I’m weary of the negative comments.

“How gross!”

“How can anyone stand to do it?”

“It’s a bunch of Oprah Winfrey-concocted hoo-hah!”

This is essentially what I hear whenever I mention the “N” word:

Neti Pot.

Listen, if we wash every other crevice of our bodies, why is the very thought of cleaning nasal cavities  so revolting?

If you suffer from frequent sinus infections, allergies and nasal congestion, you owe it to yourself to at least try it. Familiar with the downsides of over-the-counter medications? Dry ..read more

Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid Specialist) with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Saifee Hospital, Tata Memorial etc. He currently directs the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad.

Dr. Goyal’s recent communication about H1N1 flu prevention is making its way around the Internet. His advice is very logical and could save your life; therefore, I’m reposting ..read more

A neti pot is a  small container resembling  “Aladdin’s Lamp” that is used for nasal irrigation. Some people swear by neti pots, claiming that regular use helps ward off nasal allergies, congestion and general sinus irritations. Others are completely put off by the notion of pouring water through the nasal cavity. What do you think? If you aren’t familiar with the neti pot and the ancient medical practice of “jala neti”, please read our neti pot article, then come back ..read more

Neti pots are small pitchers that look like a cross between a gravy boat and a cream dispenser. They are used in nasal irrigation (or nasal wash), a process that lately has drawn a mix of bemusement and accolades from millions of Americans.

Neti pots originated over 5 thousand years ago in India. In many Eastern cultures, they are a personal grooming staple, much like tooth brushes to Americans. Neti pots were introduced in the United States ..read more