Allergy Symptoms and Treatment

Do you dread the approach of a certain season such as spring or summer because you have hay fever? If you do, then you’re not alone. Many people suffer from the same condition and while it is not life-threatening, suffering from it can be pretty annoying. It hinders you from going on with your day normally. It can be quite distracting too. Luckily, there are different techniques on how to prevent hay fever. If you wish to learn about them, then you have come across the right article.

Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

Allergens trigger hay fever. Thus, it’s also known as allergic rhinitis. These allergens are carried by the wind so it’s crucial that you become more conscious in keeping the quality of air in your surrounding clean.

One of the things you can do is use an air conditioner and dehumidifier. It will help keep your home dry and cool. Moreover, you will be able to filter out pollen, mold, dust mites, and other types of allergens.

Lessen or Avoid Yard Work

Working in the garden may be a fun hobby. However, when it’s your season for allergies, it is best to lessen the frequency of gardening or any form of yard work. When you move or rake fallen leaves and grass, you may stir up the mold and pollen and easily cause allergic rhinitis. You may want to employ someone’s help to do the job in your behalf, but, in the case that you need to do it yourself, remember to always wear a paper mask. It’s one simple way to prevent hay fever.

Close the Windows

Another simple way of preventing allergic rhinitis is by keeping your windows shut particularly those that are facing or located near the garden. When you are driving, make it a habit to keep the windows closed too. Sure, you may never see any pollen blowing your way, but none of them can escape your nose. Always be on the safer side especially when it’s your particular season for allergies.

Exercise Indoors

If you are a health buff and have been keeping a physical routine outside, it is best to consider exercising indoors for the mean time, or at least for the duration of your allergic rhinitis season. This will inhibit you from inhaling allergens outdoors.

If you love to walk, you may consider doing it in closed areas such as shopping malls or supermarkets. They are cool, safe, and convenient- especially if you have to purchase some goods. You will not only save time and effort but also lessen the risk in contracting seasonal allergies.

Tumble Dry Your Clothes

It may be the best idea to use the dryer rather than hang them on the clothesline outside during laundry days. Doing the latter may save you some electricity, but not prevent hay fever. You see, your clothes can pick up mold spores and pollen when you hang them outside and once you wear them, your allergy may start.

Make It: Place 6-8 rounded teaspoons of roots or bark in a non-aluminum pot and cover the herbs with two quarts cold water. Heat slowly to a boil with pot covered, and gently simmer for 25-45 minutes. The longer you simmer the herbs, the stronger the tea will be. Warm or chill, dilute to taste & sweeten with agave nectar or stevia as desired.

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A cup of sassafras root tea is a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American colonists, who learned of its use from the Iroquois and Seneca tribes. Sassafras tea was considered to be a blood purifier and the essential oil was used in liniments. Sassafras was exported from the colonies to Europe where it caused quite a stir.
As a blood tonic, its roots maturing in the spring contain mineral salts that can thin the blood to help man survive the hot summer months, and then when these same plants matures in the fall they develop mineral salts that thicken the blood for those cold winter months.

* The Sassafras roots, along with Sarsaparilla, are the original sources of natural root beer.
* It is used to treat many kinds of skin diseases.
* It was used as a treatment for Syphilis.
* Sassafras has been helpful for relief from the itching of poison ivy and poison oak.
* Sassafras stimulates liver action which clears toxins from the body making it an excellent treatment for all internally caused skin disorders such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
* It’s a great tonic for after childbirth.
* In helping to adjust the hormone balance in the body, the ingredients of Sassafras aid the pituitary gland in releasing an ample supply of protein.
* Helps with obesity due to its pituitary gland support and blood cleansing properties.
NOTE: The oil is toxic and should never be taken internally for any reason. Sassafras is not for long term use. Not for use in pregnancy.
*Sassafras is sometimes combined with sarsaparilla in herbal formulas to address prostate problems in men; however this use is based on folklore and has not as yet been supported by modern research.

Herbs are an all natural way to help maintain health and wellness as well as preventing illness to begin with. Here is to good health.

Hay fever is also known as allergic rhinitis or pollenosis. It’s a kind of allergic inflammation affecting the nasal airways. This reaction happens when a certain allergen like pollen or dust gets into the person’s system via inhalation. The allergen stimulates the production of the antibody immunoglobulin E or IgE which then triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals like histamine which cause swelling and itching. Luckily, there are natural cures for allergic rhinitis. In this article, let’s learn more about them.

Avoid the Pollen

This is a very straightforward tip on how to prevent allergic rhinitis. By simply avoiding the pollen whether by keeping your windows closed or using a blocking cream in your nostrils, you can already lessen your risk of contracting the allergy. If you already have it, then avoiding the pollen can help you recover quickly.

Honey

There has already been a study which suggested consumption of honey desensitizes a person to pollen. As honey has some traces of pollen, it helps the body get accustomed to the substance and therefore control any over-reaction. Hence, allergic rhinitis is also prevented.

Capsaicin

Capsaicin is a chemical from chilies which seems to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever. Some patients who used it claimed that they experienced quick and lasting relief from the substance. It is believed to tap into a certain cell-signaling system in the body which reduces the possibility of allergic rhinitis. However, the substance should only be used under medical supervision. You should also be aware that nasal membranes are extremely sensitive. Inhaling some ground chili can be painful. In fact, it may even cause some blisters.

Onions

Onion has high content of a chemical called quercetin. It is said to be very effective in warding off allergic rhinitis as it has the ability to stop the production of histamine that triggers the symptoms of the condition. The increase of onion consumption can keep you away from seasonal allergies.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C also has antihistamine properties which can help lessen the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Unlike most mammals, humans don’t have the capacity to produce their own vitamin C. Thus, we have to obtain it through diet. Some of the foods that are rich in vitamin C are broccoli, papaya, mangoes, peppers, kiwi, and potatoes.

Butterbur

Butterbur is an herb which as conventionally used in treating asthma and bronchitis. There was a study which showed that an extract of this plant can be as effective as Zyrtec. However, it hasn’t been established yet whether the use of butterbur is safe for long periods. It has already caused side effects in some patients such as headache and drowsiness. Therefore, it is best to take caution when using it.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is also one of the natural remedies for allergic rhinitis. The procedure can work just as well as taking antihistamines. For it to be more effective though, using other Chinese herbs can be beneficial. The great thing about this tandem is its effect can last for longer periods.