What am I doing wrong with the neti pot? I just got my neti today and tried it for the first time. Half of the stuff ended up down my throat. I tried moving my head in different positions, but no luck. Any suggestions? What am I doing wrong with the neti pot? I just got my neti today and tried it for the first time. Half of the stuff ended up down my throat. I tried moving my head in different positions, but no... » Read More What am I doing wrong with the neti pot? I just got my neti today and tried it for the first time. Half of the stuff ended up down my throat. I tried moving my head in different positions, but no luck. Any suggestions? « Show Less
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Try a different angle. I keep my head tilted, but not at a 90 degree angle--that's too much. Also, don't lean back too much. Just lean forward over the sink a little, but with your head up. You should be upright enough to see yourself in the mirror. It takes getting used to, but eventually you will find the right position. If you're really stuffed up, some of it does go down your throat, though.
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Remember to breathe through your mouth as you use the pot. This seems to naturally "block" the throat passageway. It really works for me!
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You have to keep your mouth wide open, this will close the passageway to your mouth and throat.
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this has not been a problem for me. Are you zeroing it out? Has this been a problem from the first for you? Mine has always settled in, but there are occassions when it does kind of go back and forth between for example 27g and 28 g if you are really on the edge of a little more than 27g and a little less than 28g. I hope this is helpful. If yours is bouncing all over then perhaps you have a defective one. I hope this is helpful. Good Luck.
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yes I really messed mine up by ignoring those directions - but it was by cooking a sweet mixture that boiled over - sugary substance was trapped between the ridges of the pot bottom - reached an unusually high temp and pock marked the surfaceI'm now considering using this pot as a canner - thinking that it will only contain water and I'll watch carefully so it doesn't boil over (if it were to do so I would quickly remove the pot from the cooktop) - here's hoping . . . !!!
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Did you turn the knob to on , if not do so . And if you have turn the knob both ways and still nothing then something is wrong. Remember turn knob all the way.
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Never had that problem, check to be sure the "button" that rests on the lid of the pot moves up and down and is not stuck. Be sure the lid is on the pot!
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I blew it up w my mouth. I think I had a hard time getting it started at first. Try pulling it apart first and then blow it up. That should help. Make sure to pinch opening as well.
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I forget how to use it. It's been awhile, but moving it around differently makes different sounds. I think mine came with indtructions, but either way try upside down etc
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Most likely you didn't put it together properly. Also put it against your arm/hand then turn it up and let the pressure build up that way before you start the actual micro on your face.
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I was like whaaaaaat issssss this???? I tried to squeeze all the liquid but it still had a weird consistency. I thought it was just a random messed up tube. Looks like i was not the only one.
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Because with the neti pot you just pour the water . With the SinuPulse the water has some push behind it and will go up into the anterior sinus if that is where your trouble is . That is where my infection was and the SinuPulse was better at flushing it out than the neti pot.
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I own 4 of these and once in a while have had this very problem. If you are making rice and it is gummy water coming out the steam hole, then it's because you have more water than the rice can absorb in the pot. If I use 4 cups of rice then I fill the pot with water to the 4 cup line (the rice always goes into the pot first). 6 then I fill with water to the 6 cup line and so on.If you are making soup or something remember you can not fill the pot full or it will boil over through the lid as well.Keep it at least an inch from the top. Make sure you clean the lid out well after each use...I put mine in the dishwasher after each use.Hope this helps. :) I own 4 of these and once in a while have had this very problem. If you are making rice and it is gummy water coming out the steam hole, then it's because you have more water than the rice can absorb in the pot. If I use 4 cups of rice then I fill the pot with water to the 4 cup line (the rice always goes into the pot first). 6 then I fill with water to the 6 cup line and so on.If you are making soup or something remember you can not fill the pot full or it will boil over through the lid as well.Keep it at least an inch from the top. Make sure you clean the lid out... » Read More I own 4 of these and once in a while have had this very problem. If you are making rice and it is gummy water coming out the steam hole, then it's because you have more water than the rice can absorb in the pot. If I use 4 cups of rice then I fill the pot with water to the 4 cup line (the rice always goes into the pot first). 6 then I fill with water to the 6 cup line and so on.If you are making soup or something remember you can not fill the pot full or it will boil over through the lid as well.Keep it at least an inch from the top. Make sure you clean the lid out well after each use...I put mine in the dishwasher after each use.Hope this helps. :) « Show Less
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I buy salts made especially for the Neti Pot. It's very inexpensive. I also buy distilled water. This is what is recommended by the Neti Pot manufacturer.
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The same thing happened with mine initially. Then I repeated the steps and everything is working as it should be. I can't remember what I did differently, but there was a part of the instructions that I followed more quickly. Wish I could remember exactly what it was, but do not give up hope!
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Verna, I had a little trouble at first too. My hands sometimes have trouble with twisting motions. I slowed down, and made sure that the top was set in the pot evenly before I started to turn it, and it worked like a charm. The trick is to have the top setting evenly on the opening, and then it turns fine. Good luck, and I hope you enjoy your thermal as much as I do.
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There is two possibilities here, Mr. Me. The first and most likely is that, when one side is not turned enough and you begin to turn another side, the tension will cause a piece or two to go flying. Don't worry, 99% of the time the pieces are fine and will pop right back in. The second possibility, though less likely, is that you received a cube that should have been picked out by quality control. If this is the case, contact the seller directly and explain. Just keep in mind that there is a language barrier so you email should be kept brief and direct.I hope this helpsW.G
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I put it with the prongs against the throat - and make sure it isn't too tight. I think as heavy as that part is, it would eventually fall to the throat even if you started at the back of the neck.
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I had this problem as well. You are supposed to stand it up then kick the legs out to the side. There is a video by Rukket on youtube that demonstrates it. The video is there to compare it to other nets, but it still shows the process.