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Cleaning House for Protection of Bugs
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grassisgreener
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Thanks! My daughter gets bad sinus infections and the GSE (I also add Xylitol) in her rinses have made a big difference. She had never been able to get rid of an infection without antibiotics and was on so many antibiotics last year that I decided to give it a try and the difference was amazing! I am not suprised that a doctor would say that saline would be enough for a sinus rinse, saline was very helpful for my daughter but not nearly enough to get rid of the infection. Without this mixture she would no doubt have spent another winter on antibiotics (last winter she was on them for all but a few weeks) and felt sick and crappy the entire time, but thankfully I think we found a good fix.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
grassisgreener
New member
Thanks! My daughter gets bad sinus infections and the GSE (I also add Xylitol) in her rinses have made a big difference. She had never been able to get rid of an infection without antibiotics and was on so many antibiotics last year that I decided to give it a try and the difference was amazing! I am not suprised that a doctor would say that saline would be enough for a sinus rinse, saline was very helpful for my daughter but not nearly enough to get rid of the infection. Without this mixture she would no doubt have spent another winter on antibiotics (last winter she was on them for all but a few weeks) and felt sick and crappy the entire time, but thankfully I think we found a good fix.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
grassisgreener
New member
Thanks! My daughter gets bad sinus infections and the GSE (I also add Xylitol) in her rinses have made a big difference. She had never been able to get rid of an infection without antibiotics and was on so many antibiotics last year that I decided to give it a try and the difference was amazing! I am not suprised that a doctor would say that saline would be enough for a sinus rinse, saline was very helpful for my daughter but not nearly enough to get rid of the infection. Without this mixture she would no doubt have spent another winter on antibiotics (last winter she was on them for all but a few weeks) and felt sick and crappy the entire time, but thankfully I think we found a good fix.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
grassisgreener
New member
Thanks! My daughter gets bad sinus infections and the GSE (I also add Xylitol) in her rinses have made a big difference. She had never been able to get rid of an infection without antibiotics and was on so many antibiotics last year that I decided to give it a try and the difference was amazing! I am not suprised that a doctor would say that saline would be enough for a sinus rinse, saline was very helpful for my daughter but not nearly enough to get rid of the infection. Without this mixture she would no doubt have spent another winter on antibiotics (last winter she was on them for all but a few weeks) and felt sick and crappy the entire time, but thankfully I think we found a good fix.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
grassisgreener
New member
Thanks! My daughter gets bad sinus infections and the GSE (I also add Xylitol) in her rinses have made a big difference. She had never been able to get rid of an infection without antibiotics and was on so many antibiotics last year that I decided to give it a try and the difference was amazing! I am not suprised that a doctor would say that saline would be enough for a sinus rinse, saline was very helpful for my daughter but not nearly enough to get rid of the infection. Without this mixture she would no doubt have spent another winter on antibiotics (last winter she was on them for all but a few weeks) and felt sick and crappy the entire time, but thankfully I think we found a good fix.
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<br />Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
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<br />Also, I have found lots of info online (for what it is worth!) that says GSE is effective against PA, SA, MRSA,and possibly B. cepacia (haven't found much info on it, haven't looked for much either). I don't depend on it as an antibacterial but figure it is an inexpensive, safe and easy way to take some extra measure.
Nightwriter
New member
Grassisgreener,
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
Nightwriter
New member
Grassisgreener,
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
Nightwriter
New member
Grassisgreener,
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
Nightwriter
New member
Grassisgreener,
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
Nightwriter
New member
Grassisgreener,
<br />
<br />I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
<br />
<br />The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
<br />
<br />I think it's great that you found something that reduces your daughter's infections. I have tried so many things too and have found the things that work for me also. I just want to clarify my remarks concerning my doctor recommending to her patients the saltwater only. She is a big believer in using "natural" products when possible and as an unusually open-minded MD has turned me on to so many natural things, like the Nasal Rinse as long as 11 years ago way before the days of Neilmed. I used a regular waterpik. She helped me avoid a scheduled sinus surgery using the Nasal Rinse and Singulair (an off use of this drug).
