It is in March! So you know what that means! Spring is here. Which means, its allergy time! I know, I know, most of us aren't exactly excited about allergy season. But along with the pollen and insects and grass that spring brings, it also offers some natural ways to fight off the sneezing, itching, and runny noses.
According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, 1 in 5 people, or about 50 million Americans, live with allergies. Whether it is seasonal allergies, food allergies, or another kind, the chances are incredibly high that you know someone living with allergies.
Most of the people who struggle with the issues caused by allergies are treated with pharmaceuticals, such as Benadryl, Claritin, or other prescription medications. While these medications can help with allergy symptoms, some find that the prescriptions can further aggravate the symptoms, while others find that the medicines treating the allergy create new symptoms to deal with, such as fatigue.
What is interesting about quercetin is that multiple researchers have found evidence of its effectiveness.
It is believed that it calms down the hyperactivity of the airways. The compound is so powerful that Iranian researchers have proven that it can help control peanut allergies (the leading cause of life-threatening/fatal allergy attacks).
However, many sources agree that quercetin should be used as a long-term remedy as it may take several months before it begins to work.
The below are simple natural remedies they are very effective for allergy relief in our family. Different people seem to benefit from different remedies depending on certain genetic factors and which allergens you are reacting to so it might be worth trying more than one of these to see which works best for you.
1. Apple cider vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar is purported to boost the immune system, help break up mucus, and support lymphatic drainage. Experts recommend mixing one to two tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water and lemon juice three times a day to relieve allergy symptoms.
Take a teaspoon of organic, apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and drink this three times a day.
Apple cider vinegar helps you in relief of acute allergy symptoms and also help in avoiding allergy attacks, so if you suffer from allergies at a certain time of year start well before.
2. Honey
There have been many studies on the effects of local honey and the human body, and so far so good. One study showed that a single dose of honey before bedtime diminished coughs and discomfort experienced by children. Another study found that local honey works like an allergy shot, helping your body develop a tolerance to local allergens.
Consume a teaspoon or more of raw, honey from as close to where you actually live as possible.
Do this one or more time a day to help relieve symptoms.
It is often suggested to start this a month or so before the allergy season.
3. Nettle leaf
This natural remedy is far less known compared to others on this list. However, nettle leaf can be very effective at naturally blocking the body's ability to produce allergy-causing compounds and reactions. The most effective option of this remedy is tiny capsules made from dried nettle leaves.
However, there are other ways of ingesting it.
For example, it is often mixed with peppermint leaf and sometimes red raspberry leaf to make a refreshing allergy relief tea.
4. Turmeric
What can't this little spice do? Known for its anti-inflammatory abilities, turmeric is a mast cell stabilizer. Because of the spice's long history of aiding health, there are hundreds of recipes out there allowing you to be more healthy and eat delicious food. Add turmeric powder to curries, fries, milk, and salads.
You can consume turmeric at every meal just be careful about the quantity.
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