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   * You can spit the accumulated water as you find it comfortable (or if you need to breath). If you can accumulate a greater volume of water in your mouth, you can also cleanse the lower parts of your throat, but this takes additional practice.   * You can spit the accumulated water as you find it comfortable (or if you need to breath). If you can accumulate a greater volume of water in your mouth, you can also cleanse the lower parts of your throat, but this takes additional practice.
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 +<WRAP tip round >5. Repeat from point 3. If there is a great quantity of mucus to be cleared, you can also blow the mucus out of the nostrils (outside of the bowl!) and continue from point 2.
 +</​WRAP>​
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 +  * Sometimes there is so much mucus, you need to clear it both ways -- both through your mouth AND your nostrils. Once you do that, you can perform several rounds just with spitting through your mouth (keeping the nostrils dipped), then clear also through the nostrils again.
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 +<WRAP tip round >6. When finished, make sure to sniff out all the water out of your nostrils and blow your nose thoroughly.
 +</​WRAP>​
 +
 +===== Contraindications =====
 +
 +  * Do not use if bleeding from the nose.
 +  * Do not use if your nose is completely blocked and you cannot create any suction using your nostrils. If you can create at least a small suction, you may be able to clear your nose using this technique, bit by bit.
 +  * Do not use if you cannot get a sufficiently clean water. You do not want to introduce any harmful microorganisms into your body.
 +
 +===== Benefits =====
 +
 +  * Removes dirt and infectious microorganisms from the nasal cavities and passageways.
 +  * Reduces the frequency and duration of colds.
 +  * Reduces allergic problems such as hay fever.
 +  * Improves your nose breathing generally.
 +  * Moistens dry nasal cavities and passageways.
 +  * Reduces the symptoms of chronic sinusitis.
 +  * Improves your sense of smell and taste.
 +  * Has a harmonizing and calming effect on the mind.
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