REMEDIES: Better Health through Nasal Cleansing / Nasal Wash with Xylitol (HEALTH)

[Guest guest]

Here's another great benefit of Xylitol - as a nasal rinse!! I'm not

promoting this particular company of course but for all I know at this

point, they may be the only ones making it. However, I think that those

of us that are inclined to do such things could easily make this at

home. I know I'll be giving it a try for my asthma induced post-nasal drip!

Peace,

Mouse

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Articles to Read

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Xlear Nasal Wash with Xylitol

Better Health through Nasal Cleansing

Bacteria and germs are all around us. They live on the surfaces that we

touch and in the air that we breathe. With germs and bacteria all around

us, how do we prevent them from entering our bodies?

The Center for Disease Control has stated that, " Hand washing is the

most effective way of reducing communicable disease. " We wash our hands

to clean them and we are also cautioned to keep our hands away from our

mouth and nose, but more than ninety percent of infection causing

bacteria enter the body through the nose and thrive in the nasal

passages. How do we keep our nasal passages clean and free of harmful germs?

USE XLEAR NASAL WASH!

Xylitol is one of bacteria’s natural enemies. When certain harmful

bacteria enter the body, they attach to the membranes of the nose and

throat. Xlear Nasal Wash merely flushes harmful bacteria away.

WHAT IS IN XLEAR NASAL WASH?

Xlear Nasal Wash contains xylitol, purified water, saline and grapefruit

seed as a preservative.

Purified water, saline, and grapefruit seed extract (GSE) are found in

over-the-counter nasal moisteners that have been used for years. Xylitol

is the key ingredient that makes Xlear Nasal Wash so revolutionary and

effective

IS NASAL WASH SAFE?

Xylitol is a remarkable substance. It is all natural and is non

habit-forming. The World Health Organization and the FDA have given

xylitol their safest ratings for food additives. Babies and small

children can use Xlear Nasal Wash without restriction.

HOW TO USE NASAL WASH:

Tilt your head forward and seal off the nasal passage by pressing your

finger against one side of your nose. Close your mouth and give the

bottle a quick, firm squeeze, inhaling deeply to pull the mist into the

sinus cavities. Do this once for each nostril.

Xlear Nasal Wash should be administered to infants and children in the

same way. If the infant or child is resistant to this method of

application, have the child lay down and place two drops of Xlear Nasal

Wash in each nostril.

WHEN TO USE NASAL WASH:

For the first 2 to 4 weeks of Xlear Nasal Wash usage, adults and

children should administer it 3 to 4 times a day. After the 1st month,

it should be used twice a day as a preventative measure.

For infants and small children who are in day care or exposed to

infectious bacteria, Xlear Nasal Wash should be administered 3 to 4

times a day.

http://www.xlear.com/xlear/aboutXlear.aspx

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Common Questions:

Xlear Nasal Wash

Are there any clinical studies showing how effective Xlear is in

preventing upper respiratory infections and other problems in the upper

airway?

(Answer by Dr. A.H. " Lon " D.O.) While there is clinical experience

and clinical trials being done, they are not pursued as much as they are

in pharmaceutical trials because the results could not be used. This

demands an explanation as to why not.

Xlear works like soap in the nose. Everyone knows that soap is the most

effective way we know to prevent the spread of communicable disease. We

know this because our doctors tell us, the Center for Disease Control

tells us, the television tells us. But there have been no clinical

trials to prove this claim.

Soap and water wash bacteria from the hands so they don’t get into our

eyes when we rub them, or our nose. It is a very effective means of

blocking the spread of infectious disease, but for the soap industry to

make the health claims that are clearly appropriate would make soap into

a drug and under the control of the Food and Drug Administration.

Like soap and water for the hands, Xlear is just an effective and

natural way of cleaning the nose. It is not a drug and the company

marketing it makes no drug claims. But if you are handling bacteria all

day, and we all are whether we like it or not, you may find it useful to

wash your hands occasionally; and if you are breathing contaminated air

you may find washing your nose just as beneficial.

How do you pronounce " XLEAR " ?

The " X " in the name Xlear is representative of Xylitol, the primary

active ingredient in Xlear Nasal Wash. The proper pronunciation is " CLEAR " .

What is Xylitol?

Xylitol is a natural sugar. It is derived from sources such as fruits,

vegetables, corn stalks/husks/cobs, birch wood, nutshells, etc. Xylitol

is classified as a sugar alcohol and small amounts are produced in the

human body.

Xylitol has been shown in numerous clinical studies to provide

substantial health benefits to the user. The chemical structure of

Xylitol prevents bacteria from metabolizing and digesting the Xylitol

after ingesting it, reducing the production of by-products that enable

the bacteria to adhere to nasal tissues.

What is Xlear Nasal Wash?

Xlear Nasal Wash is an all-natural product that helps the body's natural

cleaning process wash away bacteria, pollens, dander, molds, allergens

and other irritants that cause nasal congestion. Xlear contains Xylitol,

a naturally occurring substance and one of bacteria's natural enemies.

