Natural Remedies for the Relief of Allergy
Symptoms
Millions of people in the
United States suffer from some type of allergies and are always looking for
relief or the
"perfect" remedy for their symptoms. They are tired of the stuffy nose, watery
eyes, cough, sneezing and just want relief from their allergies.
More times than not they turn
to non-natural relief, either prescription or OTC medications like Claritin, Allegra or Zyrtec.
While these allergy relief drugs work well, they are still drugs.
Many of our customers are
asking us to help them find safe, natural ways to treat their allergy symptoms
and give them relief because
they are worried about side effects of drugs. They tell us they feel sleepy and groggy
when they take their drugs. Another reason they want natural relief is the costs
associated with drugs.
The first thing we do is help
them understand there are some very simple steps they can take that will
"naturally" help eliminate or reduce allergens in their home. Many of these
naturally occurring allergens that are floating around are causing their allergy
symptoms. They want relief from their allergies just like you do.
Make you bedroom your
safe zone.
Do your cleaning early
in the day so they dust your stir up has a chance to settle before you go to
bed.
Remove all dust
collectors; books, curtains, upholster furniture, excess stuffed toys and
pillows.
Freeze stuffed toys for
24 hours and then put in the dryer to remove the allergens.
Dust furniture with a
damp cloth or tee shirt. Throw it in the laundry when done.
Wash sheets weekly in
hot water. 130 degree or hotter.
Avoid using window fans
to cool rooms, they can pull pollens and mold spores indoors.
Keep windows closed
when driving to avoid allergens.
Limit your time
outdoors from August until the first frost. This is when ragweed pollen
counts are highest.
Change your clothes as
soon as you get home because they have pollen and other allergens on them.
These are things you can do
starting today. They are free. They are natural and they will help relieve
and/or reduce your allergy symptoms.
There are also some things
you can do that will cost you some money but are still natural and do not
require you to take any drugs. While they not be completely natural they will
provide allergy relief.
If you can't remove
carpeting then treat it with
X-Mite allergy carpet treatment or
Allersearch
ADMS anti-allergen spray. Both of these products active ingredients are
natural plant based formulas.
If your hot water is
not hot enough you can wash your sheets in either
Demite laundry additive,
natural tea tree oil formula, or
Allerwash allergen wash.
Cover the mattress, box
spring, duvet, feather pillow and pillows with allergy proof
bedding covers. These type of allergy bedding covers will protect
you from dust mites, pollen, dander, mold and bed bugs.
Additional Natural Allergy Relief Ideas
N.A.E.T.
Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique. NAET is an effective allergy
elimination techniques. It is painless, natural, non-invasive, quick, effective
and gives permanent results. N.A.E.T. is based on the theory that the body has a
flow of electrical currents that run through it everyday of your life called
meridians or energy channels. When the body has an allergic reaction, a blockage
occurs in the meridians.
Neti Pots.
Naturally rinsing away allergens with saltwater. Neti pots have been
used in India for thousands of years to flush the sinuses.
Natural Herbal Allergy Remedies
Stinging Nettle.
Natural antihistamine without the unwanted side effects of dry mouth and
drowsiness.
Eucalyptus. Effectively
calms coughs and relieves nasal congestion and is both an antiseptic and a
stimulant with expectorant and antibiotic. The powerful vapor from eucalyptus
naturally clears congestion and loosens mucus.
Quercetin. A natural plant-derived compound called a bioflavonoid, has an
antihistamine action may help to relieve some allergic symptoms and asthma
symptoms.
Before taking a natural herb
to treat your allergies, talk with your allergy doctor. Some herbs can have side
effects with other herbs and can also have potentially dangerous interactive
effects when taken with other over the counter and prescription medicines.
Whether you suffer from
seasonal or ongoing allergies, these natural remedies may just help you get by
without the use of drugs.
