Natural Relief from Allergies

It's that time of year again. It will start with the tickle at the back of your throat that won't go away, your nose will start to run, your eyes will puff up and itch, and soon you will be in the throes of a full-blown allergy attack. Blearily, you will go over to the medicine cabinet and drink down anti-histamine or two. According to Women's Health Magazine, there are "40 million Americans who are suffering from seasonal allergies brought on by pollen and mold spores that bloom with warmer, wetter weather" annually. Here's some good news, though. Although allergy symptoms can't generally be cured, their symptoms could be lessened if you just follow a couple of good suggestions. Learn more here: http://naturesbalance.com/1735/natural-relief-from-allergy

The first thing to do is boost your intake of omega-3 fatty acid sources. You get omega-3s from foods like seafood, flaxseed, and walnuts. An increased intake can help you prevent inflammation and irritation associated with allergies.

Add some spice

Another way to decrease the misery of your allergies is by stepping up the heat in your meals. According to Women's Health Magazine, spicy foods "decongest your sinuses, increase circulation, and clear away head-clogging mucus.' Try adding jalapenos, cayenne, or chili peppers to your next meal.

Get out the duster

40% of indoor dust is tracked in on the bottom of your shoes. So what is the best way to keep those nasty little invaders out? Wipe your feet on a mat before coming in the door-this can knock off about 25% of the dust. Better yet, leave your shoes outside altogether. And if you know ahead of time that you are going to be exposed to your lungs' worst nightmare, dose up on anti-histamine. AllergyRelief101.com explains, "Take anti-histamine] an hour or two ahead of time. This can allow [it] to be circulating in your system, in advance of your coverage, and can reduce or eliminate the ensuing reaction."


Source:

Women's Health
http://blog.womenshealthmag.com/thisjustin/natural-allergy-relief/

Allergy Relief 101
http://www.allergyrelief101.com/