<br />
<br />The reason she recommends saline alone to HER patients, is that using it 2 times daily has kept her patients free of sinus infections. She once told me one third of her practice was sinus patients and now they don't need much care anymore. She said Xylitol has been known to be an antibacterial for a long time. That's why they put it in chewing gum. My concern is that most Xylitol is manufactured in China, so if you want use it, make sure that it comes from somewhere else, to reduce the possibility from contamination. I would do the same for the GSE when it comes to using it as a rinse.
grassisgreener
New member
Nightwriter, how great that your doctor is so open-minded about it all. I wouldn't really say that my daughter's doctor is closed-minded, because she is okay with what we are doing but we have had to come up with our "experiments" on our own. While my daughter was dealing with horrible sinus infections last year, her doctor never once suggested saline drops let alone a saline rinse. Instead she prescribed abx's until I finally said she needed to see an ENT, who prescribed more abx's (no mention of saline rinses from ENT either) and it does drive me a little nuts that they didn't mention something so simple...okay that was me venting a little! Anyway, my daughter does the rinses twice a day, religiously. She is 5 and loves them. Unfortunately the saline alone, even twice a day, wasn't enough for her. We have a long line of really bad sinuses in our family.
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
grassisgreener
New member
Nightwriter, how great that your doctor is so open-minded about it all. I wouldn't really say that my daughter's doctor is closed-minded, because she is okay with what we are doing but we have had to come up with our "experiments" on our own. While my daughter was dealing with horrible sinus infections last year, her doctor never once suggested saline drops let alone a saline rinse. Instead she prescribed abx's until I finally said she needed to see an ENT, who prescribed more abx's (no mention of saline rinses from ENT either) and it does drive me a little nuts that they didn't mention something so simple...okay that was me venting a little! Anyway, my daughter does the rinses twice a day, religiously. She is 5 and loves them. Unfortunately the saline alone, even twice a day, wasn't enough for her. We have a long line of really bad sinuses in our family.
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
grassisgreener
New member
Nightwriter, how great that your doctor is so open-minded about it all. I wouldn't really say that my daughter's doctor is closed-minded, because she is okay with what we are doing but we have had to come up with our "experiments" on our own. While my daughter was dealing with horrible sinus infections last year, her doctor never once suggested saline drops let alone a saline rinse. Instead she prescribed abx's until I finally said she needed to see an ENT, who prescribed more abx's (no mention of saline rinses from ENT either) and it does drive me a little nuts that they didn't mention something so simple...okay that was me venting a little! Anyway, my daughter does the rinses twice a day, religiously. She is 5 and loves them. Unfortunately the saline alone, even twice a day, wasn't enough for her. We have a long line of really bad sinuses in our family.
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
grassisgreener
New member
Nightwriter, how great that your doctor is so open-minded about it all. I wouldn't really say that my daughter's doctor is closed-minded, because she is okay with what we are doing but we have had to come up with our "experiments" on our own. While my daughter was dealing with horrible sinus infections last year, her doctor never once suggested saline drops let alone a saline rinse. Instead she prescribed abx's until I finally said she needed to see an ENT, who prescribed more abx's (no mention of saline rinses from ENT either) and it does drive me a little nuts that they didn't mention something so simple...okay that was me venting a little! Anyway, my daughter does the rinses twice a day, religiously. She is 5 and loves them. Unfortunately the saline alone, even twice a day, wasn't enough for her. We have a long line of really bad sinuses in our family.
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
I have enjoyed posting with you!
grassisgreener
New member
Nightwriter, how great that your doctor is so open-minded about it all. I wouldn't really say that my daughter's doctor is closed-minded, because she is okay with what we are doing but we have had to come up with our "experiments" on our own. While my daughter was dealing with horrible sinus infections last year, her doctor never once suggested saline drops let alone a saline rinse. Instead she prescribed abx's until I finally said she needed to see an ENT, who prescribed more abx's (no mention of saline rinses from ENT either) and it does drive me a little nuts that they didn't mention something so simple...okay that was me venting a little! Anyway, my daughter does the rinses twice a day, religiously. She is 5 and loves them. Unfortunately the saline alone, even twice a day, wasn't enough for her. We have a long line of really bad sinuses in our family.
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<br />I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
<br />
<br />I have enjoyed posting with you!
<br />
<br />I did check the Xylitol I use and it says it is manufactured in IL but I am going to investigate a little further bc I know companies can be deceiving.
<br />
<br />I have enjoyed posting with you!