10 Natural Allergy Treatment Tips – Relieving Symptoms of Allergies
Before the tips, a quip:
“I used to wake up at 4 A.M. and start sneezing, sometimes for five hours,” says James Thurber. “I tried to find out what sort of allergy I had but finally came to the conclusion that it must be an allergy to consciousness.”
These natural allergy treatment tips won’t work if you’re allergic to being awake, but they could help with everyday dust, mold, and pollen allergies! If you’re looking for a natural remedy, click on Source Naturals Allercetin Allergy & Sinus, Homeopathic Tablets
10 Natural Allergy Treatment Tips
1. Try herbal products to relieve symptoms of allergies. Look for a formula with caper, olive leaf, black currant, and Panax ginseng, like Enzymatic Therapy Seasonal Freedom
2. Stay hydrated to breathe easier. This natural allergy remedy simply involves drinking lots of liquids to help flush out mucus. However, when you hydrate, you also need minerals to hold onto the water. Sodium maintains water balance outside the cells, while potassium, magnesium and calcium-all available in a good multivitamin with minerals-help to maintain water balance inside the cells.
3. Keep your windows closed at home or in the car during high pollen days and take off your shoes when you come in the house. Much of the household dirt, dust, and allergens come from the bottom of shoes. Another natural allergy treatment tip is to dust your furniture and shelves regularly. For more home-based organic cleaning tips, read 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly.
4. Consider a nasal flush to treat allergies. Flushing your nasal pasages with saline (salt) water can be an effective way to relieve sinus symptoms. This provides natural allergy relief by flushing out pollen and thinning out the mucus to help clear nasal passages.
5. Work outside when pollen counts are low. Save exercise or yard work for the afternoon, since pollen counts are highest from 5 am to 10 am. If possible, delegate the yard work to someone who doesn’t have symptoms of allergies! If you must do yard work, use a pollen-filtering mask.
6. Monitor air quality and check pollen count reports. Rainy, cloudy, and windless days usually have lower pollen counts. The best time to go outside is after a good rainfall — it helps to clear pollen from the air.
7. Take probiotics that can treat allergies naturally. Because imbalances of intestinal flora are common for people who have allergies, probiotics may be a good way to treat allergic reactions. Probiotic comes from pro, which means ‘for’, and bios, which means ‘life.’ So probiotic literally means “for life.” Probiotics are the good bacteria, such as Lactobaccillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum that live in our intestines and are essential for the maintenance of strong immune systems. Getting your probiotics, whether in yogurt or in a supplement such as Enzymatic Therapy – Acidophilus Pearls
8. Wash bedding in hot water (130°F) on a weekly basis. You should also wash stuffed animals regularly. If the stuffed animal is too delicate or too large for the washer, put it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for 24-48 hours. This will help kill dust mites and relieve allergies (especially for children!).
9. Cover mattresses and pillows in zippered dust-proof covers. These allergen-impermeable covers help minimize the penetration of allergens, which also helps relieve allergies. Also, consider decluttering to reduce dust and dirt in your home — read Tips for Getting Rid of Clutter for help.
10. Keep humidity levels low. To remedy your allergies naturally, keep the air conditioning set at a lower temperature and reduce moisture around the home. Dehumidifiers will help reduce both mold and dust mites.
Dr. Lucille adds, “By taking care to avoid pollen and using a natural sinus relief formula, a person with allergies can dramatically reduce symptoms and the number of days he or she is out of commission.”
If you have any questions or comments about these natural allergy treatment tips, please share below…
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Comment by Anna MacDonagh on 12 January 2009:
I just recently developed a slight seasonal allergy reaction and, as the season approaches, I really appreciate this article on tips to reduce allergy symptoms. I use a netty pot to (nasal flush) when things get really plugged up. I’m also considering a probiotic supplement this year that specifically supports the nasal sinuses. I found one at Nutri-Health.com (they make the multi-strain probiotic I take for digestive health and as an immune booster) called Flora Sinus. It has a high active cell count (22 billion/serving) which is important and is dairy-free (helps keep the mucus down).
Happy, healthy breathing!
-Anna M.
Comment by Amit on 29 March 2009:
Yes, neti pot works great. Its the only natural solution available which really helps eliminate your pollen allergies!
Comment by Ellie on 28 August 2009:
Thanks for these tips for allergy treatments, I haven’t heard of Flora Sinus. Will check it out. My allergies are getting worse every year.
Comment by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on 28 August 2009:
Thanks for your comments Anna, Amit, and Ellie — and I hope you find the right treatment for your allergies!
I think finding the right way to eliminate allergic reactions is to try different things until you find what works. For instance, the nasal flush might work for some people, but not others — and the only way to find out is to give it a try.
Comment by alison on 18 October 2009:
my whole life i struggle with dust mite and mould allergies. i use a mask when cleaning. i cover clothes and house hold things with sheets when i go away . i wipe dust with a wet cloth and use q mixture of eucalyptus, lavender vinegar and water. recently i arrived home after a few months away and did all this but still i am havig intense reactions. i even aired all my clothes in the sun for 2 days which i had previouly covered with a sheet. do you know of any other natural oil or product that can kill the mites
thanks ali
Comment by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on 19 October 2009:
Hi Alison,
Sorry for your dust mite and mould allergies — they can make life so complicated!
Most natural product distributors (eg, LastingPlanet.org, GrassRoots Store, GreenHome, etc) manufacture or sell their own type of dust mite product or natural cleaning products. The best thing (and unfortunately the most expensive) is to try each product until you find what works for you. Some people will find that a certain product works as an allergy treatment, while others find it doesn’t help at all. So, I suggest trying something new to you — one product at a time — until you find the key.
Have you heard of Diatomaceous Earth? Here’s the link to an article about it — it’s a natural way to get rid of dust mites and other things that cause allergies.
Natural Solutions for Fleas…and More
And here’s a link to a great article about dust mites — especially the section about eliminating dust mites in your home, about halfway through the article:
Dust Mites: A Microscopic Threat to Your Family’s Health
I hope this helps a little — I’m sorry I don’t have anything specific to recommend! If anyone else does, please do comment here…
Laurie
Comment by Shekhar on 7 February 2010:
Hi,
My name is Shekhar and i am 23years old and i am highly allergic to dust especially in spring season, so my question is that is there a permanent cure for this allergy thing?
Comment by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on 7 February 2010:
Hi Shekhar,
I’m sorry to hear about your allergies — the sneezing, red eyes, difficulty breathing, and all those other symptoms of allergies can really throw a wrench in life!
To find out if you can be cured permanently, you need to talk to a specialist. I suspect a permanent cure depends on the reasons for your allergies, what you’re allergic to, your environment, and your ability to change your surroundings to ease the symptoms.
I wish I could be more helpful, but you really need to talk to a doctor or allergies specialist to figure out if there’s a cure for your specific type of allergy and symptoms.
Laurie