7 Natural Remedies for Allergies
Unless you have been living under a rock, you are well aware of
the season we are in or quickly approaching. What season? The season
where individuals will inevitably suffer from some symptoms that may
include headaches, runny nose, itching eyes, sore throats and lethargy
to name a few. These symptoms are brought on by the pollen from the
blooming plants, trees and flowers and of course this season is known as
Allergy Season.
However, you don't have to suffer the symptoms
connected to allergy season. Below are some 7 Natural Remedies you can
implement today.
1. Saline Rinses - This simple home-made remedy
actually works very well. What you are basically doing is flushing out
the sinuses with a saltwater solution. The solution is made up of 1
quart of distilled water; if you don't have distilled water you can boil
tap water and allow to cool down. To the distilled water add 2
teaspoons of non-iodized salt. Place this 8 oz of the saltwater solution
in a large squeeze bottle or Neti pot. Be sure to tilt your head over
the sink, squeeze or use the neti pot with the solution on the top
nostril and allow it drain out the lower nostril. Truthfully it will
feel as if you are 'water boarding' yourself, but this process will
clear out your sinuses and help with allergy symptoms.
2. Raw
Honey - I asked a question on my Facebook page regarding natural
remedies for allergies and ingesting a tablespoon of honey, seemed to be
a very popular answer. If eating a tablespoon or raw honey is not
something you can easily do, it can also be added to hot, water and
taken in that form.
3. Air purifier with HEPA filter - Be sure to
choose an air purifier that has a HEPA filter-especially in the
bedroom-is the best way to remove spores and pollen from the air. There
are many air purifiers on the market today, but I must say that Sharp
Air USA makes several different air purifiers that will benefit your
needs.
4. Humidifiers - Don't be fooled, humidifiers are not only
for the cold-weather months. Cool mist humidifiers can be used during
cool evenings and will help get allergens out of the air allowing for a
more comfortable sleep environment.
5. Essential Oils - Our entire
family enjoys essential oils and we use them for many purposes from
acne, to cleaning to helping with allergy symptoms. Two of our favorite
oils are Lavender and Eucalyptus. We will use them in an air diffuser
but if you don't have a diffuser you can bring a saucepan of water to
boil, remove from the stove-top, place a few drops of oil into the water
and tent a towel over the sauce pan and your head. Be careful not to
allow the steam to hit your face directly. Inhaling the steam combined
with the essential oils will help to clear your sinuses.
6. Nettle
Tea - Be sure to steep a teaspoon of dried nettle in once cup of
boiling water for 10 minutes. This solution will help relieve a
respiratory allergy. If you are unable to find dried nettle you may also
take in capsule form found in many health food stores.
7.
Alternative Care - Chiropractic has been found to help with allergy
symptoms. What Chiropractors will do is find the nerve interference that
may be occurring in the spine and once removed the immune system can
work at its optimal level. Once the immune system is working properly,
the body will begin to heal.
These are simply a few natural
remedies you can implement in your home today to help ease allergy
symptoms. Would love to learn more about what you do during allergy
season.
Dr. Daisy Sutherland, CEO/Founder of Dr. Mommy and Friends, is a
doctor, mom, wife, author, 'Get Real' speaker. Her love of helping and
educating others has branched to blog talk radio and syndicated radio
shows and television.
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