Natural Allergy Cures
Posted: Monday, December 26, 2005
by discover
Tips for natural allergy cures
Allergies are the immune system's exaggerated response to a foreign substance. Exposure to what is normally a harmless substance, such as pollen, causes the immune system to react as if the substance is harmful. Substances that cause allergies are called allergens.
Obtaining natural allergy relief and allergy cures by taking herbs and vitamins are the best route to take without incurring side effects.
One of the most common sinus allergy afflictions is due to hay fever and ragweed. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to your environment
Hay fever is a chronic condition characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, runny and itching nose, ears and eyes.
Doctors call it allergic rhinitis.
Most people know it as hay fever and if you've got it - - as 22 million Americans do - - you're likely to be plagued during the spring and fall seasons by such annoying symptoms as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy throat and red, watery eyes.
Hay fever is basically an allergic reaction to pollens from trees, weed and grasses.
Unlike garden flower pollen, which is carried by insects, the dry lightweight pollens which cause allergic rhinitis are generally spread by wind currents which make them difficult to avoid.
Signs and Symptoms of Hay Fever :
- Itchy, red eyes
- Clear discharge from the nose and eyes
- Sneezing
- Fatigue
- Nervousness, irritability
- Sleep loss
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General Recommendations:
- Stay indoors as much as possible during the "allergy season." Keep windows shut and use the air-conditioner when possible. Especially avoid going outdoors in the afternoon, as this is when allergens are at their worst.
- Avoid tobacco smoke.
- Shower and change when you come indoors after spending time outside. Pollen can stick to your hair and clothing.
- Keep pets either inside or outside.
- Try using an air purifier and filter in your home. Make sure and keep the filters to your heater/air conditioner clean (or replace them regularly).
- A study at the University of California-Davis found that eating yogurt every day significantly reduced the incidence of hay fever attacks.
The above remedies take a little time to work, if you want much faster relief,
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May these health insights and allergy cures help you to live a longer, healthy and happy life.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Need help for severe caffeine allergy. Thanks in advance.
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