Can a simple, ancient nasal cleaning technique help in prevention of Co-vid-19?
The doctors from Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune say “Yes”
Jalaneti, an ancient yogic nasal cleaning practice with drinking water and a specially designed pot has helped many doctors and frontline healthcare workers stay safe in the high risk environments of the covid-19 fighting hospitals.
RECOMMENDED BY THE DOCTORS
At a time when our frontline medical warriors are preyed upon by the deadly virus, Dr. Sameer Jog, a consultant intensivist, speaking to the Pune Mirror claimed to have come in dangerously close proximity to some patients but has so far remained unaffected. He and his colleagues at the hospital credit an ancient Indian practice called “Jalaneti” for their safety.
Dr. Dhananjay Khelkar, another doctor from the same Pune based hospital claimed that of the 4500 staff from the hospital 600 had practiced “Jalaneti” and only 22 were affected by the virus and all of those 22 were people who did not practice the technique at all or did not follow it up regularly.
They are expecting an ongoing research to give evidence based positive conclusions in three months’ time.
ENDORSED BY THE AYUSH MINISTRY
Jalaneti was also recommended in the circular titled “Guidelines for Yoga Practitioners for COVID-19” from the “Ministry of AYUSH”, Government of India as a practice for the prevention of Covid-19. The ministry had recommended an at least ‘twice a week’ practice for commoners. The doctors at Deenanath Hospital, however, have taken up the practice as a daily routine and recommend the same.
So this ancient wonder technique surely provides the practitioners with wonderful benefits and keeps them safe from not just Covid-19 but also from other flu and respiratory illness. It is also a good technique to practice highest nasal hygiene at the time of such pandemics.
GET TO KNOW JALANETI – A WONDER PRACTICE
Jalaneti is the practice of cleansing the respiratory passages of all dirt and unwanted microbes with water.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES FOR JALANETI?
Equipment and Items
Neti pot
Water
Salt
How to do Jalaneti?
The water should be of body temperature.
1 teaspoon of salt shall be dissolved in 1 litre of water
This shall be filled in the Neti pot
The head shall be tilted over a washbasin and water be introduced into the upper nostril through the neti pot, It will flow out through the lower nostril. Practice this slowly and gently for 40 seconds
Breathing should happen via the mouth, it is important to keep the mouth open to ensure water doesn’t run into one’s ears.
After you stop introducing water, it will still continue to flow through the other nostril for a few seconds.
Once this done blow out your nostrils one by one, closing the other nostril with your fingers.
Inhale through the mouth and exhale by blowing through the nose to flush out all remaining water.
Once you have cleared the nostrils of water fill the pot again and do the practice on the opposite direction.
After the practice, it is very important to clear the nose of all water
Benefits of Jalaneti
If done properly, helps in sinusitis and migraine
It shall alleviate dry coughs and Throat infections including tonsils.
If done in the morning before meditation, It helps improve the quality of meditation,
Helps anger management, relieves stress and brings clarity to the mind like most other yoga practices.
Improves breathing and removes all dirt and bacteria in the nasal cavity and passage
PRECAUTIONS
The nose should be dried properly after the practice
Water must not be left in nasal passages as it might cause infections
In case you feel sleepy or drowsy, do the practice by standing upright
High blood pressure patients should be cautious, it is advised to get medical advice before you practice, In fact, it is best for everyone to learn the technique from a learned master and get your doctor’s approval before you practice so that you don’t do it wrongly and land in trouble.
CONCLUSION:-
Practice Jalaneti on a daily basis and keep yourself and your family safe
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