Doha has wreaked havoc on my sinuses since I got here. Between the constant sandy air, air conditioners and mold I don't stand a chance. I've already had two URTI's as a result. I've been looking at the neti pot as a form of preventative medicine to see if it helps. I think I remember reading something on here at some point in the last 3 years about people using them?
Does anyone have any input on using one?
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01/06/2010 03:50 #50754
neti pot?Category: health
12/31/2009 09:58 #50699
happy new year!Category: new year
If my cat was a boy I'd have to name it Hammy after that crazy squirrel on Over the Hedge. Seriously. For a cat with no eyes she's pretty spastic.
I just opened a bag of Cheetos and I swear it was just like this clip from the Over the Hedge trailer. 35 seconds in, watch Hammy's reaction to a bag of cheese chips being opened.
Now replace the squirrel with a frantic no eyed kitten. MeOW!
Happy New Year 2010! We'll be ringing it in 8 hours ahead of you, so at 4pm give a shout out to Doha! I'm afraid I'll not be awake at 8am to return the favor, so Happy New Year B-lo!
OH - and happy blue moon! Though you won't get to witness it in North America, there will be a partial eclipse tonight to make it all the more special (viewable from Europe, Africa and Asia only I'm afraid).
Photos to share of my new do, feeling like my old crofty self again....ahhhh purple ;)
I just opened a bag of Cheetos and I swear it was just like this clip from the Over the Hedge trailer. 35 seconds in, watch Hammy's reaction to a bag of cheese chips being opened.
Now replace the squirrel with a frantic no eyed kitten. MeOW!
Happy New Year 2010! We'll be ringing it in 8 hours ahead of you, so at 4pm give a shout out to Doha! I'm afraid I'll not be awake at 8am to return the favor, so Happy New Year B-lo!
OH - and happy blue moon! Though you won't get to witness it in North America, there will be a partial eclipse tonight to make it all the more special (viewable from Europe, Africa and Asia only I'm afraid).
Photos to share of my new do, feeling like my old crofty self again....ahhhh purple ;)
metalpeter - 01/01/10 12:32
Happy New Year to Yeah I hope it was a great time
Happy New Year to Yeah I hope it was a great time
12/29/2009 03:44 #50680
As 2010 rings inCategory: new year
On the eve of each New Year we often reflect on our lives. As I do this dear e-strippers, I wish you joy that never ends and happiness with all your family and friends.
Where were you when 2009 began?
At PMT's
Who were you with?
everyone
Where will you be when 2009 ends?
At a house party here in Doha
Whom will you be with when 2009 ends?
My husband, a work colleague, and lots of new people
Was 2009 a good year for you?
Amazing! Married the love of my life and am eternally happy for it!
What was your favorite moment of the year?
Tie: when (e:Rory) proposed to me and when (e:Drew) announced we were official
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Maybe 3 days before the wedding. My family were at each others' throats and stressing me out.
Did you reach your New Year 2009 goals?
Did you fall in love in 2009?
Absolutely! Madly and deeply.
What was your favorite month of 2009?
October - I GOT MARRIED!
Did you travel outside of the US in 2009?
Qatar, England, Italy, Maldives - skim on the travel but for good reason.
How many different states did you travel to in 2009?
D.C., Massachusetts, New York
Did you lose anybody close to you in 2009?
Rory's grandfather Trevor
What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2009?
Coraline!
What was your favorite song in 2009?
Tonight's Gonna Be a Good Night by Black Eyed Peas
What was your favorite album in 2009?
This is War by 30 Seconds to Mars
What was your most exciting moment of 2009?
Convincing Rory to try SCUBA diving with me and him doing really well and enjoying it!
What was your proudest moment of 2009?
Marrying Rory. We did it as a team, together all the way.
What was your most embarrassing moment of 2009?
Having a very temporary haircut after donating my hair and a woman run up to me and say "Oh my God did you just get your haircut, you have a piece hanging in the back!"
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2009 and change something, what would it be?
I would have started the turkey with Rory much earlier in the day - it took us way longer to dismember it than I thought it would.
What are your goals for 2010?
Where were you when 2009 began?
At PMT's
Who were you with?
everyone
Where will you be when 2009 ends?
At a house party here in Doha
Whom will you be with when 2009 ends?
My husband, a work colleague, and lots of new people
Was 2009 a good year for you?
Amazing! Married the love of my life and am eternally happy for it!
What was your favorite moment of the year?
Tie: when (e:Rory) proposed to me and when (e:Drew) announced we were official
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Maybe 3 days before the wedding. My family were at each others' throats and stressing me out.
Did you reach your New Year 2009 goals?
