Best way to combat hayfever allergy without taking medication.?

Question

My allergies are kicking in as Spring comes. I'm getting running noses, itchy eyes, and soon I'll have a stuffy nose. What are good methods to fight this allergy if I don't want to take any medication.

Answer 1

First off, hang up the clothesline. Don't use clothesline to try clothes. The smell of linens and towels dried outdoors is inviting for some. But for those with hay fever, line-drying laundry is asking for an allergy attack. While blowing in the wind, your clothes and sheets will be reeling in allergens and pollens, which can result in watery eyes and sneezing. Stick with the dryer so you won't exacerbate allergy symptoms.

Secondly, natural health practitioners are busy as bees getting the word out: Honey can tame hayfever symptoms in many cases. It has been reported not only to clear sinuses but also to help control the puffy, red, itchy eyes that are the hallmark of hey-fever sufferers. Though it's not yet medically confirmed, experts believe the reason honey works so well is that it contains traces of pollen. So each time honey is eaten or taken in tea, it has the effect of a miniature immunization. Homeopaths recommend a daily dose of honey from a hive close to where you live; the honey will contain a minute dose of the same pollen in your area that irritates nasal passages and eyes. Contact the American Beekeeping Federation at 912-427-4233 or www.abfnet.org to find out how to procure honey from a local hive. Suggested: 3 times a day in tea or on cereal.

Thirdly, stinging nettle is believed to be effective in treating symptoms. Freeze-dried extract of its leaves made into capsules (those from air-dried leaves aren't as potent) is the most effective form. Take 1 to 2 capsules every two to four hours, as needed. You can also try it in tea or tincture form.

Fourthly, when suffering from stuffy sinuses resulting from seasonal hay fever, take a steam. Inhaling steam helps to drain and soothe swollen sinus passages. Place your face 10 to 12 inches away form a bowl of steamy---but not boiling--water. For even more soothing and decongesting power, add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to the steamy water.

Fifthly, when allergies attack, strike back with a super surge of vitamin C. A 500- or 1,000-mg tablet three to four times a day has an antihistamine effect, calming irritated sinuses and eyes. However, beware of C sickness: Many physicians believe that high doses of vitamin C can cause diarrhea and kidney stones--among other ailments--so take caution.

Sixthly, it may seem odd at first to hear that a flower-based remedy could help relieve hay-fever symptoms. But for people who don't appreciate the side effects (like drowsiness) of antihistamines, quercetin can provide fast relief. Made from derivatives of flowers and fruit plants, quercetin keeps the body from releasing histamines, thereby suppressing hay fever and cold symptoms. Found in most health food stores, quercetin's typical dosage is 200 mg, taken just before eating.

Seventhly, (that's not a word, but oh well), when allergy and hay fever season hits, do as the Ayurvedic healers of India do and try swabbing your nostrils daily with sesame oil. In particular, use raw, cold-pressed sesame oil. Often, dryness is an underlying cause of nasal congestion, and the sesame oil works to lubricate and clear your overworked sinuses. Be sure to keep your sesame oil refrigerated to prevent rancidity.

I hope this information helps.

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Answer 3

Make sure you eat a diet that is healthful, and contains protein and unprocessed vegetables, but very little if any grain and no dairy products.

Many people swear by raw diets which consist of just what it sounds like- mostly raw food, no meat.

I have struggled with allergies for years, and have not found a solution without medication, but diet does seem to make things worse if I'm not careful.

I avoided taking daily treatments for asthma that comes along with my allergies until this year when I had pneumonia. I started "being good" and taking my medication daily and I'm so glad I did. I haven't breathed this well in years. It's weird how you don't realize you're not breathing that well until you actually can.

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Best way to combat hayfever allergy without taking medication.?
My allergies are kicking in as Spring comes. I'm getting running noses, itchy eyes, and soon I'll have a stuffy nose. What are good methods to fight this allergy if I don't want to take any medication.

Answer 5

I too struggle with allergies- constantly! I dislike taking benadryl and allegra-d on a daily basis when I get sick. I'm sure it can't be healthy and benadryl dehydrates and constipates. One thing I do that helps is to frequently rinse my nose with normal saline spray. This really helps to keep the airborne allergens out of my system. My allergies are so bad though that I know I need to see an allergist to find out what, exactly, I'm allergic to. A coworker told me that she got some shots as a kid and has not suffered from allergies since. I don't know how accurate that is but I'm going to the allergist.

Answer 6

I too suffer hay fever and allergies. I an not accustomed to taking any meds for the hayfever. I am also prone to 20 minute sneezing episodes. The one thing that breaks all of the sneezing and gives me relief is water. I drink about a quart and then I keep hydrated. This is something that my grandmother would make me do and it has always worked. hope this helps you as well.

Answer 7

Change your eating habits you might be allergic to some foods put a cold cloth on your eyes & tea bags are good to You boil water put the tea bag in the water like your making tea, put the tea bag on your eyes it not only gets rid or the itching but it gets rid or the redness in your eyes You might want to go to the doctor to see if you have a nose infection Then you need to take Omnicef & Nasal spray Nasonex I had bad allergy's i went to the doctor but for a long time the doctor's didn't know what was wrong til I found the right doctor They told me I had a nose infection They gave me Omnicef I don't have a problem with allergy's anymore. It's a blessing If you want the name of the doctor let me know he's the best and his staff They knew in 10mins what was wrong I was amazed

Answer 8

Go to your local bookstore or library and get this book: you're not sick, you're thirsty. I have not had an attack in 2 years since reading this book. Water keeps away colds and flu too. Water cures and prevents so many diseases. If at all possible, drink 6-8 glasses of water per day. The water cure is on the web too. Excerpts from the first book I told you about is on there too.

Answer 9

have you ever been to see a naturopath or a homeopath? They can recommend a remedy that personally suits your condition and the best thing about it is its all natural and it really works. Most remedies come in drop form so they are easy to take and work really quickly. Hay fever is very common so you may even be able to buy one off the shelf at a natural health store.

Good luck

Answer 10

The best thing I ever did for my allergies was acupuncture. Worked better then anything else, and has continued to last.