Reduce Allergy Symptoms Naturally

Allergies are no walk in the park

​Living with allergies can be challenging, but many natural strategies can help reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life. Try these tips for significant relief.

First, minimize exposure to allergens. Some triggers are more easily avoided than others. Running the air through your house with high quality filters can help reduce a number of allergens. Showering before bed and washing bedding frequently can reduce exposure while sleeping. Saline nasal rinses using a neti pot or squeeze bottle can effectively flush allergens and mucus from nasal passages.

Next, consider dietary adjustments to reduce your level of systemic inflammation and take a load off of your immune system. Avoid inflammatory foods like sweeteners, processed oils and grains. Incorporate nutirent-rich foods like veggies and fruits that have an anti-inflammatory effect.  Omega-3 fatty acids, present in fatty fish like salmon, can reduce inflammation. Some people find relief by adding local honey to their diet, theorized to desensitize the body to local pollen. Fermented foods like probiotic yogurt and kefir support a healthy gut microbiome, which is strongly linked to immune function and can influence allergy responses

Herbal remedies and supplements can also be helpful. Two of our favorite herbal supplements to support healthy sinuses include Allergco and Sinus Forte from MediHerb. Allergco includes Albizia stem bark, Chinese Skullcap root, and Black Cumin seed extract to maintain respiratory tract function, immune, and skin health. Sinus Forte contains Eyebright and Golden Rob herbs, Echinacea root extract, Golden Seal root and rhizome, and Cayenne fruit extract to support healthy upper respiratory mucous membranes. Click the links above to learn more.
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A combination of these natural strategies can dramatically reduce your allergy symptoms. If you have more questions about these, schedule a visit with our doctors.

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