Spring has lots of advantages: longer days, warmer weather, and blooming flowers. However…with each of these comes the potential for allergy flare ups. While many North Texans suffer from extreme allergies that require medication, many others would prefer to try more natural routes to clear discomfort. If blooming trees and flowers mean your eyes start to water and your nose starts to run, then we have compiled these all-natural remedies to help you get through the day.
Saline rinse
Use a Neti pot or a saline spray to help clean your nose out of pollen and other allergens that cause congestion. Nasal sprays should be used multiple times a day to ensure the nasal cavity is staying clear of troublesome allergens. Studies have shown that an average of three saline rinses a day have significantly reduced nasal congestion during allergy season.
Change your clothes after work
Most of us are ecstatic to get out of our work gear after a long day’s work, but in addition to being more comfortable, it also has its health benefits. Your clothes bring in pollen into your home and sprinkle it onto other surfaces. If you wonder why you’re still experiencing symptoms at home, this could be the culprit. To truly safeguard your home, take a shower after work to remove allergens from your hair and skin.
Consume local honey
The theory behind how local honey can help prevent allergies is immunology: you get a tiny amount of the thing you’re allergic to, which can actually make you less sensitive to it. When you ingest local honey, you are also consuming the local pollen from the bees. The more you eat, the more you become resistant to local allergens. Check out the local farmers market for honey like this.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been an age-old trick to curing most maladies. It’s thought to help with allergies by reducing mucous production and cleansing the lymphatic system. Mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into a cup of water three times a day. In addition to allergy relief, apple cider vinegar is great for weight loss, heartburn, and much more!
Probiotics
Popular health sites love to boast the benefits of probiotics on gut health, but researchers have also discovered they can help reduce nasal congestion resulting from allergies. Some experts believe the probiotics correct imbalances in the immune system, which helps bolster it from allergens like pollen and ragweed.
Don’t let seasonal allergies keep you inside this spring. Through a combination of both homeopathic and pharmaceutical remedies, we hope that you will be able to battle through the congestion and itchiness to soak in the great weather and still experience the Texas spring!
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