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Fight Allergies In A Natural Way - 15 Ways.

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By definition, an allergy is an inflammation caused by certain irritants called allergens. Allergens can take many forms. A very common type is nick named “hay fever” and is caused by certain pollens in the air. Hay fever is called a “seasonal” allergy, because it affects people only at those times of year the pollen in commonly airborne. Other people experience allergies to foods or animals.

Following are the 15 most recommended ways to fight allergies in a natural way. It is always recommended to consult a doctor before to taking up any medicine or natural remedy for allergies.

  1. Avoid outdoors when pollen level is high. Check allergy forecast on websites like pollen.com and avoiding outdoors when level is above 9 points, that site is also very good to find good allergy information and equipment.

    2. Allergies come in different intensities. Watery eyes or a runny nose may define a mild allergy. An over-the-counter antihistamine or one needing a prescription can usually overcome this. Simple location awareness can be practiced. If you know which pollens you are allergic to, stay away from those types of plants. This is more difficult if you’re allergic to plants found everywhere, like grass. In these cases you may want to consider getting allergy shots.

  2. Eat natural Anti-histamine foods: Onions, garlic, Citrus fruits like lemon and oranges contain natural antihistamines. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are also known to help. You should definitely consider increasing these foods in your diet.
  3. Nasal Rinse: A very effective way to rinse of all the pollen struck in your nasal passages. This will also drain out some bacteria too. There are quite a few available with PH balancing salt to mix with filtered/boiled home water so there is no water irritation while doing the rinse. You should consider doing nasal rinse twice a day.

    4. Medium levels of allergies can be characterized by more constant sneezing, as well as swelling of various affected parts of the body. Very bad allergy attacks can actually be life threatening. For example, a mold allergy may make the respiratory paths swell to the point of being unable to breathe. Antihistamines, steroids and immunotherapy can all be used to decrease these symptoms.

  4. Air Purifiers: This is the MOST effective anti-allergy device for many people. Especially when at home in the evenings and night, helps to get you a good night sleep. Some filters have an additional ‘ionic’ feature which many people like me prefer not to use. These HEPA compatible filters take out most of the pollen from air around you. Dehumidifiers can be used to lessen mold which is another cause of allergies.

    5. Food allergies can be particularly dangerous. Peanuts, milk and eggs are the most common sources of food allergies. Sensitivities can result in airway blockages as described above, as well as abdominal twinges and cramps. Itchy rashes can also appear; first on the more sensitive skin areas, such as the back of the neck or inside of the arms, then spreading all over. These rashes are usually the last symptom to go away. They can be treated with a cortisone cream.

  5. Local honey: It is recommended that you start eating about 1-2 teaspoons of locally grown natural honey before the allergy season starts. Bees are known to collect pollen from local plants. Therefore honey is known to have some low levels of pollen, and taking it before the season helps your body to get use to some pollen level in advance before the full blown season strikes.
  6. Pollen free home: Please clean your carpets, bed sheets, floors and curtains, say at least once in a week. Get a Hepa certified vacuum cleaner so the air coming out from your vacuum cleaner does not dump the pollen back in the air of your home. You can find these under $100 in most retail outlets.

    7. Another common allergy is to insect stings. When severe, these can also be life threatening. Everyone is allergic to bee stings. That’s why they cause a minor swelling at the point of insertion. Most of us, however, can get stung, put a band-aid on it and forget it. A person with a severe bee allergy could die within minutes of getting stung from airway blockage. This requires such people to carry medicine such as epinephrine with them at all times.

  7. Hot liquids are helpful to get relief from congestion; Green tea works well and also has antioxidants. Please be careful while handling the hot liquids. Marshmallow Root is also a good decongestant. Taking light steam also relieves congestion.
  8. Light exercise: Congestion and running nose can often lead to a weaker respiratory system. Light exercise like brisk walking or indoor exercise cycle can give power to your lungs. But be practical, do not over stress yourself.

    9. Animal/pet allergies are often the hardest to identify. You can have allergic symptoms for months after exposure to the allergen animal. This makes it difficult to identify what it is you’re allergic to.

  9. Smart Planning: Usually pollen counts are low after rain. If your local forecast says that its going to rain in next 1-2 days, then prefer doing your pending work after that. But if necessary to work in garden or cut grass then use a pollen mask.

    10. Many people know they are allergic to dogs or cats, but still feel the need to have one around them. There are ways to do this, as long as your allergy isn’t too severe. There are dogs that don’t shed, which are usually the best types for allergy sufferers. These are poodles, schnauzers and many terriers. You might try keeping an outdoor dog, as that will keep the allergens away from your own living area. If your pet does stay indoors, vacuum the carpet every day and the drapery every month using a HEPA filter. This will help alleviate your symptoms.

  10. What are allergic to: Check with your doctor if they can do a detailed allergy check for you to find what type of pollens you are exactly allergic to. For example if you are allergic to grass pollen, you know lawn mowing is not the best thing to do yourself and hiring a gardener may be a better choice.
  11. Pets: If you have any pets at home, its a good idea to give them regular bath too.
  12. Avoiding foods: Avoid any foods you know that you are allergic to and may trigger allergies.

    13. Another thing that may be necessary is to keep your cat or dog from sleeping on your bed. Since you sleep about a third of each day, having your allergens sleep next to you will reduce your rest and perhaps have you symptom-ridden the next day. You may also want to consider showering before bed to get rid of any hair and dander clinging to you. If you’re still having problems, ban pets from the bedroom altogether. Then you’ll have one allergy-free haven to which you can escape… [read more]

  13. Evening Shower: When you come home in the evening, take a warm shower and wash your hair. Hair’s can hold lot of pollen while you were out.
  14. Window filter: Keep doors and windows closed most of the time (or little open); consider buying anti pollen window filter screen. Basically a screen you can put on the window which allows the air to pass through but keeps the pollen out.
  15. Overall Cleanliness: Wash your eyes and hands regularly with water. Not only it will drain away those pollens but also some give relief to your eyes.


Quite a few people prefer taking anti-allergic medicines and flu shots, not always by choice but sometimes natural approaches are not enough.

Autor: Swati A.

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