11/25/2019 / By Grace Olson
The changing of seasons is a beautiful thing to watch, but people with seasonal allergies may beg to differ. As trees, shrubs, and weeds release pollen into the air, it brings a lot of problems.
While it’s possible to get medications for seasonal allergies, they can have negative side effects. These include a dry mouth, stomach problems, nasal problems, and sleep problems, among others.
There are ways to alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms without resorting to pharmaceutical drugs. Try the following tips and home remedies to get relief from seasonal allergies. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com)
Allergies are a violent response to a compound. The symptoms vary for each person, but they mainly focus on the nasal and oral organs of the body. Seasonal allergies come with a stuffy, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. Moreover, people generally feel more tired and may have skin reactions.
Try these tips to reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies:
As the saying goes, the best treatment is prevention. Here are some things that you can do to avoid contact with allergens:
These steps help ensure that allergens won’t accumulate in your home.
There are nasal cleansing products available on the market. A saltwater sinus flush or nasal irrigation uses saline solution (saltwater) to wash away allergens and mucus from the nasal passages.
You can also make use of items inside your home. If you have a neti pot (miniature pot), you can use it to deliver the saline solution into your nasal passages. Remember to be careful when flushing your sinuses. (Related: Treating your nasal allergies with alternative medicine.)
Some studies have shown that improving gut microbiome can help reduce allergic reactions. Researchers suggest that there is a close link between gut health and allergic reactions. Most of the immune system is found in the gut – thus, improving gut health may help reduce the inflammatory response to allergens.
Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how many precautions you take. Some of those allergens can still sneak into your system, causing a reaction. Here are some remedies that you can use:
Seasonal allergies can be troublesome, but these home remedies can help you address them, so you can enjoy the changing of the seasons.
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