Prevention is Best Medicine: Xlear Nasal Wash Offers Natural Help During Flu Season
Given flu vaccine shortages, many people will have to rely on good, old fashioned flu-prevention measures to avoid suffering during these fall and winter months. One way to avoid getting sick that is rarely mentioned alongside regular hand washing and extra vitamin C is maintaining a healthy nose. Xlear Nasal Wash, an all natural saline solution with xylitol, aids the body’s natural cleansing process by helping to flush out the bacteria that could lead to a cold, sinusitis or the flu.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) November 18, 2004 -- Given flu vaccine shortages,
many people will have to rely on good, old fashioned flu-prevention measures to
avoid suffering during these fall and winter months. One way to avoid getting
sick that is rarely mentioned alongside regular hand washing and extra vitamin C
is maintaining a healthy nose. Xlear Nasal Wash, an all natural saline solution
with xylitol, aids the body’s natural cleansing process by helping to flush out
the bacteria and particles that could lead to a cold, sinusitis or the flu.
Xlear (pronounced "clear") is a patented, non-addictive nasal wash that
combines the unique properties of xylitol and the health-promoting practice of a
saline nasal spray to help wash, hydrate and moisturize the nasal passages.
While many people will turn to over-the-counter and prescription medications to
fend off the effects of a cold, sinus infections or the flu, many of the
medications are armed with antihistamines and are designed to turn-off the
body’s natural cleansing process in the nose. Xlear Nasal Wash can be used
safely with these medications to help hydrate and moisturize dry nasal passages.
“It is no secret that the nose is home to the bacteria and particles
that cause sinusitis, flu and even ear infections in children,” said Nathan
Jones, president of Xlear, Inc. “With fewer available flu vaccines, implementing
prevention measures early in this flu season will be critical to stay healthy.
Most of us frequently wash our hands and are cautious about rubbing our mouth
and our eyes with dirty hands. Regular use of our Xlear Nasal Wash will help to
maintain a healthy nasal passage and upper respiratory tract by enhancing the
body’s natural process of washing away dirt, particles and bacteria. Keeping our
noses clean is one more thing we can do to help avoid catching a cold or the flu
bug, or suffering from sinusitis or ear infections.”
A recent study by
the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine suggests that sinusitis and
bronchitis account for more than 30 million missed workdays each year and take a
“significant toll on a person’s ability to participate in everyday life.” The
study also reported that 85 percent of those surveyed had suffered from a sinus
infection in the past 12 months. Dr. Berrylin J. Ferguson, associate professor
of otolaryngology at the university suggested that with the short supply of flu
vaccines, the “increased prevalence of influenza may translate into an increase
in bacterial infections, including sinusitis and bronchitis.” (http://newsbureau.upmc.com/Medsurg3/FergusonSurvey2004.htm)
Xlear
recommends during the first two to four weeks of using Xlear Nasal Wash, adults
and children should administer it three to four times a day. After the first
month, it should be used twice a day as a preventative measure. Xlear Nasal Wash
is administered directly into the nasal passage.
For more information on
Xlear Nasal Wash, please visit www.xlear.com.
About Xylitol
Xylitol is a natural
sugar derived from birch trees, common fruits and vegetables and has unique
health benefits. When exposed to xylitol in a laboratory setting, certain
specific bacteria lose their ability to adhere to sinus tissues, helping the
body to more easily flush away the bacteria. Xylitol is approved in the United
States as a food additive in unlimited quantity for foods with special dietary
purposes and is recognized by the World Health Organization as a safe and
effective food additive.
About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear,
Inc. is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of xylitol products, and
one of the largest importers of xylitol in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is
committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by
manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers Xlear®,
a patented nasal wash; a complete line of dental health products under the
SpryTM Dental Defense System brand; and XyloSweetTM, raw xylitol crystals used
as a sugar substitute in cooking, baking and general consumption. Xlear, Inc. is
a private company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.
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