Trust Natural Remedies for Controlling Allergy Articles | Allergies

Did you know that nearly 40 million people suffer from seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever out of which 10 million suffer from pollen-originated allergies? It is no wonder then that people are now seeking ‘natural’ alternative therapies for relief from such seasonal allergies. If not complete cure, people are looking for ways to alleviate their distressing symptoms.

The most common symptoms of any seasonal allergy, which occurs primarily during early spring and fall, are chronic cough, runny nose, fatigue, sore or scratchy throat, weepy watery eyes and even body aches and muscle pain. These are caused by pollen disseminated from trees, shrubs, flowers and ragweed. Though easily available the common over the counter medications result in numerous side effects if consumed over a prolonged period of time. This makes the medication problematic for patients who have to take them on a daily basis for relief from symptoms.

The good news is that people who are dependent on daily medication for controlling their seasonal allergies no longer have to depend on allopathic medicines. There are a lot of effective homeopathic medicines available, which have earned the trust of many over centuries. These medicines are ‘natural’ and offer great relief as home remedies. Here are some such natural home remedies which you could try:

Butterbur is a shrub with large leaves and comes from petasites. Though the plant is toxic in nature, it is considered to be effective in controlling allergic symptoms. Consult your homeopathic doctor who could throw more light on the subject.

For relief from sinus pain and congestion, quercetin has been known to be quite effective.

For reducing nasal inflammation, Vitamin C is tried and tested.

Then there are nasal mists like saline sprays which flush out pollens and other allergens from your nasal passage and sinuses. A home-made mixture of saline and salt when squirted inside the nose several times in a day brings about relief from allergies as well as alleviate many allergy symptoms.

You could bid farewell to allergy symptoms by having plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet, especially grape fruit extract, which is easily available at your local food store. Apples, bananas and onions have excellent anti-inflammatory properties and enhance your immune system a great deal.

Beware of some cross reactions though. There are some foods which react with tree pollen and may aggravate allergy symptoms in some people. These include: pears, kiwi, cherries, peaches, nectarines, celery, carrots, parsley, peppers and nuts like hazelnuts, walnuts, and almonds. At the end of the day, remember eating a well-balance and nutritious diet would help you combat any ailment, including allergies.

Fortunately modern allergy patients need not spend a fortune trying to control their allergic reactions. There are plenty of natural home remedies available, which are tried and tested for generations, which can bring quick and lasting relief to any allergy symptom.