03/28/2026
Sometimes the best medicine is already in your kitchen.
A true story — and a free remedy worth knowing.
One of my long-time clients came in recently after fighting a cold for weeks. She mentioned she could feel the telltale burn of a sinus infection creeping in. Steve suggested she try something simple before reaching for a prescription or another treatment: a quick nasal rinse made from warm water, a pinch of salt, and a small amount of baking soda. She expressed angst about inhaling water up her nose, he said mix up the ingredients and put a little drop on her finger and inhale.
Half an hour after she tried it, the burning stopped. She repeated it twice a day for a few days — and the infection never took hold.
No pharmacy run. No co-pay. No side effects. Just something she already had at home. Sometimes you don't need treatment, the remedy is right there in front of you!
**This isn't new. Nasal rinsing — called Jala Neti ("nasal cleansing") in Sanskrit — is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine practiced for over 5,000 years across India and Southeast Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the nose is regarded as the gateway of the lungs; keeping its passages clear is considered fundamental to respiratory and overall health. What your grandmother's grandmother knew, modern medicine is now confirming with randomized controlled trials.**
