Grace: It is SO nice to be back at school! Although I love my family and all my friends back at home, one thing I was glad to get away from was all the construction going on at my house. My family is expanding the house and there is so much dust and dirt flying everywhere irritating my allergies.

If you know people like me who either have sinus problems or nasal allergies, I would highly recommend giving them a Neti pot. The Neti pot aids with nasal irrigation, which is an ancient technique used to flush out irritants and calm the user. I’ve tried all kinds of modern medicine, but nothing soothes my allergies like the Neti pot. It was difficult to use at first, but after getting the hang of it, I really don’t know how I’ve lived without one for so long.

I will admit, though, that it’s a bit of an awkward gift (I received one from my mom but had I received it from my friends I would be a little freaked out). However, if you feel that you are comfortable enough with the person, this really is a great gift that makes breathing so much easier. In addition to a Neti pot, I would also recommend buying a special Neti pot salt because the process won’t work as well without it.

Dan: I have never even heard of a neti pot before.  I did some research of my own and it seems like a really great soothing agent for allergies and other kinds of sinus problems.  I can understand how it could potentially be an awkward gift for a new friend, but for someone you are comfortable with would be fine.  If you know someone who has allergies or complains about sinus problems and can’t find the right pill to take, a neti pot would be a really thoughtful gift.  The next time I have sinus problems I might just go out and get one.

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