Natural Remedies for Spring Allergies
Are you not quite as excited as everyone else for the spring weather? Are your windows closed as you try to keep out all the allergens?
Spring can bring many people discomfort with the barrage of allergy symptoms: stuffy head, itchy eyes, headaches, drainage, sneezing and coughs.
You may be familiar with the typical over the counter reliefs; nose sprays, anti-histamines and decongestants. While these medications can be effective for symptomatic relief, they typically cause even more issues for your body!
It is possible to manage your symptoms naturally and decrease your overall allergies in the future with a few simple tools
1) Prevent the reaction! You know to brush your teeth at the end of the day to make sure they are clean before bed. The same proves true for your sinuses. Cleaning your sinuses is ultra effective to prevent reactions. You breathe in pollens all day and most of those allergens are trapped in small hairs inside your nose. Saline sinus cleansing washes away the allergens. Cleanse in the morning and evening for best results. It isn’t as bad as it sounds- give this one a try!
2) Know when you are reacting and treat quickly. Natural remedies work best as early interventions. At your first sneeze start implementing your remedies.
D-Hist- an herbal combination primarily of Stinging Nettles leaf that effectively reduces histamine activity. It also has anti-inflammatory support and liver support for the oxidative stress of allergies. Unlike its’ medical counterparts, D-Hist will not leave you with mental fog or cause drowsiness. D-Hist also comes in a chewable tab for kids.
3) Homeopathy- Have you ever gotten allergy shots? The shots and homeopathy actually work with a similar principle. You give yourself repeat exposure and train the body to be less reactive. Homeopathic remedies are a great choice if you are currently using a medication because they are safe to take in conjunction. I utilize homeopathic allergy remedies as tablets, eye drops and nasal spray. Using homeopathy NOW will help you fell better and makes it possible to have less allergies NEXT YEAR.
If you want spring to hold the ease of vibrant health, I highly recommend acupuncture treatments. With or without needles, acupuncture is very effective at supporting the body through season changes.
Upper cervical nerves regulate the function of the head, ears and sinus cavities. Gentle chiropractic cranial work is a great technique to ensure proper sinus drainage.
Do you ALWAYS have ALLERGIES? Food sensitivities are often a missed diagnosis for those with allergies (as well as asthma and eczema). Chronic allergy sufferers also have clinically shown to have liver stress. A detoxification program is often times necessary to improve health.
IT IS BEST TO HAVE A PARTNER IN YOUR HEALTH. Lets get to the bottom of your issues and the reason for your symptoms. You were made to heal!