If sneezing and itchy eyes are
affecting your day-to-day routine during specific times of the year, you may
have seasonal allergies. The following natural approaches may have beneficial
effects on your symptoms - give them a try:
1.
Take
freeze-dried stinging nettles and butterbur. Both herbs may perform as well as
antihistamines, without the drowsiness.
2.
Eliminate
dairy and any products that contain the protein casein (to avoid potential
immune-system irritation).
3.
Increase
your intake of omega-3 fatty acids - they help combat inflammation caused by
allergic reactions. Wild Alaskan salmon or high-quality fish oil supplements
are good choices. The body can convert the fats in freshly ground flaxseeds to
omega-3s, but the process is inefficient - fish oil is a far better source.
4.
Eat foods
rich in quercetin. This bioflavonoid can help prevent the release of histamine.
Citrus fruits, garlic, parsley, apples, broccoli and tea all contain quercetin.
5.
Eat plenty
of antioxidant-rich fruits, such as berries and cherries, to help modify the
body's inflammatory response.
6.
Try nasal
douching with a warm saline solution by using a Neti pot.
7.
Drink
plenty of water to keep nasal passages hydrated and to help flush out your
system.
8.
Consider
acupuncture. Respiratory conditions, including sinusitis and asthma, can be
relieved with acupuncture.
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