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Monthly Archive Of February 2011

 

Reduce Nasal Inflammation

February 28, 2011

Sinus PressureWhy Hypertonic Rinses Work

Most nasal rinsing devices teach you to make what is called an isotonic rinse (about a 1/2 teaspoon of mineral salt to 10 oz of water).  This means there are equal amounts of salt in the saline solution as in the cell walls of the body, and it comes close...Read More

Nasal Rinsing History

February 14, 2011

A neti pot by any other name...

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Salt Water to Improve Sinus Health

For centuries, people have been putting salt water up their nose to improve their sinus health. Simple methods such as inhaling salt water or using a tea pot like device have been used....Read More

Chances of Getting Colds Increases with Dry Nose

February 10, 2011

Airplane Interior

Colds and Airline Flights

Ever wonder why you’re more susceptible to a cold after a long flight? It could be all those people crammed into a small space, but what pushes us over the edge is the low humidity. Once in flight, the humidity drops into the teens and our moist nasal membranes start to dry up. Most people don’t notice...Read More


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