How to Make Nasal Saline Solution and Clear Your Sinuses Naturally

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By Matt Lee
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If you suffer from allergies or chronic sinus conditions, you should try this all natural home remedy for nasal wash. This wash is also sometimes called a saline lavage. Whatever you prefer to call it, the bottom line is that many people swear by it to alleviate their nasal congestion.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

bulb syringe
1/4 tsp table salt
8 ounces warm water (filtered is best)
1/8 tsp baking soda

Step 1

Bulb Syringe

Mix the recipe above. Fill your bulb syringe with the solution.
Step 2

Put your head down over the sink and tilt your head to the left.
Step 3

Squirt the bulb syringe into your right nostril. The solution should run from the right nostril, up into your sinus cavity and out through your left nostril.
Step 4

Kleenex Tissue

Gently blow your nose with a tissue and repeat with the opposite nostril.

Tips & Warnings

You may repeat this process as often as necessary or as prescribed by your doctor.
You may experience a slight stinging - this is normal.

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pearlofgrace said

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on 5/11/2009 Saline lavage is one of the best kept secrets I know of for aleviating allergies and maintaining good sinus health. I've been doing it once or twice daily for a long time now. Forcing large amounts of liquid up your nostrils seems counter-intuitive. Isn't that kind of like water-boarding? Won't it make me feel like I'm drowning? Not at all - because your head is facing forward and tilted down, the saline flows freely from the other nostril and down the back of your throat. It's amazingly cleansing and refreshing, especially if you suffer from chronic allergies and sinus problems as I do. Suggestion: Distilled water warmed in the microwave to just below body temperature helps make my lavage experience comfortable and effective.