Month: April 2009

For sinus congestion, allergies and to prevent colds

Materials: Neti pot, sea salt or kosher salt, baking soda

In the Neti pot mix ¼ to ½ tsp of salt with ¼ tsp baking soda, add lukewarm water and stir. Rinse each nostril 3 to 5 times. I recommend letting the water flow straight back and spitting it out your mouth for first time users. Avoid using the Neti pot while you are sick. The baking soda creates an alkaline environment which prevents bacterial overgrowth. If you experience burning, increase your Vitamin C consumption and reduce the amount of salt.

1. Materials: castor oil, a piece of flannel or an unbleached paper towel, Saran wrap, hot water bottle or heating pad
2. Put 1 T of castor oil on the paper towel and let it absorb, or put castor oil directly on affected area and cover with flannel.
3. Place Saran wrap over this to protect your heating pad or water bottle from the oil
4. Place the heating pad or hot water bottle over the Saran wrap.
5. Enjoy for 10 to 20 minutes, apply to your aches and pains.