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Xylitol Nasal Wash
Xylitol Nasal Wash
Xylitol can be applied nasally through a saline solution containing xylitol. Nasal Xylitol works great in preventing the growth of bacteria.
While sugar is acid forming, xylitol is alkaline enhancing. All other forms of sugar feed dangerous bacteria and fungi. When bacteria enter the body they hold on to the tissues by hanging on to a variety of sugar complexes. The open nature of xylitol and its ability to form many different sugar-like structures appears to interfere with the ability of many bacteria to adhere.
The action that xylitol has on bacteria in the back of the nose is best cure and prevention and stimulates our own defensive mechanism. Xylitol provide safe and reasonable option to many of the health problems associated with allergies and infections.
Use nasal wash as often as needed, or as directed by your physician for the relief of nasal irritation. For best results use at least 2 times daily.
With head in upright position, insert nozzle in nostril and squeeze container quickly 2 to 3 times; inhale deeply to pull the spray to the back of the nose. Do this for each nostril. Administer to infants in the same manner. For those unable to inhale or when the nose is completely blocked, lie down after spraying for best results. Safe enough for infants.
Did You Know?
"Xylitol is not a drug, has no known toxic levels and it was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1963. "