Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies-Without Side Effects
Natural Remedies for Allergies
Spring and summer is here and we all look forward to being outside to enjoy the fresh air and warm sun. Everyone except for seasonal allergy sufferers. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to look forward to outdoor activities without having to sneeze and carry around tissue to wipe your constant runny nose and teary eyes?
You can take these two natural remedies for allergies to improve your respiratory system and strengthen the immune system. The two home remedies, honey and apple cider vinegar are probably already sitting in your kitchen cupboards.
Allergy medicines are so expensive and frankly, not all of them are effective as they should be. Side effects of allergy medicines include drowsiness and nasal irritation.
In this article you will understand the use of natural allergy remedies for children and adults that does not leave you with side effects.
Mold Allergies
- If you suspect that your allergy symptoms are due to mold allergies, learn how to get rid of black mold in the bathroom and carpet using natural products.
What Causes Seasonal Allergies?
Seasonal allergy reactions are due to the human body’s fighting response to allergens such as pollen, dust, mites and even mold. Your immune system kicks into third gear and it's ready to fight off these foreign invaders by releasing chemicals called histamines.
If you have allergies, you may suffer from sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, or red/watery eyes. Histamines cause a domino effect of reactions, including nasal congestion.
Allergies can be seasonal or chronic, depending on the type of allergen. Seasonal allergies are typically caused by pollen whereas chronic allergies are caused by allergens present in the environment.
1. Does Apple Cider Vinegar Work for Seasonal Allergies?
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) blocks the histamine reaction and reduces inflammation. Make sure you the buy the raw, unfiltered, and organic type of apple cider vinegar, such as Bragg. ACV is commonly found in health food stores, but is also found in supermarkets.
ACV serves other purpose as well, including acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, candida, acid reflux, and much more. Apple cider vinegar also breaks down fat and is a great for people who want to lose weight.
The taste may be quite strong for some people, so you can dilute it with a 1:1 ratio of ACV to water. Take a shot of diluted ACV in the morning and a few more times throughout the day.
Apple cider is one of the most important natural remedies in healing the body!
2. Natural Allergy Remedies: Honey
How to Heal Your Allergies Permanently
You can also build up a tolerance to pollen and reduce the immune response by drinking raw honey.
The theory is that it works similar to vaccines, which introduce fake versions of a virus into the body to trick it into believing that it's been invaded. An immune system response is triggered, producing antibodies that fight off foreign invaders.
Honey contains a variety of different pollen- the same ones that causes allergy sufferers to be miserable during the spring. Introducing these pollen should make the body accustomed to their presence, which ultimately decreases the immune system's response to release histamine.
Buy raw honey from your local farmers to ensure top quality pollen from a variety of plants. Be aware that commercially sold honey sometimes don't contain the full amount of pollen.
How To Heal Your Allergies Permanently?
This helpful book talks about many ways to strengthen your immune system to avoid allergies by eating the right kind of foods.
Other Allergy Remedies
- Strengthen your immune system
There is a strong correlation between allergies and a weakened immune system.
Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine that can also help your body fight off colds and flu. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
Drink water with squeezed lemon juice in the morning.
- Improve air quality in your home
The symptoms related to allergies may be confused and mistaken with cold and sinus infections.
One way to avoid allergies is to stay inside where you will minimally be exposed to pollen. Unfortunately you can also be exposed to mold and dust inside your house. Outside air is polluted, but the air inside your house may also need some improvement.
A humidifier will set the right amount of humidity in your home, which ideally should be 30-50%. An imbalance of humidity in the air affects your respiratory system, causing you to have allergy symptoms like sneezing and red itchy eyes.
There are many humidifiers on the market, but having a built in humidistat that controls the 30-50% will be very helpful. Some of the leading brands of humidifiers include: Air-o-swiss and Honeywell.
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