Yoga may help one restore sense of smell

Jala Neti, or nasal cleansing using warm salty water, is a very ancient technique which has been passed on for thousands of years by the Yogis ("Researchers" is one of the meanings of "Yogis") for both physical as well as deeper spiritual benefits.

This is one of many videos available on youtube shortly explaining Jal Neti.

Those who take up Jala Neti find their sense of smell improves. To what degree and in what time frame this occurs would depend on the extent to which the olfactory nerves are damaged and how often one uses the technique.

Salt is a great neutraliser. It is one of nature's greatest remedies. But it may take a while for it to do its thing and for your smelling nerves to recover from years of medicinal abuse.

Neti is one possibility to help restore balance to the membranes and nerves of the nose. It is suggested to practice Jal Neti and, as the symptoms improve, begin lessening the use of medications followed.