Sneezing, stuffiness, itchiness, oh my! Seasonal allergies can really affect your overall health and wellbeing, especially when spring rolls around.
That’s why Polysleep put together some amazing holistic remedies for seasonal allergies. The goal is to help improve overall symptoms and get you feeling your best again!
1. Essential oils
Essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus and tea tree oil can be effective in reducing your allergy symptoms by boosting your immune system and helping the body fight inflammation.
- Peppermint essential oil has anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce the symptoms of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. It helps relieve nasal congestion, coughing and other respiratory symptoms.
- Eucalyptus essential oil also contains anti-inflammatory properties. Inhaling the vapors of eucalyptus can open up the lungs and sinuses. It could also be used as an antimicrobial agent when added to a load of laundry during allergy season.
- Tea tree essential oil is a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory. On top of that, it has strong antimicrobial activity meaning that it helps kill the airborne pathogens that cause allergies.
Simply add a few drops of your preferred essential oils to a diffuser or use them in a bath or shower. If you’d like to or apply a few drops topically, make sure to dilute the oil with a carrier oil first.
2. Tumeric
Tumeric is actually considered an anti-inflammatory powerhouse for allergy relief, due to its active ingredient curcumin. Turmeric can be taken as a supplement, used in cooking, or added to your tea.
3. Raw honey
Believe it or not, raw honey is used as a natural remedy for allergic diseases. Exposure to low levels of pollen in the raw honey has been shown to lower your body’s sensitivity to pollen and reduce the severity of your symptoms. You can put raw honey in your coffee or tea, spread it over your toast or put it in your yogurt or oatmeal… you name it!
**Caution It’s important not to give raw honey to a child under one year of age as it can lead to severe illness and even death. If your child experiences a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), please seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms include trouble breathing, tightness in the lungs, dizziness, rash, fainting, or chest pains.
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