When certain harmful bacteria enter the body, they attach to the

membranes of the nose and throat. Xlear Nasal Wash merely flushes

harmful bacteria and pollutants away.

What are the benefits of Xlear Nasal Wash?

Over 90% of all infection-causing bacteria enter through the nose.

Clinical studies have shown that Xlear Nasal Wash with Xylitol, when

used regularly can substantially reduce sinus and upper respiratory

infections including otitis media (middle ear infections) by reducing

the ability of harmful bacteria, pollens, allergens and other irritants

from adhering to nasal tissue.

Is it safe for children/infants/ or use during pregnancy?

Xlear Nasal Wash is all-natural, drug free and non-habit forming. Xlear

contains purified water, saline and grapefruit seed extract-all found in

over-the-counter nasal moisteners that have been used for years. Xylitol

is the key ingredient that makes Xlear Nasal Wash so revolutionary and

effective.

The World Health Organization and the FDA have given Xylitol their

safest ratings for food additives. Babies and small children can use

Xlear Nasal Wash without restriction. If you have any concerns or

questions before taking this or any other over-the-counter product,

consult first with your physician.

Will it interfere with any other medication that I am taking?

Xlear Nasal Wash contains only natural ingredients and no negative

interactions are known. However, always consult with your physician if

you have any questions before using this or any other over-the-counter

product.

How is it used?

Tilt your head forward and seal off the nasal passage by closing off one

nostril. Close your mouth and give the bottle a quick, firm squeeze,

inhaling deeply to pull the mist into the sinus cavities. Do this once

or twice for each nostril. Xlear Nasal Wash should be administered to

infants and children in the same way. If the infant or child is

resistant to this method of application, have him or her lie down and

place two drops of Xlear Nasal Wash in each nostril.

How often should I use Xlear Nasal Wash?

For the first 2 to 4 weeks of Xlear Nasal Wash usage, adults and

children should administer it 3 to 4 times a day. After the 1st month,

it should be used twice a day as a preventative measure.

For infants and small children who are in day care, exposed to

infectious bacteria or suffer from chronic middle ear infection, Xlear

Nasal Wash should be administered 3 to 4 times a day.

What can I expect after I begin using Xlear Nasal Wash?

Antihistamines and decongestants are widely used for temporary relief of

nasal stuffiness and other symptoms of sinus problems and

infections-turning off the body's natural washing process. This provides

temporary relief but soon wears off and sets up a cycle of dependence.

Xlear Nasal Wash thins the mucus and assists the body's natural process

of clearing the nasal passages and washing away bacteria, allergens,

pollen and other pollutants. When you begin using Xlear, you may

experience an increase in mucus flow, indicating that the washing

process is taking place.

Where can I purchase Xlear Nasal Wash?

Xlear is available from doctors, health food stores and pharmacies.

Xlear Nasal Wash is also available for purchase from the company website

at www.xlear.com or by calling toll-free 1-877-599-5327.

Will the Xlear Nasal Wash freeze in the mail during shipping?

The Xylitol and saline in the Xlear lower the freezing point to about

5-10 degrees below zero Celsius. Freezing does not affect Xlear.

What is the shelf life of Xlear Nasal Wash?

The minimum shelf life for Xlear Nasal Wash is two years.

http://www.xlear.com/xlear/faq.aspx

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Benefits: Xlear Nasal Wash

Fight ear infections and sinus infection with Xlear Nasal Wash

Xlear (pronounced " clear " ) is a patented, non-addictive nasal wash

designed to aid in the relief of irritation caused by pollutants,

allergens and infections of the nasal passages.

It is the ONLY nasal wash that has combined the unique properties of the

natural substance, XYLITOL, and the health-promoting practice of a

saline nasal spray to help wash, hydrate moisturize the nasal passages.

Benefits of using Xlear, by Dr. Lon :

Nasal xylitol addresses the source of sinus and ear infections,

allergies and asthma. These problems all begin with either bacteria or

irritants that are in the back of the nose.

The nose is a nidus — a nest where problems begin. Cleaning this nest

regularly removes infection causing bacteria as well as the irritants

that trigger allergies and asthma. Anytime a person has a problem that

begins in the nose cleaning it regularly should be a part of their

treatment. It is often the only part needed.

There are two basic reasons Xlear works as well as it does:

1. Xylitol decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria to the cells in

our nose and selects for kinder bacteria.

2. The concentration of xylitol stimulates our own defensive washing of

the nose.

Ear infections are the most common infection in children. Chewing

xylitol sweetened gum four times daily has been shown in clinical

studies to reduce ear infections by about 40%. The xylitol works on the

bacteria. Regularly cleaning the nose with a spray containing xylitol

reduced ear infections in my practice by 93% and used about 100 times

less xylitol.

While children get ear infections adults get sinus infections. The

bacteria that cause both infections first live, without causing

problems, in the back of the nose. Feeding xylitol to these bacteria

regularly reduces their numbers and can perhaps even tame them so that

they don't cause serious infections.

