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Title: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: mishca09 on June 15, 2011, 11:15:01 PM
I just started using one recently , although I don't use it as often as they recommend, I;ve found that it helps clear out my nose a bit when I have a stuff nose. And it is a bit awkward at first and a little bit uncomfortable and a little gross.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: goldshirt*9 on June 16, 2011, 12:29:21 AM
o no i have never used.
looks a little like self waterboarding.
have you ever breathed in when you use it  :o
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: Skadi on June 16, 2011, 07:13:22 AM
At one time I wanted to, but I can never get used to the feeling. You can buy saline mist pre-mixed in spray form too, but it's expensive.

My friend that uses one all the time swears by them, but she also has constant sinus infections. I'm always suspicious she's doing it wrong and passing germs, instead of flushing properly.

Another friend of mine has finally developed allergies after being in the United States for a full year now. He didn't have them where he lived. He asked me what to do about stuffiness.. I told him most days I just try to 'tune it out'/ignore it... He didn't like that answer ::) :D

Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: mishca09 on June 16, 2011, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: goldshirt*9 on June 16, 2011, 12:29:21 AM
o no i have never used.
looks a little like self waterboarding.
have you ever breathed in when you use it  :o

Almost but I have to stop and remind myself not to breathe through the nose.
Quote from: Skadi on June 16, 2011, 07:13:22 AM
At one time I wanted to, but I can never get used to the feeling. You can buy saline mist pre-mixed in spray form too, but it's expensive.

My friend that uses one all the time swears by them, but she also has constant sinus infections. I'm always suspicious she's doing it wrong and passing germs, instead of flushing properly.

Another friend of mine has finally developed allergies after being in the United States for a full year now. He didn't have them where he lived. He asked me what to do about stuffiness.. I told him most days I just try to 'tune it out'/ignore it... He didn't like that answer ::) :D


The feeling can be unpleasant but I can stand it for a  few mins if it means I'll be able to breathe again.
I sometimes ignore it.to but.sometimes its just really unfortable. Ive seen those pre mixed sprays and they r expensive. It may be worth it.if someone doesnt like the netti pot.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: smokester on June 25, 2011, 03:11:34 PM
Noses can be such bad designs at times. Not to mention "backs".
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: townie2 on June 28, 2011, 06:41:28 PM
I've never actually used the pot, but made up the ingredients with (cooled) boiled water, salt, and baking soda, and used a dropper. i also use prescription stuff (Flonase), but not much seems to help, i get sinus infections 3-4 times a year  :-\
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: mishca09 on June 28, 2011, 06:55:12 PM
When you get a sinus infection do diary products have a weird taste? I had a sinus infection early this month and anything diary tasted like tangy butter. Do you like honey ?  spring honey from your local bee farm is suppose to help with your allergies
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: hmed2390 on June 28, 2011, 09:22:11 PM
Quote from: Skadi on June 16, 2011, 07:13:22 AM
I told him most days I just try to 'tune it out'/ignore it... He didn't like that answer ::) :D

Neither would I, "zyrtec" might have been more consoling to him; it's basically what I live with daily every summer, seems to help much more than claritin ever did for me.

Quote from: mishca09 on June 28, 2011, 06:55:12 PM
When you get a sinus infection do diary products have a weird taste? I had a sinus infection early this month and anything diary tasted like tangy butter. Do you like honey ?  spring honey from your local bee farm is suppose to help with your allergies

I don't think that's limited to dairy products since taste works off of our sense of smell mainly, instead I would say, it's more noticeable with dairy or other foods with pronounced taste.

I also know somebody who swears by them and benefits greatly from using them.

Also, because Dr.Oz says so so it must be written in the books for all eternity.

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Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: redlandslide on July 08, 2011, 03:50:57 AM
Quote from: smokester on June 25, 2011, 03:11:34 PM
Noses can be such bad designs at times. Not to mention "backs".

I wonder why testicles are stored outside the body where they are vulnerable to sharp impacts when they should be encased safely in the body on a mini ribcage for added protection. God must be a woman.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: hmed2390 on July 08, 2011, 03:41:00 PM
Quote from: redlandslide on July 08, 2011, 03:50:57 AM
I wonder why testicles are stored outside the body where they are vulnerable to sharp impacts when they should be encased safely in the body on a mini ribcage for added protection. God must be a woman.

