Hello,
I am new here, and really enjoying the list so far. I have also been
delving into the archives, in search of some answers. I've personally used
CS for years, as has my family - and I've had wonderful results with its
use with my pets and livestock as well. I plan to start making my own
soon, so that I can afford the higher quantities I need for some
self-treatment I want to do.
Anyway, a couple of questions. I have had a chronic sinus infection for
years, and it has advanced to an intolerable level. I have been taking CS
orally for it, and it does help somewhat. I avoid prescription antibiotics
for this. Recently I started using a neti pot to irrigate my
sinuses. It's made a world of difference. I would like to add CS to the
water that I use, so that I can get that into my sinuses for on the spot
treatment, rather than just the oral treatment. My question for you
experts - the water that is usually used in the neti is a saline (made with
non-iodized sea salt) solution. Would using that solution with the CS
cause a problem? If it does, I can probably use plain water (well variety
or I could purchase DW) and use the CS in that, but I wouldn't want to go
without the benefit of the salt rinse every time. Or perhaps I could just
go with a pure CS rinse on occasion. Currently, while using this for
treatment, I irrigate 3-4 times a day. Once I get this more under control,
I will reduce that to once or twice a day. Thoughts?
Also, I am looking for a way to make a CS ointment - something with more
"sticking" ability than the liquid. I've read a couple of options, and
I've seen the kit available commercially, but I'm trying to do something
inexpensive that doesn't require a degree in chemical engineering. The law
degree I'm working toward requires enough of my spare brain cells, thank you :)
I appreciate your suggestions.
Kim (in the beautiful mountains of western NC)
