No, Seriously. It's Going to Freak You Out!

What else is going on around here you ask?

Well, it's a busy time to be a spy right now, but you know I can't tell you why, so just trust me. Busy. I should be working RIGHT NOW, but instead I'm typing. And feeling guilty about the not working.

Also? I tried a neti pot, yes I did. You might have seen them on Oprah or maybe have totally never heard of them before.

I had a friend tell me about them and when he explained that it involved pouring water up one nostril and having it come down the other side I think I may have plugged my ears and sang "la la la la" for a while.

But he swore up and down and centre that it had cured, no exaggeration, all his sinus problems. So I Googled em. And decided it wasn't for me, what with the freaky video with the water coming out of the nose and stuff. But I also kept reading about how ENT specialists keep on saying they're the best thing you can do for your sinusus and how they're starting to recommend their use before and instead of invasive procedures and medications. But still, not for me. Nope. I don't even like getting water up my nose in the pool thank you very much!

But then I got a cold.

And I hauled out the Doctor-prescribed steroid spray (my Dad and I both have a tendency for sinus infections) and sat there, not feeling very much better, wondering just how much my body was enjoying the medications and wondering why my head hurt so much, hello side-effects.

So, imagine my surprise when I was walking through the local drug store (looking for razor blades, yup!) when I saw a whole neti pot display staring right at me. I'd figured I'd have to order one on line or go to a yoga store or some place where they sold crystals and prayer beads. (Not that there's anything wrong with that) And I figured I really had nothing to lose.

Seventeen dollars later, I'm at home psyching myself up to pour water into my nose. Without the help of alcohol or a cute bikini.

And I did. Followed the instructions all careful like and was only moderately freaked out when the (warm saline) water that was going in one side came out the other. Weird.

It wasn't really uncomfortable as such, just pretty darn odd. So I did both sides, wiped my nose and took a breath.

Through both nostrils.

At once!

No more stuffies, and even cooler, no more sore throat. Pretty much instantly. Something the drugs never managed to do.

I'd totally recommend it to anyone who suffers from sinus problems or allergies or colds n stuff. Very cool, very surprising. Very effective.

Not something I'd say I particularly find myself looking forward to, or anything, but it works so well I don't mind at all.

But dude, the video? Will totally freak you out. Don't say I didn't warn ya!