It’s that time of year again. Spring is the springboard (no pun intended) for those pesky, irritating seasonal allergies many of us loathe as inviting weather ironically arrives. Fortunately, these three natural remedies can make this year’s blossoming flowers and seductive summer breezes enjoyable again with some straightforward solutions.
What are Seasonal Allergies?
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If seasonal allergies are commonplace for you, then you share common ground with nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults and 1 in 4 U.S. children. That’s according to a 2021 report by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics. In other words, you’re not alone. But what exactly causes those stubborn seasonal allergies?
In a nutshell, we each respond differently to different external stimuli. Our body’s unique immune systems can overreact to environmental shifts happening outside of our control. During the spring, summer, and fall certain plants pollinate and allergens get released, triggering antibodies to go into hypersensitized defense mode.
Runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing, sneezing, and other common annoyances usually follow but, if not treated, they can shift from problematic to downright deadly. So what can we do to offset mild allergy symptoms before they get serious?
Honey: The Sticky Solution
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When trying to find allergy relief it feels instinctual to go the natural route, which makes sense. We are, after all, having a direct adverse reaction to nature going through the motions we’ve seen it go through since we were kids.
Simplicity is hard to come by as adults though, which is often when allergies start to take shape and catch us blindsided with zero discrimination. Lucky for us, one of nature’s sweetest concoctions is the perfect solution to relieving those pesky seasonal allergies: honey.
Like one who develops a tolerance for certain things, the same holds true for the theory behind honey’s natural ability to fight pollen allergens. As the body becomes more and more desensitized to allergens through the consumption of honey – which comes from nectar collected by bees in plants – our immune system no longer finds said allergens such a threat. A fairly straightforward, enjoyable fix that’s quick and easy.
Steam: The Sauna-Style Solution
This is another fairly straightforward remedy for seasonal allergies, specifically those targeting our nasal cavities. Steam is a universally recognized way to clear nasal congestion with a simple combination of heat and water.
Adding eucalyptus, peppermint, and other essential oils can boost effectiveness and add one more notch in your allergy-combatting arsenal. And hey, who doesn’t like the smell of peppermint wafting through the room, right?
Teas: The Herbal Solution
Tea has remained one of the go-to remedies for a variety of ailments for centuries now. Infusing herbs like peppermint, chamomile, and nettles can bring swift and settling relief with nothing more than some hot water, patience, and the desire to get better on nature’s terms.
Herbal supplements and nettle tea, specifically, have been proven effective in treating muscle aches, gout, and minimizing arthritis pain as well. All in all, sticking to Mother Nature’s finer creations can work wonders when she throws us a curveball, but the end results will simplify your life when trying to enjoy the finest she has to offer every year.
About the Author
After sailing oceans and seas for four years in the U.S. Navy, Tom Gillespie honed his writing skills in New York City. Since then, he has developed a love for the written word and an insatiable appetite for music, Film, television, and literature.
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