If you’ve been sneezing, coughing or wiping your watery eyes, you may suffer from allergies. Over half of all Americans suffer from allergies. Try to ease the allergy symptoms with these natural remedies:
- Astragalus – A traditional Chinese remedy for allergic asthma, buy astragalus to support the immune system.
- Butterbur – The herb butterbur (Petasites hybridus) shows potential for relieving seasonal allergy symptoms. Taking 100 mg daily of this herbal extract can improve nasal airflow by cutting down leukotriene, a compound that kick-starts many allergic reactions.
- Evening Primrose – This oil works two ways to suppress allergies. First, allergic reactions cause inflammations and evening primrose oil acts as an anti-inflammatory to decrease the reaction. Secondly, it stimulates the white blood cells that regulate the production of histamines and antibodies.
- Gamma Linolenic Acid – GLA has a long history in folk medicine for treating allergies. People who have allergies may require additional essential fatty acids and have trouble converting LA (Linoleic acid) to GLA. Studies have found that women and children who are prone to allergies have lower levels of GLA.
- Green Tea – Drink a cup of tea. It delivers EGCG, an antioxidant that blocks production of histamine and immunoglobulin E, both of which trigger allergy symptoms.
- Probiotics – Increasing beneficial bacteria may prevent allergies. Probiotics benefit the immune system and could, therefore, reduce allergies.
- Omega-3s – Scientific studies have shown fish oil can help alleviate hay fever, sinus problems and allergic skin conditions.
- Quercetin – This flavonoid, found naturally in onions, apples, and black tea, has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to block histamines or reduce the release of histamine, which decreases symptoms.
- Skullcap – This herb has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat hayfever. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic properties.
- Spriulina – Studies suggest this blue-green algae can boost the immune system and protect against allergic reactions.
- Stinging Nettle – The roots and leaves of the stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica) have been used to treat everything from joint pain to prostate problems. Some people use freeze-dried stinging nettle leaves to treat allergy symptoms.
- Vitamin C – This well-known immune-boosting antioxidant lowers histamine levels in the bloodstream, which could prevent the onset of allergies. 2,000 mg of vitamin C can cut histamine levels (which trigger allergy symptoms) by up to 40%, improving breathing and your airway.
Other ways you can prevent or combat the allergy symptoms you should know:
- Wear glasses or sunglasses when outdoors. Covering your eyes keeps pollen and other irritants away from this sensitive area, which reduces itchiness and redness. Pollen is a known irritant for eyes and eyelids.
- Drink Enough Water. Even mild dehydration can activate histamine production, so staying hydrated can dampen allergy symptoms.
- Have a shower before sleep time. Cleaning up before getting into bed helps remove pollen from your hair and skin, which reduces irritation.
- Keep pets out of your bedroom. As pollen can cling to their fur, so you should also consider keeping them out of your sleep place.
- Stay indoors. Pollen is typically at its highest point during midday and afternoon hours, so if you are suffering from allergies, try to avoid going outside during those times of day.
- Keeping windows closed during high pollen season
- Stay away from allergen
- Rooibos tea
- Saline nasal rinse
- Weed your flower beds
- Consume gelatin
- Use a neti pot every day
- Eat local honey
- Use eucalyptus and tea tree oils in aromatherapy and topically for sinus relief
- Rinse nose/throat with salt water
- Staying dairy & gluten free
- Stinging nettle
- Going Paleo has greatly improved my allergies
- Stay in a dark room with my eyes shut
- Breathing in steam as often as possible
- Try not to over do physical activities so that my immune system is healthy
- Slippery elm, fenugreek & thyme
- Eat pineapple and garlic
- Get plenty of rest
- Do a lot of vacuuming
- Essential Oils like lemon, lavender, & peppermint
- Quercetin Supplements
- For quick relief,a glass of orange juice can often be very helpful
- Take a high quality, high potency, complete Probiotic product
- Take at least 100 mg Grape-seed Extract daily
- A cool, wet cloth over my eyes and a nap
- Use colloidal silver
- Taking Apple cider vinegar helps alleviate our sinus problems
Sources:
‘Tis the season for sniffling, sneezing and itching. Breathe easier with these medically proven natural allergy remedies-6 Natural Allergy Remedies
Natural allergy treatment-webmd.com
How to Naturally Treat Your Allergies-swansonvitamins.com
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