Image by Sherrie Super 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 [...read more]
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, and our moist nasal membranes start to dry up. Most people don't notice this when they are flying less than 4 hours, but on international flights, it's undeniable. Not only does our nose and lips go dry, but our hair flattens, and we become unusually thirsty.
The Bright White Stuff Years ago a buyer from one of our stores called us and said I love your neti pot, but why are you using the bright, white stuff? - referring to the sinus salt I had packaged [...read more]
Rinsing Routine The most frequently asked question to us here at Baraka is: how often should I rinse? The answer, although simple, may not be easy for most people: Listen to your body In a culture that trusts science over [...read more]