- Meet Rory's family and friends - did it
- Finish my sailing course with minimal bruising - sort of did it
- Travel to Jordan, Singapore, Antarctica - wedding superseded these plans
- Present at the NASPA conference - attended NASPA, worked on presentation, but had to leave early for Rory's grandfather's funeral
- Increase my fitness level considerably - negative ghost rider
- Be the best supervisor I can be - I think so!
- Marry the love of my life - did it!
Did you fall in love in 2009?
Absolutely! Madly and deeply.
What was your favorite month of 2009?
October - I GOT MARRIED!
Did you travel outside of the US in 2009?
Qatar, England, Italy, Maldives - skim on the travel but for good reason.
How many different states did you travel to in 2009?
D.C., Massachusetts, New York
Did you lose anybody close to you in 2009?
Rory's grandfather Trevor
What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2009?
Coraline!
What was your favorite song in 2009?
Tonight's Gonna Be a Good Night by Black Eyed Peas
What was your favorite album in 2009?
This is War by 30 Seconds to Mars
What was your most exciting moment of 2009?
Convincing Rory to try SCUBA diving with me and him doing really well and enjoying it!
What was your proudest moment of 2009?
Marrying Rory. We did it as a team, together all the way.
What was your most embarrassing moment of 2009?
Having a very temporary haircut after donating my hair and a woman run up to me and say "Oh my God did you just get your haircut, you have a piece hanging in the back!"
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2009 and change something, what would it be?
I would have started the turkey with Rory much earlier in the day - it took us way longer to dismember it than I thought it would.
What are your goals for 2010?
- Master the art of packing light
- Travel to New Zealand, Oman, Abu Dabi, India, Egypt, Jordan, Australia, and Antarctica
- Lose 40 pounds by our 1 year anniversary
- Pay off my car in November
- Pay off 1/3 of one of my student loans
- Knit tons of goodies to donate to charity
- Participate in more community service opportunities
- Be the best teammate (wifey) I can be
- Drop the dead weight in my life and look for more positive forces to surround myself with
- Create a solid sustainability campaign in our residence halls
metalpeter - 01/01/10 12:39
Sounds like it was a great Year. 2 quick things 30STM I like the new song don't have the CD Yet, I could never pick the best movie of the year But Caroline was pretty good.
Sounds like it was a great Year. 2 quick things 30STM I like the new song don't have the CD Yet, I could never pick the best movie of the year But Caroline was pretty good.
tinypliny - 12/29/09 22:00
Wow, very cool year for you. :) Here's hoping this year will be waaaay cooler! \m/
Wow, very cool year for you. :) Here's hoping this year will be waaaay cooler! \m/
jason - 12/29/09 08:28
Nice goals for 2010, LC. I would agree, on the balance it has been an awesome year for you
Nice goals for 2010, LC. I would agree, on the balance it has been an awesome year for you
12/23/2009 03:34 #50640
happy birthday Metalpeter!Category: birthday
Hope your Birthday Rocks!
metalpeter - 12/24/09 13:15
Thank You. 2 Parts of my Birthday are over and I have one more to go. It started out when I bought myself Tickets to The Sabres Games. I wanted to see the penguins and they played before and after my Birthday. So I got a ticket to both. On Sat. I Went to the first one and am so behind I don't have time to put pictures up yet on here. Last Night I wound up getting a new coat, think ski/snowboard with a bunch of pockets, I really needed a new one. Then went to Famous Dave's BBQ with the family that was a good time. The food was really good also, again I haven't even downloaded those pictures yet.
Thank You. 2 Parts of my Birthday are over and I have one more to go. It started out when I bought myself Tickets to The Sabres Games. I wanted to see the penguins and they played before and after my Birthday. So I got a ticket to both. On Sat. I Went to the first one and am so behind I don't have time to put pictures up yet on here. Last Night I wound up getting a new coat, think ski/snowboard with a bunch of pockets, I really needed a new one. Then went to Famous Dave's BBQ with the family that was a good time. The food was really good also, again I haven't even downloaded those pictures yet.
libertad - 12/23/09 22:46
I hope you had a good one peter!
I hope you had a good one peter!
tinypliny - 12/23/09 08:47
Wow, you missed Christmas by two days. heh
Hope you have a fun-filled riot of a New Year ahead!
Wow, you missed Christmas by two days. heh
Hope you have a fun-filled riot of a New Year ahead!
rory - 12/23/09 04:36
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
12/21/2009 14:31 #50617
meet blinkyCategory: pets
Originally we got adopted two kitties from the local shelter but it turned out to be a bit of a nightmare with two. Always fighting, body parts getting caught in the middle of those fights = many ouchies.
