Fire Cider for Digestion
A warming supportive tonic to boost the immune system, assist respiratory health, and stimulate digestion.
Our Fire Cider is a traditional remedy made from apple cider vinegar infused with supportive herbs for the immune system and digestive system.
This spicy and sweet daily dose of wellness works to reduce inflammation in the body, wards off colds and flus, and supports respiratory health. Take a shot of this earthy folk remedy daily! Enjoy as is or add to salad dressings, marinades, soups or as a delicious healthy component to your favorite food preparations.
Neti Pot
Neti pots can relieve pain, pressure and congestion by liquefying the excess mucus in your nasal passages and flushing it out. This keeps the cilia (basically, tiny hairs) in your nasal passages moving so they block out bacteria, allergens and other irritants. Congested or dry sinuses can be a breeding ground for infection. Using a neti pot can easily fit into your daily cleansing routine.
Ayurveda teaches us that our nasal passageway is the doorway for Prana (our breath and life force energy) to make it’s way to the body and to our brain.
This practice is so important for keeping allergies at bay, providing us a pathway to fresh Prana and stabilizing our immune system.
How do i use my Neti Pot?
Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to use a neti pot to help clear your sinuses and breathe easy.
Fill your neti pot just below lip with distilled or boiled water. Water should be cooled to room temperature. You only need to boil water if it is not distilled and you need to boil the impurities out of it.
Add a 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon of mineral sea salt. Stir until thoroughly dissolved.
Bend over sink and turn your head to one side.
Keeping pot level, place spout into your top nostril until it fits snugly.
Breathe through your mouth and slowly tip your head downward allowing warm water to travel up through your sinuses and out the other nostril.
Don’t worry it’s going to be weird at first but isn’t everything until it’s not :) It’s worth it, we promise!
You may need to adjust the angle of your head slightly in order to allow the water to flow out the other nostril.
Use half the water and repeat on the other side.
Blow your nose gently to remove excess water and mucus.
Once you’re done, it is helpful to bend over at the waist (with top of your head pointed towards floor) and exhale to release any trapped water.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE MY NETI POT?
This is our most frequently asked question. The answer is simple – listen to your body – however, it requires you to experiment a bit. Below are a few suggestions how to do this:
For maintenance: Some people benefit from rinsing daily as it opens up their sinus passages. Others may find it too drying. See what works best for you and contact us if you need help.
For colds: Rinsing 2 to 4 times a day can be helpful to flush out infection and liquefy mucus. Do this for the duration of your cold.
Three things that can help you kick colds and infections faster:
Rinsing with 10 oz. (a full neti pot) on both sides
* Double the amount of salt (add 1 tsp) in your neti pot. This is called a hypertonic rinse.
* Use a mineral sea salt infused with infection-fighting, organic essential oils is ideal..we have one you can purchase below.
* For allergies: Rinsing at least once a day will help flush out pollen and allergens.
* For chronic sinus problems: Listen closely to your body. Everyone is different. Some people benefit from rinsing daily, while others do it once a week.
WHAT TIME OF DAY IS BEST?
When you first wake up and at least an hour before bed (this allows your sinuses to drain before you sleep). If you have a cold, you may want to rinse during the day. If you have allergies, rinsing at the end of the day to clear the sinuses from pollen may be your best bet.
SHOULD I USE FILTERED WATER?
No. Water filters, such as Brita, are not able to remove bacteria and other undesirables. If you have an expensive home filtering system, call the manufacturer to see what it filters out. It should have the same standards as bottled water.
WHAT IF I FEEL STINGING?
If you experience a bit of stinging, adjust the level of salt. People tend to use too little salt. Also adjust the water temperature – it may be too hot or cool.