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Easy Breathing with ARM & HAMMER

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ARM & HAMMERI’m a member of the ARM & HAMMER Influencer Network and received complimentary product samples to facilitate my review, as well as compensation for my time, but all opinions are my own, as I’ve been a loyal ARM & HAMMER user for years.

One aspect of the cold weather that I don’t like is the dry air. With temps going down into the twenties much of the time, the heater is constantly running, and when I step outside, the cold air is so HARSH! Don’t even get me started on how often I’m shocking myself…

I find my nose and throat are always dry at this time of year. Did you know that a dry nose is more vulnerable to colds and the flu virus? This is because there’s not as much wet mucus in there to catch the icky germs you breathe in. What’s more, having the heat on all the time carries all the dust and allergens through the air and throughout your home! Which leads to even more irritation to your sinuses. We use a humidifier in every bedroom, but I find that for some of us, that isn’t enough.

Unlike my husband, who pops a pain killer for everything and anything, I rarely take medicine. While I’m not opposed to using medication when necessary, I definitely prefer to use natural products if possible! For me, it’s about being comfortable. I find that making myself feel good usually soothes whatever ails me. It may be using a heating pad to ease the pain of menstrual cramps, taking a steamy shower to clear my stuffy nose, or sipping on hot tea when my throat hurts… I try to always go the natural route before I open the medicine cabinet.

Against my better judgement, my husband likes to use a nasal spray with a topical decongestant in it when he’s stuffed up. He says it’s the only way he can sleep at night. The warning on the bottle says to not use it for “more than 3 days” but sometimes he’s used it more. I’ve read that it can become addictive and that freaks me out a little bit. Addicted to a nasal spray? Ugh!

This is why I was happy to learn about ARM & HAMMER™ Simply Saline™ Nasal Relief… it’s a drug-free comforting mist that helps clear congestion and soothes dryness associated with colds and allergies. I threw out my husband’s other little bottle, and this now sits on his nightstand:

Feeling a cold coming on? A warm blanket, a cup of hot tea, and a little #ARMandHAMMER Simply Saline for my stuffy nose does the trick for me. What works for you? #sponsored https://ohsohungry.com/?p=23555
Of course he was skeptical at first. He doesn’t like change. But he’s been using it for a couple of weeks with no complaints. I think he might even be snoring less (or I’m just sleeping through it).

Take a look at the ingredients: purified water and sodium chloride – also known as salt. No contents (or drugs!) I can’t pronounce, plus it has no side effects and is non-addicting, so it can be used as often as needed… yay! And if you’re really sick, because Simply Saline doesn’t contain any drugs, it can be used in combination with other medicines for faster relief.

#ARMandHAMMER Simply SalineHow does it work? You can flush and irrigate your nasal passages, which you’d have to do over the sink or in the shower, or just moisturize with a quick spray before bed. Easy peasy. And it’s available in three convenient sizes, so everyone in the family can have their own dispenser, depending on their needs, as I don’t recommend sharing (it could spread infection!)

Why am I paying for… salt water? Well, I’d say the little container it comes in is worth the price. It provides a gentle mist, with the attached adaptable nozzle, and the contents remain sterile throughout its use. You can’t say this about a neti pot or similar nasal rinsing devices… which can be dangerous if not cleaned properly!

We’ll continue to use ARM & HAMMER™ Simply Saline™ Nasal Relief throughout the winter and into the spring allergy season.

Simplify and Save with ARM & HAMMER

When you think of ARM & HAMMER™, you usually think of the little yellow box of baking soda. While that is probably my favorite product, it’s just one of many great things the company makes.

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Visit ARM & HAMMER’s website to learn more about Simply Saline Nasal Relief and other ARM & HAMMER products, including where to find them. Be sure to sign up for the ARM & HAMMER Savings Center to get coupons and connect on Facebook at facebook.com/armandhammer.

YOUR TURN: When it comes to cold and flu season, how do you simplify and save?

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  1. When I’m congested, I boil a pot of water and inhale the steam to clear up my sinuses.

  2. If I have a sore throat I always gargle with warm water & salt, lots of water and vitamin C. Ginger tea is also good when I have a cold

  3. I drink hot tea with honey and lemon. Also, homemade chicken soup always makes me feel better!

  5. I drink natural teas with lemon and honey. I will also take a warm shower and let the steam help my sinuses!

  6. We usually start off with honey/lemon concoction but using water, because my youngest daughter doesn’t drink tea

  7. i gargle with salt water, drink green tea, use loads of nasal spray if I can’t breath 🙂

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  14. I have a cold now and I have been using hot tea with honey and lemon. It helps a lot!!

  15. I take vitamin c daily. If I have a cold coming on I start drinking hot tea and take coldeez

  38. I keep fresh eucalyptus in my shower to help with opening up sinuses. I also do a lot of herbal tea and honey, or iced tea with ginger.

  39. Drink a lot of water and try to stay away from extreme temperatures.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  42. Chicken noodle soup to help a cold. Peach syrup (heavy syrup, not the light stuff) to help calm a sick stomach, and we recently discovered that lemon juice (real lemon juice) about a tsp, a TBS of honey and 3/4 cup of water mixed together seriously helps relieve a cough! Thanks for the giveaway.

  44. I drink hot lemon honey tea, and I do a salt water gargle rinse

    Thank you for the nice giveaway!

  52. Saline solution to unstop nose congestion, steam to ease breathing., and lots of chicken soup!

  70. Sleep. I don’t know how much it helps, but at least if I’m sleeping I don’t have to be dealing with feeling sick.

  71. We like to drink hot tea with lemon and honey. Also, for congestion, we will cook with lots of pepper and hot sauce.

  75. I drink hot tea with honey and lemon to help my sore throat and cough.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
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  77. I take vitamin d daily , use a camphor rub on my chest (monkey balm usually), and try to eat well

  96. I drink tea w/lemon and local honey and I make chicken noodle soup and put Italian spices in it.