Rinsing nose with salt water is one of the most effective treatments for fighting allergies and nasal and sinus problems. A saltwater nose rinse is the simplest, safest, and cheapest treatment of allergies. New research says that squirting salt water into the nose works much better at relieving symptoms than commercial saline nose sprays.

Nasal irrigation is a cheap and easy way for people with spring allergies, nasal congestion, stuffy noses and post-nasal drip to get relief. Nasal irrigation involves rinsing the nose and nasal passages with a solution made with a quarter-teaspoon of kosher salt, eight ounces of warm tap water and a quarter-teaspoon of baking soda. Read the rest of this entry →