Got Allergies?

It's amazing how much we can learn by looking back at our ancestors. Some of the most ancient practices have recently become trendy. I'm sure that you've heard about the neti pot.

It's a small container, (It looks like a little teapot) which is used to clean the nasal passages and help reduce the irritation of allergens. I bet that you didn't know that this practice dates back 5,000 years!

Yes, 5,000 years ago, people were using this method to stay healthy.

Directions on how to properly perform this are given in the ancient texts called The Vedas.

The neti pot is an ayurvedic practice known as Jala Neti. We forget that our nose is the first line of defense when it comes to environmental toxins. Flushing out the nasal passages cleans the nose hair, which loves to hold on to any type of air pollutants, and protects you from inhaling dust particles, allergens, and chemicals. I perform this on myself as needed, and I love it. I feel clean and refreshed afterwards. My breathing is easier. If you're an allergy sufferer, I recommend giving Jala Neti a try.

You begin by getting a neti pot. I recommend ordering from banyan botanicals. You fill your neti pot with clean, warm, salt water. Do not use tap water. Do not use table salt. Again, I order all of my ayurveda products from banyan botanicals. I know I'm getting organic and sustainable products from a reputable organization. Order salt that is specifically intended for neti pots. Tilt your head to the side. It helps if you keep your mouth open. Let the water from the neti pot flow through your nostrils. About half way through, you stop, switch nostrils, and repeat on the other side.

Afterward you can apply an oil (I use the Nasya oil from banyan botanicals) to the inside of each nostril to help keep from drying out, and to maintain clarity.

Another ayurveda practice that will help with allergies is eyewash. Using an eyewash in the evening before going to bed will help flush your eyes of unwanted particles. You can see in the picture above that there is a small eye cup. You can fill the eye cup with organic rose water (make sure that it doesn't contain any alcohol) or your favorite eye wash solution. You place the cup on your open eye, tilt your head back, blink your eye, so that the solution gets inside your eye, and repeat on the other side.

What I love about ayurveda is that these are ancient practices that are 100 percent natural. There aren't any chemicals or toxins involved in helping to maintain a healthy physical human system. If you have any questions about these 2 practices, or about ayurveda in general, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. That's what I'm here for. As always, stay healthy. Take care of yourself, and make your health a priority ♡

With love and namaste,

Sabrina