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Herbal Remedies For Seasonal Allergies
Another allergy season is upon us. Millions of people are running to their local pharmacies to find relief from red eyes, irritated throats, and sneezing. Millions more are going to the allergist to get even stronger medications. Actually, the irritated eyes, throats, and noses are the body's attempt to keep toxins from entering its system. The eyes tear up and the throat closes to keep pollen out. The sinus cavity clogs up with phlegm for the same reason.
There are many cures for seasonal allergies in naturopathic medicine. In fact, you may find that many naturopathic cures have less side effects and last longer than the pharmaceuticals your doctor may prescribe--not to mention they're less expensive.
A neti pot is filled with warm, slightly salted water, and the spout of the pot is inserted into one nostril. The position of the head & pot are adjusted to allow the water to flow out of the other nostril. The technique is not as hard or uncomfortable as one may at first think! You will be pleasantly surprised at this simple & effective method of health maintenance.
Once learned, the practice can be done in about 3 minutes, and is easily integrated into your daily routine. One of the chief complaints of seasonal allergies is a stuffy nose. Using a neti pot to rinse the sinus cavity is an ancient way to remedy this problem. The neti pot comes from the ayurvedic tradition. Simply fill the pot with warm water. You can add table salt but there are mixtures made especially for the neti. Insert the neti into one nostril, tilt your head to the side, and let the fluid flush out your sinus cavity. Repeat with the other nostril. This will help your breathing and relieve pressure behind the eyes as well.
Another problem with seasonal allergies is itchy, irritated eyes. A good remedy is 8-12 drops of chaparral or dandelion tincture taken internally twice a day. You can also make an eye wash of chamomile tea and eyebright. Filter it through a non bleached coffee filter and let it cool in the refrigerator. Dip a cotton pad in the mixture and place one over each eye to reduce inflammation. These herbs are commonly used to treat respiratory conditions including allergies, bronchitis, colds, and sinusitis.
Astringent chemicals known as tannins contained in eyebright shrink and tighten the top layers of mucous membranes. Eyebright is thought to help control symptoms such as watery eyes or runny nose associated with allergies.
If you don't want to make up your own remedies, there are many over-the-counter solutions. Usually they are found in organic food stores, or health food stores. Homeopathic eyedrops are the most frequently used remedy for itchy, allergy-stricken eyes. The drops contain the extracts of ingredients such as quercetin and nettle which act as anti inflammatories that keep eyes and nasal passages from swelling up.
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Well, I wondered what a neti pot was and what you did with it. Sounds a little gross, but if it works, it beats using potentially harmful drugs! Thanks for the explanation.
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ReplySounds that way, but once you try it, it’s wonderful relief.
ReplyYou need to be careful about some herbal supplements. For example if you are allergic to ragweed the pollen that it produces is similiar to that in echinacea and chamomile. Some herbal supplements can make simptoms worse.
ReplyI use a neti pot, cheap, easy and quite effective !
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ReplyNeti pots are part of conventional, western, medicine too and have lots of clinical evidence to support their use in treating sino-nasal conditions.
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Thanks for the info! A lot of people are suffering from allergies and they will surely find your post very helpful. Your suggestions, especially about the natural home remedies, will surely give relief to those suffering frequent allergy attacks. But you’re also right that there some home remedies can’t just take care of some allergies. I also agree with Casey that some herbs can be harmful for the patient. That is why it is very important to consult a doctor before using anything. Trying processed products can also help especially if the allergy is severe.
There are also some cases that people thought they have allergies when in fact they are already suffering other similar but more severe skin condition like hives. It’s important to consult doctors when processed products can’t help relieve those seems-like allergies.
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I agree, there are some natural home remedies that could affect or aggravate certain allergies. Don’t forget to consult your physician or dermatologist.
Two summers ago, I became infected with hives, and I had to spend my sunny days in my room, solitary. I got hospitalized also for a week because of high fever. My body is weak, and I have some emotional turbulence for I can’t be with my classmates going out of town because of hives.
Hives is a severe form of allergy. That’s why it is better to consult your dermatologist once you think you have contacted it. You might deprived yourself a time of your life.
We hate allergies, prevention is better than the cure, and knowledge could be better than prevention.
I always love to engage myself in forums like this. I became a health buff after I contacted hives. I want to learn from others as well as sharing my own experiences.
ReplyTom´s last blog ..11 of the Best Natural Hives Remedies
Skin allergies are delicate problems to mankind, because our emotions are affected. If we are down because we don’t look good, if affects our studies or work, and even our relationships with other people.
If ever a person contacted some skin allergies, please don’t rush to get rid of the rashes, ask the experts and read and hear testimonials from people who experienced it firsthand.
Sometimes you will wonder that the most efficient cure for skin diseases is natural like the poison’s cure is also the poison, and it is fascinating to find out that there are no side effects because the cure is all natural.
All we have to do is open our eyes for beneficial possibilities. Always keep calm and keep yourself away from danger.
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The neti pot is an intriguing idea .. haven’t come across it before … don’t know if I fancy trying it either but if it works, great! I would rather go the energy therapy way, with EFT and also maybe look at the roots of allergic reactions in our inner and outer environment .. emotional trauma giving rise to allergic symptoms and/or impurities in the air, which air purifiers can help with
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Neti pots work fine, but be careful to avoid a mix that is too salty (hypertonic). While it may temporarily dry the sinuses, it can also irritate the nasal lining, causing a rebound inflammation and mucus production.
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