Recently Dr. Oz did a show on Ayurvedic medicine. We got wind of this days before the show, which we thought was going to be about neti pots. Again! This time he surprised us with a discussion on [...read more]
Have you ever noticed a sunbeam shining through the window with thousands of particles and wondered what they are? It could be anything from dust to pollen to pollution- you name it! Now imagine taking a breath through [...read more]
With cold and flu season in full swing, your sinus infection could be hanging around longer than you'd like, causing headaches and low energy levels. Before heading to your doctor, we suggest trying a few holistic remedies listed [...read more]
The word antibiotic literally means "against life." Anti meaning against and bios meaning life. As you may already know, antibiotics are antibacterial yet they are often prescribed for sinus infections which tend to be viral. Even in cases [...read more]
What Can Cause Chronic Sinus Problems? Do you know that more than 37 million people in the United States suffer from sinusitis or chronic sinus problems every year? What makes your sinuses sick? It would be helpful to know, so [...read more]
Photo by Fabian Blank The Ability to Smell Really Matters! Until now my blogs have primarily focused on neti pots, sinus congestion and allergies. But if I am to write about the nose, I can't ignore smell. Why [...read more]
Learn What Your Body Needs for Cold Relief Science writer Jennifer Ackerman authored a book called Achoo- The Uncommon Life of the Common Cold. Ackerman reports that the latest scientific research indicates that products such as zinc and Echinacea don't [...read more]
Why Hypertonic Salt 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 [...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.
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]