Do you suffer from seasonal allergies but are not a fan of conventional medicine? Here are some natural ways to improve your allergy symptoms without the side effects that come with taking drugs.
Stinging Nettles have been known to reduce the amount of histamines produced by the body in response to an allergen, thereby reducing inflammation. You can make nettle tea by boiling fresh leaves. For best results, start to drink two cups of this tea per day two month before allergy season starts.
Quercetin is an antioxidant found in produce such as onions and apples. Studies have demonstrated the antihistamine effects of quercetin and the reduction of respiratory side effects of allergies by reducing inflammatory response in the airways. Quercetin can also be purchased as a supplement.
Vitamin C is also a natural but gentle antihistamine. Because it has no side effects and is nontoxic, vitamin C is a safe for treating stuffy nose and other seasonal allergy symptoms. Taking 500 to 1000 mg three times a day is recommended for the best antihistamine results.
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples and is helpful in reducing nasal swelling and thinning mucus, making it easier for you to breathe. Bromelain has proven mucolytic properties. As such, Bromelain supports normal mucosal tissue function and enhances the absorption of Quercetin. Allergy sufferers can take between 500 mg and 2,000 mg a day divided into two doses.
Therapies like acupuncture and chiropractic care may help reduce allergy symptoms in some cases. Acupuncture, for example will focus on certain points that will stimulate draining, reduce inflammation and address the over-reaction from the immune system. However, when allergies are caused by adrenal system dysfunction resulting as a result of vertebral subluxation, chiropractic care would be the best solution.