Allergies and asthma are triggered by irritants in the nose. Regularly

clearing these irritants removes the triggers and reduces the problems.

Allergies and asthma, as well as the infectious problems, have also been

increasing in the western world, but not as much in the eastern European

countries and the underdeveloped world. To see what we have been doing

wrong check out increases.

Xylitol in this formulation actually helps and stimulates our own normal

nasal washing. In my experience the biggest problem with this spray is

that people use it, get better, then forget about it. Pretty soon they

are back with the same problems. If you get better don't use it as much,

but regular sustained use, at least twice a day, with more when you feel

a problem, is the best way to avoid them. Cleaning the nose is just like

washing hands — it needs to be done regularly.

To use the spray tilt the head forward, put the tip of the bottle into

one side of the nose, aim the upright bottle at the back of the head,

inhale briskly and spray at the same time. Do the same with the other

side of the nose. Parents should assist children with this until they

can do it themselves. (Make sure you can see a spray when they squeeze

the bottle.) Infants should be laid down after spraying so the solution

goes to the back of the nose where it is effective. I recommend spraying

infant's and toddler's noses with every diaper change.

The spray described in these pages is not a drug. This means that the

people manufacturing this spray cannot advertise what the spray does for

disease and illness. The spray only helps to clean your nose. The

benefits come from a clean nose. The only way people will learn about

this practical and sensible way to help the immune system wash

pollutants from the back of the nose is by interested people, like you,

sharing this information.

Please, if you have family or friends with any of these problems, share

this information with them.

Dr. specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal

or otherwise, that is or may be incurred as a consequence, directly or

indirectly, of use or application of any of the information provided on

this web site.

http://www.xlear.com/xlear/benefits.aspx

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Research Articles: Xylitol Nasal Health

The osmolyte xylitol reduces the salt concentration of airway surface

liquid and may enhance bacterial killing.

Zabner J, Seiler MP, Launspach JL, Karp PH, Kearney WR, Look DC,

JJ, Welsh MJ..

Jan 01, 2002 • " xylitol sprayed for 4 days into each nostril of normal

volunteers significantly decreased the number of nasal

coagulase-negative Staphylococcus compared with saline control. "

Xylitol in preventing acute otitis media.

Uhari M, Tapiainen T, Kontiokari T..

Dec 01, 2000 • " Xylitol inhibits the growth of Streptococcus pneumoniae

and it inhibits the attachment of both pneumococci and Haemophilus

influenzae on the nasopharyngeal cells. In two clinical trials xylitol

was found efficient to prevent the development of acute otitis media

with a daily dose of 8.4-10 g of xylitol given in five divided doses. "

A novel use of xylitol sugar in preventing acute otitis media.

Uhari M, Kontiokari T, Niemela M..

Oct 01, 1998 • " Thus, the occurrence of AOM (ear infection) during the

follow-up period was significantly lower in those who received xylitol

syrup or gum, and these children required antimicrobials less often than

did controls. Xylitol was well tolerated. "

http://www.xlear.com/xylitol/research.aspx?focus=nasal

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Testimonials: Xlear Nasal Wash

" I love your nasal wash! I've had many sinus infections due to poor

nasal drainage and allergies in past years. However, I recently tried

your nasal wash, and for the first time in ages I was able to breath

well at night and wake up feeling great every morning. What a great

product! "

L.

" Xlear Nasal Wash helps clear my congestion and allows me to sleep

better at night. I recently had a cold and began using Xlear. For the

first time in years, I didn't get a sinus infection from my cold. "

- H.

" I love this stuff! I am amazed that it keeps my post nasal drip down. "

- F.

" Xlear Nasal Wash has also greatly improved my nose! I have had a BAD

runny nose every day for as long as I can remember. I usually use two

nasal sprays a day: Nasalcort and Strovent and sometimes when it gets

really bad some Afrin as well. I also use daily doses of Zyrtec and

Sudafed with occasional Benadryl thrown in. NOTHING stopped it, but

Xlear Nasal Wash has made a tremendous improvement. "

-Janice H.

" I have really good luck with this. My dog is improving. We almost had

to put our lab to sleep because of his mucus build-up. Nothing has

worked except Xlear Nasal Wash. I am glad we can save his life. "

-Dorothy D.

" I live where pollen counts are high and cedar is an allergy suffer's

nightmare. A few squirts of Xlear Nasal Wash every night allows me to

lay down without that stuffy-head feeling. Xlear Nasal Wash also permits

me to spend sneeze-free time with my dogs. I do not like taking allergy

medicine everyday and Xlear Nasal Wash allows me to live with three pets

without taking medicines that dry me out. Thanks for introducing this

wonderful product to U.S consumers! "

-Tira H.

" A friend of mine has been using the spray since about May, 1999. Her

son and daughter have had ear infections. Since they have been using the

spray they have not had any. We have had the same results for our two

boys. My wife also uses the spray and has cut her Clariton usage down to

nearly nothing. "

- T.

http://www.xlear.com/xlear/testimonials.aspx

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