There is another easy (and lazy) way to use L. sakei (e.g., Lanto Sinus), for sinusitis or when sinus symptoms are starting. Only when needed, of course.
L. sakei is a beneficial bacteria found naturally in the sinuses. I've already written about the 3 treatment methods to use refrigerated L. sakei, such as Lanto Sinus: 1) Mix with bottled (or sterile) water and dab with a cotton swab or clean finger about 1/2" into the nostrils, or 2) Just swish the powder in the mouth and swallow (for minor symptoms), or 3) For a maximum boost, can add a little bit to a person's regular saline rinse (using bottled or sterile water).
Well, there's another 4th method. A lazy way, because I like doing what's the easiest. I generally do this when some sinus symptoms start developing - no need to wait for a full-blown sinus infection. Also, I've only done this with Lanto Sinus.
4) Mix about 1/4 tsp (white spoon) with a little bit of bottled water in a small bowl and mix it with the spoon. Then, using the little spoon, I scoop a little bit of the mixture and bring it up to my nostril where I sort of toss it into the nostril and snort it in. Do the same with the other nostril. Repeat once or twice.
Can swish the remaining mixture in the mouth and swallow. Do this once a day until sinuses feel better or OK. That's it.
I started using this method after experimenting on my own. Self-experimentation! It's not in the "how to use" Lanto Sinus guidelines. But it works for me.
I did method 4 naturally myself! I tried using nasal irrigation but my ears still haven't regulated from chronic sinusitis. The neti pot makes my ears feel heavy, even with proper use! Method 4 came to mind because I felt like it would reach just a bit further in the sinuses, along with my ear canals and throat. Glad I found this article! Haha
Great to hear it also works well for you!