Gesundheit!  Sneezing a bit this week?  Bit of throat clearing going on? Nose running in the most attractive way?  It’s spring, folks, and that means pollen and hay fever and all sorts of allergy fun.  All those breathtaking flowers and green grasses blowing gently in the breeze come at a price for some of us. 

Here in North Carolina we can look forward to a a very special pollen-filled spring.  Our state is a blazing red on a national pollen map which might make you feel proud when you’re not too busy dabbing your eyes.

Before you give up hope behold a New York Times article this week suggesting that nasal irrigation (i.e. the Neti Pot) might not be as silly as it seems.   Lack of  disposable cash, lack of health insurance or just plain interest in alternative medicines and home remedies has driven many people to the age old practice of pouring hot water up their nose.  In all seriousness, the neti is actually quite a respected form of treatment for clearing sinuses.  It is often done as a purification technique before yoga.  I bet you know people who swear by it despite your chuckling and eye rolling.  We certainly do.

I’ll admit watching someone Neti is pretty disgusting.  And really, really funny.  I’m not sure I buy it, myself, but if you’re looking for relief that doesn’t involve prescription drugs this just might be the ticket.   In case you missed it the first time, take a look at our short video where two of our crew take part in some Neti action.  It’s pretty darn hilarious and perhaps it will be your solution to springtime suffering.  Just another example of how we here at Monkeywhale are always looking out for you.