Those who have suffered from seasonal allergies know what a gift allergy relief can be. Allergies not only cause sneezing and stuffiness and coughing, they can also trigger a general sense of fatigue—mental as well as physical. These can be very uncomfortable, but sometimes treatments can be problematic as well.
The conventional treatment is with antihistamines (and sometimes steroids). Unfortunately, research indicates that antihistamines might suppress physical symptoms but fail to address the underlying cause. Additionally, the body may then generate an over-active immune response, creating the need for even more medicine to control symptoms. Unwanted side effects such as drowsiness and depression may result because the medications are synthetics which invade the brain and nervous systems. In rare cases, really extreme symptoms including extreme hyperactivity and irregular heart rhythms have resulted.
According to Mother Earth News The Original Guide to Living Wisely, there are natural allergy remedies. Here are some easy allergy prevention tips from James “Jim” A. Duke, Ph.D, author of the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. (See: http://bit.ly/TXaGtg) Fortunately, these have benefits for those who have suffered from allergies, but most are also good if you just want to stay healthy.
Garlic & Onions. These alliums contain compounds that slow inflammation. Eat them alone or add generously to meals during allergy season.
Honey. Raw, local honey may help your body build a resistance to allergy-inducing pollens, reducing your allergic reaction. Start eating small amounts of honey before allergy season, gradually increasing to 1 teaspoon a day and continuing throughout the season.
Horseradish. You’ve probably noticed how spicy Thai and Mexican food can make your face flush and nose run. Similarly, hot foods such as horseradish and wasabi are great for decongestion. If you can take the heat, try a bite plain or add them to dishes for sinus relief.
Vitamin C. Long known to ward off colds and other viruses, this common vitamin also contains antihistamine properties. Eat foods rich in vitamin C such as oranges or bell peppers, or take a supplement daily during allergy season.
Ginko biloba. Try taking 60 to 240 milligrams of ginko daily to help nip an allergic reaction in the bud.
Mind-body medicine also offers some great relief. To clear allergies that I had been plagued with for years, I worked successfully with hypnosis, This was long before I was a wellness consultant, but may have been part of what motivated me to learn more to share with others. Neurolinguistic Programming has an allergy cure technique that teaches the brain to have a normal reaction to what had triggered a response. Let me know if you would like the steps for that one. The great thing is we now recognize we have many options from which to choose.
This week when you eat something with onions or garlic, or enjoy a spoon of local honey in a cup of tea, or take other steps that are good for you, be aware of the choices you are making to eliminate or prevent allergy symptoms naturally!
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