Luckily my colleague loved Inky so she adopted him from us. At least we still get to visit and play with him :)
Blinky is a special needs cat in that she has no eyeballs. We can't sew up her eye sockets until she's old enough to handle anesthesia so we just have to try to keep them clean. In her first solo picture she still has a bit of an infection. Second one, taken just moments ago, she's doing much better.
Special needs is a bit of a lie too, because this kitty is balls out the most adventurous little bugger I've ever known! She often overshoots her target by leaping an extra foot into the air, has an adorable weasel like side pounce attack, and runs through the house with ease. On occasion she bonks her head into a wall but it hardly phases her. Ironically, she has great skill in poking us in the eye while we're in bed.....
We're so happy to finally have the "Christmas Kitty" we've been wanting for several months now!
Inky and Blinky in a moment of calm
Blinky likes to curl up in the trash basket
Blinky being as Hallmark cliche as possible playing with a giant ball of yarn.
Luckily my colleague loved Inky so she adopted him from us. At least we still get to visit and play with him :)
Blinky is a special needs cat in that she has no eyeballs. We can't sew up her eye sockets until she's old enough to handle anesthesia so we just have to try to keep them clean. In her first solo picture she still has a bit of an infection. Second one, taken just moments ago, she's doing much better.
Special needs is a bit of a lie too, because this kitty is balls out the most adventurous little bugger I've ever known! She often overshoots her target by leaping an extra foot into the air, has an adorable weasel like side pounce attack, and runs through the house with ease. On occasion she bonks her head into a wall but it hardly phases her. Ironically, she has great skill in poking us in the eye while we're in bed.....
We're so happy to finally have the "Christmas Kitty" we've been wanting for several months now!
Inky and Blinky in a moment of calm
Blinky likes to curl up in the trash basket
Blinky being as Hallmark cliche as possible playing with a giant ball of yarn.
metalpeter - 12/21/09 20:27
wow those no eyes is freaky looking. It is to bad the two kittins didn't get along. Sometimes that happens and sometimes they get along great, not sure why in either case.
wow those no eyes is freaky looking. It is to bad the two kittins didn't get along. Sometimes that happens and sometimes they get along great, not sure why in either case.
tinypliny - 12/21/09 18:34
Heeellllllooo Blinky!
Heeellllllooo Blinky!
matthew - 12/21/09 14:42
Awww, what cuties! Congrats!
Awww, what cuties! Congrats!
theecarey - 12/21/09 14:38
Awh, what a beautiful lil girl. Blinky has found a good home with you two.
Awh, what a beautiful lil girl. Blinky has found a good home with you two.
I am wondering how the neti pot went?
My uncle swears by it. I have a hard time with feeling like I am drownding, since I tried that once when I was a kid. I did not care for that too much. SO I keep waiting to hear someone tell me what it feels like.
I usually add water to the air by boiling on the stove. I have even added eucalyptus oil to cleanse my palete and help me breath better. Lately I have added taking an extra dose of sudafed. I am finding I am getting dehydrate though.
Thanks for the input, I think I'll def give it a try. Thanks libertad for suggesting ceramic. I've been reading lots of reviews and they were all mixed regarding differences between plastic and ceramic pots.
I highly recommend the neti. I should be using it right now but it is one of those things you do put off. If you do get one make sure it is ceramic and not plastic. I tried both and the ceramic makes all the difference in the world.
My story has nothing to do with me, but with a family member. My my niece and her husband were up for a visit this summer; my nephew-in-law was experiencing terrible allergies that were not eased with any sort of medication. He was so out of sorts that it was hard for him to function. He ended up buying a neti pot as a last resort (in that my mom highly recommended it). Much to his surprise, it made such a positive difference in the way he felt and functioned that everyone could see it in his demeanor. Poor thing could finally visit with everyone without looking like he was dying.
Anyone else I know usually uses it when they feel their sinuses beginning to get bad, but they don't do it everyday.
Have you tried steam inhalers such as this one: :::link:::
They work very well in keeping your upper airway healthy with regular use.
I occasionally use aerosol saline ... it's not going to stop you from getting sick, but it does work well for minor sinus congestion and sore throat due to dry air.
- Z
I use something similar to a neti pot. I find it really helpful. When I get the first hint of congestion problems, I start using it every day in the shower and it clears up the congestion faster than just using medications to treat the symptoms. I would probably be best off if I did it EVERY DAY, but I find it too time consuming for that.
If you get post nasal drip, I also highly recommend just plain hold salt water gargling. I also use a home made remedy of a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in honey. It dries it all up.