I can live with a stuffed nose!!

I have used this for years now! Looove it! Takes some getting used to but then it feels totally normal lol

I've heard of people that really love them.  But, I just can't bring myself to try it, not that I really need it.  If I do though, I use a saliine nasal spray.