Are you trying to find a natural way to relieve your seasonal allergy symptoms? If so, consider trying some of these techniques:
Acupuncture – This holistic form of treatment focuses on underlying problems in the body that may be causing allergies in addition to the reactions themselves.
Butterbur – WebMD, an online health community, states that this herbal supplement may be just as effective as antihistamines when it comes to alleviating nasal symptoms.
Neti pots – "Neti pots, small vessels shaped like Aladdin's lamp, have been used in India for thousands of years to flush the sinuses and keep them clear," states Mother Earth News. "It's an idea that takes some getting used to for most Westerners, but it's a bit like using nasal spray. A little douse of saltwater can rinse away those prickly pollen grains and help treat allergies and other forms of sinus congestion."
In addition to these natural treatments, there are simple lifestyle changes you can make around the home that will keep your symptoms from becoming too severe. Try to limit your time outdoors when pollen counts are particularly high and consider taking a shower and changing your clothes at the end of the day to wash away any allergens that you may have picked up.
Once you get into bed at night, you'll want to make sure that pesky irritants like dust mites and pet dander don't prevent you from falling asleep. With this in mind, it's a good idea to purchase allergenic bedding, as these allergy products will keep irritants from building up on your mattress, sheets and pillowcases and tormenting you throughout the night.
