Showing posts with label oprah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oprah. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Neti Pot and Allergies


If you have seasonal allergies you want to know about the NETI POT. I use a Neti Pot every morning and sometimes every night during peak pollen season. It is simply amazing. You may find the concept and the shape of the Neti Pot a bit intimidating, as I did, but once you get used to it you will not be able to live without it.

To the right is a picture I found online of a brave girl using a Neti Pot on the Oprah show. It gives you an idea of how this works...

Basically, it is a sinus irrigation pot. It floods your sinus membranes with a saline solution. This action will clear out any pollens or allergens you have inhaled and also encourage your bodies natural mucus membrane system to stay active. This is much healthier than having dried out sinuses. You are more likely to contract a sinus infection when you have chronically dried out sinuses. If you live in a dry climate and have allergies...you will Love the relief this little pot can provide. You can buy them either online or at your local health food store. Ask the sales person at the health food store....they will know what a Neti Pot is and where to find one!

I would gladly explain the way to use the pot however, I think it is best that everyone get their directions from the Neti Pot box. It is very easy... You can even go to youtube and type in Neti Pot. You will find numerous videos of people using their Neti Pot... It is actually funny but, I have no intention of posting a video of myself using mine. I have already shocked my brother and my nephew with the sight of me doing this!

Go get your Neti Pot and relax as your sinus problems slip away.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Earth Day! New ways to pack your lunch.

I made a few discoveries on Earth Day that I must share...

I often take my lunch or snacks with me to be certain I eat the food my body craves for energy. I just discovered two companies that make environmentally friendly lunch bags, utensils, and food carriers. The great thing about these products is the fact that they are free of plastic. Certain plastic containers contain possible carcinogens so it is best to avoid them. So, we are helping free our environment of excess plastic waste and avoiding the chemicals that have the potential to harm us.

Quick tip on plastic containers: Be sure to avoid placing hot food in them or using them in the microwave to heat your food... The heat releases the nasty chemicals that we should be avoiding. If you must use the microwave, switch to glass!

The two companies that make these fabulous products are:

www.to-goware.com

www.mysigg.com

They sell a
stainless steel straw!! This is great because I make smoothies every day and love using straws...this way I won't be constantly throwing away plastic straws! Very Cool! I feel better about the environment already!

PLUS: In honor of Earth Day.... go to Oprah.com to pick up 20% off coupons for both stores!