The Baraka® Neti Pot has several different health benefits. For example, neti pots can help provide support for allergies, colds, and even snoring. Neti pots can help clear the nostrils to allow free breathing by removing excess mucus. They also help reduce the amount of pollen and allergens in the nasal passages and help relieve nasal dryness. Additionally, they also help reduce cold/flu symptoms, serve as a remedy for sinus headaches and can even serve as a snoring aid. 

Medical Research Has Suggested That Neti Pots Support Sinus Health

A faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health conducted several studies over a timeframe that suggest that neti pots are effective for chronic sinus complaints, nasal respiratory conditions, and allergies. For people who use neti pots and other means of nasal irrigation, some of the studies found that for certain conditions, symptoms could potentially improve by anywhere from 30% to 40%.

Neti Pots for Allergies

Allergies are particularly troublesome for people at various times throughout the year. Allergy season tends to flare up for individuals for people throughout May to July. In the later summer, especially through September, plants like ragweed pump out the allergens that provide irritation. These allergens and dander can become trapped in your nasal mucus, so using a neti pot can help provide some sort of allergy relief. 

Neti Pots Help Reduce Snoring

Neti pots are not a solution for chronic conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, but they can potentially help reduce snoring. Nasal inflammation and blockage can create suction that causes the airway to restrict, contributing to snoring. Reducing inflammation with a neti pot can reduce the potential for snoring. 

Neti Pots Also Play a Role In Preventing Sinus Infections

Scientists are not quite sure why, but neti pots can also play a role in preventing sinus infections. The act of nasal irrigation may actually keep germs from building up over time to cause an infection. There is a distinction to be made between nasal sprays and nasal irrigation. Nasal sprays can provide some temporary relief, but do not clear out the passages. Neti pots are effective because they completely flush out the nasal cavities when used correctly.

How Often Do You Need To Use a Neti Pot? 

The frequency of your neti pot usage will be determined based upon your needs and condition. For overall maintenance, some people find that using a neti pot once a day is adequate. For people with colds, they may use it as frequently as four times. Neti pots are best used first thing in the morning or during the hour before you go to bed.