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Page 1 of 2 Fighting pollution through Jalneti
As we are today in the 21st century and talk big things, like we have economically, scientifically and materialistically progressed people, yet there are so many factors on which we have just no control. We may control pollution, but we cannot control the aftermath arising out of pollution. Scientists working at the University of Pune’s department of health sciences have already sounded alarm bells on the hazardous effects of vehicular pollution on human body and mind. Children are worst affected and that too at thrice the rate of adults. And it is going to take heavy toll in very near future. And the irony is, it may kill us slowly and not only that, it will see that all hospitals will be full admitting the patients of asthma, cardio–vascular diseases, cancer, all sorts of infections, respiratory problems, digestive disorders (also due to pollution), running nose, common cold & cough, allergies, septic pharyngitis (throat infection), migraine, mental tensions and stress, loss of memory and concentration, headaches, sinus, problems of the eyes, epilepsy, psychosomatic disorders, depression, stress related disorders, and the list is ever ending.
Do our modern medicines and medical men have any control on this? And do we have permanent solution for pollution? Is a theme of writing this particular article.
Jala Neti (Nasal Wash): One of the cleansing processes
In Hatha Yoga there are simple techniques for cleaning the upper respiratory tract or system or the nostrils. Behind our nose lies a part called as nasopharynx. We cannot clean this nasopharynx by blowing of nose. It is known as Shuddhi Kriyas or cleansing process or nasal wash. It plays very important role in cleaning nasal cavity & nasopharynx. This ensures healthy and pollution free breathing and sensitivity for subtle experience that lead to inner awakening. Neti can be called a “Nasal douche”. Take warm water, which is slightly above the body temperature. Add salt to this water at the rate of half a teaspoon per glass of 300 ml. This is equal to the salinity of the mucous secretions in the respiratory system. If the water is warmer or colder or the salt is more or less, there will be some irritation in the inner system, which may cause discomfort. Saturated salt water has high osmotic pressure. It is a law in physics that fluid flows from low osmotic pressure to higher osmotic pressure. In inflammatory conditions of nasal cavity including sinuses, there is congestion and edema of nasal mucosa. Naturally during “Jalaneti” fluid from mucosal cells comes out which relieves the congestion and edema very fast. This helps in better functioning of mucosal cells and also opens up closed openings of the sinuses in nasal cavity.
In our nose there are nerve endings of olfactory nerve, which are responsible for our sense of smell. During “Jalaneti” these nerve endings are stimulated saline that give us very pleasant sensations. These pleasant sensations have a very beneficial effect on centre of emotions located in limbic systems of brain.
This center of emotions has connections in medulla oblongata. The centers for control of BP, respiration are located in medulla oblongata. The favourable effects on centre of emotions also effect the medulla and can relax the person thoroughly. This may help in relieving high BP, asthma or even epilepsy. These all ailments are very closely related to emotions. If you have a problem of DNS (deflected nasal septum), then you have to practice Sutraneti first and then come to Jalaneti.
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