So tthe internal body temperature doesn't destroy sperm production, they're much cooler outside of the body.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: redlandslide on July 08, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
Quote from: hmed2390 on July 08, 2011, 03:41:00 PM
So tthe internal body temperature doesn't destroy sperm production, they're much cooler outside of the body.

Evolution should have made sperm a bit more resilient rather than the current design flaw that is male genitalia.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: dweez on July 08, 2011, 06:50:12 PM
How did we go from Netti pots to talking about sperm?
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: hmed2390 on July 08, 2011, 07:12:54 PM
Quote from: dweez on July 08, 2011, 06:50:12 PM
How did we go from Netti pots to talking about sperm?

Ask redlandslide.

Quote from: redlandslide on July 08, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
Evolution should have made sperm a bit more resilient rather than the current design flaw that is male genitalia.

I'd like to hear an alternative if you have one, but take into account everything else that would have to change to work its way around it.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: smokester on July 22, 2011, 11:36:32 AM
Quote from: redlandslide on July 08, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
Evolution should have made sperm a bit more resilient rather than the current design flaw that is male genitalia.

From what I have witnessed animals have a pretty tough time distinguishing male from female (judging by the dogs around here at least), so I guess the dangly bits might help eliminate that problem when a species' IQ has risen to above 10.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: dweez on July 22, 2011, 02:39:08 PM
Quote from: redlandslide on July 08, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
Evolution should have made sperm a bit more resilient rather than the current design flaw that is male genitalia.

How many effin' people do we have in the world right now?  I think evolution did just fine.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: hmed2390 on July 25, 2011, 03:31:19 PM
Quote from: dweez on July 22, 2011, 02:39:08 PM
How many effin' people do we have in the world right now?  I think evolution did just fine.

I know right?
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: smokester on July 26, 2011, 08:50:05 AM
Quote from: christ on July 26, 2011, 04:01:42 AM
Ahem.

Intelligent Design.

You tell my back, nose, failing eyesight and receding hairline that.

Alright, I'll concede that the hair thing may be intentional.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: dweez on July 26, 2011, 09:46:48 PM
I'm not sure how you would bet apricots....but I'm willing to find out. ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: smokester on July 27, 2011, 03:02:48 AM
Quote from: dweez on July 26, 2011, 09:46:48 PM
I'm not sure how you would bet apricots....but I'm willing to find out. ;)

No self-respecting bookmaker would accept apricots.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: dweez on July 27, 2011, 07:30:59 AM
Bah, a typo yet again ruins a thinly veiled, double innuendo-laced, "innocent" comment.

/me looks at the keyboard..."Damn, the "b" key is nowhere near the "p" key."
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: Skadi on July 28, 2011, 06:51:33 AM
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Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: dweez on July 28, 2011, 07:25:22 PM
Lol, nice, now you deleted the post and I look like a babbling doofus. :D
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: townie2 on July 28, 2011, 07:30:13 PM
I'm confused. so, your saying, pour the Netti Pot over my testicles......... :o ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: hmed2390 on July 29, 2011, 02:40:34 AM
Quote from: townie2 on July 28, 2011, 07:30:13 PM
I'm confused. so, your saying, pour the Netti Pot over my testicles......... :o ;D

and then count the number of people in the world while pettiing apricots.  ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: smokester on July 29, 2011, 02:37:52 PM
Skadi deleted here daringness?  If only one could do that in real life eh.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: dweez on July 29, 2011, 03:05:01 PM
Quote from: smokester on July 29, 2011, 02:37:52 PM
Skadi deleted here daringness?  If only one could do that in real life eh.

Oh man, that would be worth any price if that were a feature of my cell phone plan.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: smokester on July 30, 2011, 03:01:48 PM
Quote from: dweez on July 29, 2011, 03:05:01 PM
Oh man, that would be worth any price if that were a feature of my cell phone plan.

How true Dweez.  You're safe though as I'll treasure those pictures forever.
Title: Re: Does anyone use a Netti pot?
Post by: dweez on July 30, 2011, 03:40:29 PM
Hey, I thought we were gonna keep that "hush hush"?