Probiotics are a common topic of discussion as of late, mostly related to intestinal health. Now there is research suggesting the use of probiotics can alleviate sinus infections. According to Susan Lynch, Associate Professor of Medicine at UCSF, [...read more]
The most frequently asked question we get at Baraka is “What kind of water should be used in a neti pot?” The water you use in your neti pot is as important as the type of salt you [...read more]
With so many neti pots on the market these days, I can't help but write about the plastic ones. In 1996 when we began producing our Baraka neti pot, there were only a handful of companies making them, [...read more]
Many parents wanting to avoid using pharmaceuticals on their infant (or small child) often ask us, 'What is a safe way to reduce nasal congestion?' Believe it or not, the process is similar to relieving your own congestion. [...read more]
If you're confused about the difference between rhinitis and sinusitis, you're not alone. The symptoms can seem quite similar. Searching the internet, you'll find that rhinitis and sinusitis are used interchangeably. However, distinct differences remain. Both conditions refer [...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]
One day a friend pulled me into her bathroom and said, 'Watch this.' She took out her neti pot, made a saline solution and proceeded to rinse. Not so strange in my world - until she switched to the other [...read more]
Happy New Year! We, at Baraka, hope that 2012 brings you much health and happiness. We look forward to continuing our series of educational blogs that are intended to keep an open line of communication between our customers [...read more]
If you or your loved one smoke cigarettes or other substances, it may be difficult to have healthy sinuses. Â Although cigarette smoke has the worst impact on your sinuses, cigars, pipes, campfire smoke, marijuana and cocaine are also [...read more]
Climate change is being linked to longer pollen seasons nationwide. It is not your imagination that allergy season has lengthened in the last few years. Researchers have reported a connection between global warming and the ragweed season increasing [...read more]