Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies – by Stephen Wisely

Now is the time of year to get out in front of your seasonal allergies.  Before the air is thick with pollen, begin to build your immunity. Here are 3 safe & natural ways that won’t leave you with the drowsy feeling that comes with over the counter remedies.

 

HONEY – Eat locally collected, unpasteurized, unfiltered honey. Studies have shown that by daily eating 1-2 tablespoons of local honey before and during allergy season will greatly reduce your allergy symptoms to local flowering plants. If you have severe allergies you may need to slowly work your way up to this dosage. By ingesting these pollens regularly, your body becomes accustomed to them, and when the same pollens are present in the air, your body does not react as though they were foreign bodies.

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NETI POT – Nasal irrigation is an ancient technique that has been used in the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions for generations. In the past few years, the Neti Pot has gained tremendous popularity in our Western world and can be purchased at most local drugstores.   Research has demonstrated that nasal irrigation is a safe and effective way to flush away allergens and sinus mucus.

 

ACUPUNCTURE – Acupuncture is a great way to both treat symptoms of seasonal allergies, stuffiness, headache, itchy eyes, etc. and bring the body into balance so that you don’t suffer seasonal allergies in the future.  When the body is in balance, symptoms disappear and health is restored. The main benefit of acupuncture is bringing a person into balance so that the body may heal itself.