POLOKWANE – If anything, people with allergies and hay fever dread this time of the year and spend most of their time trying to fight the symptoms.
Here are some home remedies that can help when modern medicine is not the option:
Did you know apple cider vinegar is a natural allergy remedy? It helps reduce mucous production and cleanses your lymphatic system. The quick and dirty approach is to swallow a tablespoon. For a more palatable option, try adding a tablespoon to a cup of hot water with a small bit of honey.Researchers found moderate to intense activity for just 30 minutes can result in substantial allergy relief. According to Liana Fourie, a fitness instructor in the city, relief occurs because exercise produces an anti-inflammatory effect in your nasal passages, helping to naturally reduce allergy symptoms. “If pollen counts are extremely high, an indoor workout will most likely be more beneficial as it will reduce re-exposure,” she says.Like honey, bee pollen contains the natural substances where the bees live. It offers an alternative way to introduce these substances into your immune system. It works great sprinkled on fruit or tossed in salad and it offers a bit of sweet crunch.Dietary Changes can also play a big role in how our body handles allergies. The healthier you are, the better your body will respond. You may have a problem with the following food: Pineapple, Cucumbers, Sunflower seeds, Melons, Zucchini, Sugar, Peanuts, Bananas, Shellfish, Wheat or Soy. Visit a doctor to test for these foods and prevent allergies from getting the better of you.Nettle leaf can help naturally block your body’s ability to produce histamine, which can provide allergy relief naturally. You can get it in capsules or buy the leaf whole, use it with peppermint leaves and a small amount of honey to create an herbal tea that will be as tasty as it is beneficial.
What are some of your remedies to combat allergies?
