NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIES
Dylan Tousey
Nasal Rinse
Using a neti pot or nasal bulb, mix 1/2 teaspoon salt with a pinch of baking soda in 8 ounces of warm water. Gently flush one nostril at a time. Flushing each nostril can get rid of mucus and bacteria in the nose, which can relieve nasal allergies.
Steam
Sitting next to a bowl of hot water with your head over the bowl allows steam to heat mucus buildups in the nasal passages. Removing mucus from the nasal passages eases breathing for people with nasal congestion.
Nettle-Peppermint Tea
Drinking nettle-peppermint tea is a great way to relieve allergies. The peppermint in the tea contains a type of flavonoid. The flavonoid helps inhibit the activity and secretion of anti-inflammatory enzymes, such as histamines. It also reduces allergy discomfort.
Wasabi
Wasabi is served in many Japanese dishes. Wasabi contains allyl isothiocyanate, which promotes mucus flow. Therefore, wasabi will make your nose drip and push the mucus out of the nose, which will make breathing easier. Wasabi also makes your eyes water, which will flush the allergens out of the eyes.
Red Onion Water
Although red onion water is not the best tasting remedy, it is one of the most effective. Onions contain a compound called quercetin. Quercetin reduces the amount of histamine produced by the body, which reduces allergy symptoms. It also inhibits inflammation and opens airways to make breathing easier.
Ginger Tea
Drinking ginger tea will provide allergy relieve. The herb ginger is a natural antihistamine. It relieves sinus allergy problems and has anti-inflammatory properties. The herb ginger relieves digestive disorders and calms the stomach.
Citrus Drinks
Drinking citrus drinks for breakfast or throughout the day helps relieve allergies. The citrus in the drink contains vitamin C. Vitamin C nourishes the immune system which allows the immune system to fight the allergens. Boosting the immune system by drinking basic orange juice in the morning is one of the easiest ways of relieving allergies.
Turmeric
Cooking foods with turmeric helps to treat allergies. Turmeric is a spice commonly found in Indian cuisine. Turmeric is a natural decongestant that helps reduce allergy symptoms and prevent colds.
Apples
Apples are said to keep the doctors away, but they can also keep allergies away. Apples contains quercetin like onions. Quercetin will reduce histamine levels, inhibit inflammation, and ease breathing.
Walnuts
For people who don't have nut allergies, walnuts are a great snack to eat and relieve allergies. Walnuts contain vitamin E, which boosts the immune system and protects the body from reacting to allergens. Walnuts are also high in magnesium and calm down any wheezing or coughing that may take place.