POLLEN ALLERGY-- A REMEDY

GET RID OF YOUR POLLEN ALLERGY

Congratulations on getting this 'Jala Neti Pot'. It is a sure cure for your pollen allergy. The Jala Neti is a yoga way of curing the diseases of the nose, ears, eyes, throat, head, and the mind.

The Benefits of Jala Neti :
· Neti removes all the dirt, bacteria and mucus from the nose, and cures your allergy to pollen.
· It also helps to clean the sinus cavities, and helps to cure nasal infections and hayfever, allergies, sinusitis and other upper respiratory complaints like sore
throats and coughs, post nasal drip, inflammation of tonsils and adenoids.
· It is beneficial for illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis as it reduces the
tendency for mouth breathing by freeing the nostrils of mucus.
· It has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain by drawing out excessive
heat, and is therefore beneficial for headaches, migraine, epilepsy, ill-tempered,
hysteria, depression and general mental tension.
· Neti is of great benefit for problems associated with the eyes. It helps flush
the tear ducts, encouraging clearer vision and gives a sparkle to the eyes. Very effective in the dry eyes.
· It can be beneficial for certain types of ear disorders such as middle ear
infections, glue ear, tinnitus.
· Neti improves sensitivity of the olfactory nerves, helping to restore lost
sense of smell, and improves the sensitivity to the smell.
· It has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands which control the
hormonal system. This has a harmonizing effect on emotional behavior.
· Neti affects the psychic centre known as Ajna Chakra which helps in
awakening higher states of meditation and the third eye.
· It helps to stimulate better powers of visualization and concentration and
gives a feeling of lightness and clarity to the mind.
· Neti is excellent for those trying to give up smoking. It re-sensitizes the nose to the pollution of the tobacco smoke, thereby de-programming the brain of the physical and psychological addiction.

Method (how to do Jala Neti): Nasal cleansing can be performed over a sink. First fill up the Neti Pot with warm water. A little hotter than warm is better than colder. Mix in pure sea salt to the proportion of one teaspoon for half a liter of water. Mix the salt thoroughly. Taste the water, it should not be too salty and too hot. Adjust if not correct. After several attempts you will be able to recognise the exact correct mixture by taste. You can use your urine in place of water. You do not have to mix salt or warm it up. Just use the natural urine.
Stand straight and relaxed - tilt the head to the right side and place the Neti pot's nozzle in the left nostril - open the mouth slightly and breathe through the mouth only - keep the whole body relaxed and let the water pass out through the right nostril - when you have used half the water, remove the pot, remain bending forward, centre the head and let the water run out of the nose - close the right nostril with the fingers and blow gently through the left nostril so that all the remaining water comes out. Practise in the same way, through the right nostril. Throughout the whole practice keep breathing through the mouth and do not attempt to breathe through the nose. Try not to sniff, swallow, laugh, talk or have any movement of air through the nose whilst the water is flowing through. If you experience pain in the nose during the practice, the quantity of salt is incorrect. Too little salt will create pain while too much will cause a burning sensation, or may be need to readjust the temperature of the water, too cool or too hot will give you pain.

Drying The Nose: Drying the nose properly is a very important part of the practice.
Never neglect to do this part properly. People with high blood pressure should be
careful of this part. If dizziness results when drying the nose, drying should
only be done standing upright.
1. First bend forwards from the waist and hang the head upside down with
the nose pointing towards the floor, letting any residual water drain from the
nose. Then point the nose towards the knees. In each position, gently breathe
in the mouth and out the nose about 10 times. A few droplets of water may run
down.
2. Then stand up to do some rapid breathing through the nostrils. First, do 10
breaths through both nostrils together, sniffing in and out moderately with a bit
more emphasis on the exhalation. Then close off the right nostril with one
finger and do 10 rapid sniffing breaths through the left nostril only. Then do 10
sniffing breaths through the right nostril only. Finally, do 10 breaths again
through both nostrils together.
This should clear and dry the nose. If it feels as if there is still some water
in there, repeat the whole drying process again. Failure to dry the nose
properly may manifest the symptoms of a cold for several hours, or leaving
dirty water in the sinus passages or eustachian tubes may result in infection. But normally this does not happen.

Difficulties in doing Jala Neti:
. Water passing down the throat can be caused by:
- the angle of the head and/or Neti pot is incorrect,
- breathing in through the nose whilst the water was passing through,
- one blocked nostril causing a “damming up effect.
· Stinging in the nose may be due to:
- too little salt and/or the water being too hot,
- newness of the practice which will pass after several attempts,
- pollutants in your water or contaminants entering the pot.
· If water will not flow freely:
- the end of the nozzle may be blocked against the inside of the nose,.
- relax the mind, body and the nose, don’t tense up,
- it may be a temporary mucus blockage which will clear after several
attempts,
- the water could be too cold which causes the nose to close up,
- if it is a permanent blockage, consult a medical practitioner.
· Nose Bleeds can happen initially to those with high blood pressure, or
those with extremely sensitive, raw or irritated nasal lining. In such an event,
one should desist from the practice and seek guidance before continuing.

Recommended Frequency of Neti Practise:
*For general nasal cleanliness, once or twice a day is usually sufficient.
*It is best practised first thing in the morning to clear out the night’s
grogginess and prepare the body and mind for the day’s breathing activities.
*However, if you live or work in a dusty or polluted environment where the
nostrils have an increased load of filtering, a good second occasion is upon
returning from such work.
*Neti should always be done before rather than after meals. It can be done up to
a maximum of 4 times a day for therapeutic applications, but only upon qualified
advice.

Limitations:
· Those who suffer chronic nose bleeds should seek qualified guidance.
· Jala Neti is not contra-indicated for any particular illnesses or ailments but guidance should be sought by those with high blood pressure,migraines.
· Children between ages of 3 and 7 usually need assistance.
· Do not recommend others try out the practice unassisted, or attempt to
teach anyone, unless yourself fully competent and confident with the technique.
· Your own urine, or warm salty water should be used for Neti.
Ideally, pure Sea Salt should be used.
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