Natural
Remedies for Hay Fever
Hay fever is an inconvenience, to be sure.
However, there are many ways of treating it naturally. Many of these natural remedies may be things you already
have in your kitchen cupboards. Try one or more of these and see if you are able to control your hay fever through
their use, in order to avoid prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
Local Honey and Bee
Pollen
Local honey and bee pollen have been known
for a long time as remedies for hay fever. The reason they both work so well as an antidote for hay fever is
because they desensitize you to pollen. Choosing local honey and bee pollen is important because you will then be
building immunity to the allergens in your area that you have a problem with. Bee pollen also reduces histamine,
which reduces the inflammatory response that allergens provoke.
Quercetin
This bioflavonoid is another supplement
that reduces histamine. By using this as a daily supplement during the seasons you have the most trouble with, you
can cut down your symptoms greatly. You can take daily supplements to relieve extreme allergies. You can also add
it to your diet by choosing foods that are naturally high in quercetin, such as onions and
apples.
Vitamin C
Because vitamin C is a natural
anti-inflammatory, it is a great choice for those suffering from hay fever. It has properties similar to many
antihistamines, but it does not contain the side effects. You can supplement with vitamin C if needed, as well as
eat more foods that contain it. Some of these foods include peppers, berries, Brussels sprouts, and citrus
fruits.
Nettle
Nettle is another natural option that will
help you control your hay fever. It has been studied and shown to improve almost all symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
You can buy it in leaf, root and powdered form and then create a tea for yourself to drink.
Dietary
Changes
Changing your diet is one of the main ways
that hay fever sufferers can both reduce and eliminate symptoms. Many times, seasonal allergies and other forms of
allergies are more severe when our bodies are under undue stress.
One thing that can cause stress on a
person’s body is when they are eating foods that they are intolerant to. By eliminating allergenic and
mucus-forming foods, some individuals have seen complete relief from their hay fever symptoms.
See a naturopath for information on how
you can eliminate these foods from your diet and perhaps see a quick turnaround in your hay fever symptoms. Be sure
to include plenty of foods that contain vitamins and minerals that will also naturally relieve your hay fever, for
added effectiveness.
Lifestyle Habit
Changes
Another thing that aggravates allergies is
living under too much stress due to lifestyle habits. If hay fever is hitting you hard, think about your lifestyle
and what you can do to cut back on stress. Are you getting enough sleep, eating a well-rounded diet, exercising and
avoiding unnecessary toxins?
Hay fever can be persistent, but don’t
give up. Many people conquer it without turning to pharmaceuticals. Try these natural remedies alone or in
combination with each other, and turn your hay fever around speedily.
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