Warning to those who use neti pots

Yeah, thought of the neti-users here when I read this.

Definitely boil your water before you use it! Don't use straight tap water!

(Wait until it's stopped boiling before you use it in the neti pot though. Protip.)

Edit: kosher salt works fine though, that's what we use (because it doesn't have iodine). A little baking soda helps soften things.

I bought a gallon of distilled water to use, and when the jug is empty, I'll keep boiled water in it. (didn't have any empty jugs)

interesting soz. I tried kosher salt, and it burned me. I'll try adding the baking soda. maybe I'm more sensitive.
the neti pot salt is a little pricey.

yes, I think not putting boiling water up in your sinuses would be a very good thing.

Just fixing the link for others if they want to read it...

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/12/19/143960631/second-neti-pot-death-from-amoeba-prompts-tap-water-warning

I have been using a neti pot since 1977.
It's never mattered what kind of salt I put in the water.
(My teachers, Baba Hari Dad and Swami Rama, taught us only that the water should be as salty and as warm as tears)
If you are getting burns or other discomfort, cut back on the amount of salt you are adding and be gentler with yourself.

I was very concerned when I saw this article a few days ago and have started boiling any water I will use. Now I have to experiment with how long to warm the water in the microwave.

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