Take A More Natural Approach to Dealing With Spring Allergies

While the spring season is well under way the beautiful transformation taking place can wreak havoc for some. Allergies are on the rise and if you are one of those unlucky people with medicine head and an over attachment to your nasal inhaler, this season is never fun. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to pollen, molds, grass, dander, fragrances, cosmetics and chemicals.

Symptoms may include asthma like symptoms, fatigue, headache, runny nose, itchy throat, congestion, sneezing, coughing and runny eyes. Allergies are not only bothersome, but many have been linked to a variety of common and serious chronic respiratory illnesses. If you have tried everything and are looking for a different approach this season follow my all natural tips below.

Change you’re A/C filter at regular 30 day intervals, remember whatever particulate matter is not being filtered you are actively inhaling through your nose and into your lungs.

Go Fragrance Free; leave your vanilla freesia shower gel and favorite fragrance for a later date and time, there are so many synthetic chemicals in personal care products. You will only make be making a bad situation much worse by dousing yourself in the latest smells. Also invest in fragrance free laundry detergent; this will help to eliminate chemical irritants that diffuse through your clothing.

Take Honey and Bee Pollen, scientific studies support this all natural wonder and its’ ability to support a challenged immune system. The good news is, bees gather pollen, and a small amount of it is present in the honey they subsequently produce. When you eat honey that is made by local bees, the pollen you are eating can act rather like a natural vaccination. It is recommended to take 1 teaspoon per day.

Drink Nettle Herbal Tea; believe it or not this herb contains a naturally occurring antihistamine. Nettle also offers an array of proven biological activities and medicinal applications. To make a cup of herbal tea, heat 1 cup of distilled water and add 1 tablespoon of fresh or dried herb, let steep for 10 minutes and drink.

Inhale Eucalyptus Essential Oil, this all natural expectorant and decongestant will provide ample relief upon smelling just a drop or two. Smell drops as needed throughout the day, you can also benefit from a steam inhalation. Simply heat 1 cup of water and add a drop of Eucalyptus, inhale slowly for 10-15 minutes.

How do you find relief? If you have an all natural tip for allergies that works let us know.