i know this is gross but...

that title caught your eye, didn't it? face it...you were intrigued.

i've caught a wee bit of a cold and have been feeling less than stellar the last few days. wednesday was especially bad - soar throat, headache, pressure in my ears, coughing, and the beginning of congestion. ever since i saw dr. oz talk about neti pots on oprah, i've been wondering if they really work. not wanting a repeat of last semester's cold disaster, i decided to purchase one and see if it could help me.

now i know what you're thinking...gross! that was my thought exactly! and it kinda still is. except that this thing really really really really works. my cold isn't gone, but i certainly feel better than i did on wednesday. the first time i used it, i had instant relief. not total relief, mind you, but i definitely feel a difference after i use it. if you're even considering using one, i say go for it! it does take practice...i definitely gagged a couple of times, but i'm getting the hang of it. you know how you just feel better after you take a shower when you're feeling under the weather? it's the same thing...except in your nose.