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Natural allergy relief is a safe alternative to a lot of allergy medications that are often not recommended for long term use.

A variety of these natural treatments can be used to relieve a wide range of acute allergy symptoms whether it is hay fever, sinus congestion, itchy eyes, hives or an acute onset of eczema. They can be used in conjunction with one another if you are suffering from more than one allergy symptom.

1. Neti Pot

This is a great natural relief product that involves washing out your nasal passages with a salt water solution. It clears the allergens from the mucous membranes in the nose, as well as excess mucous that has been produced and any possible bacterial infections that may be thriving.

A neti pot looks like a small tea pot that involves mixing sea salt and warm water into the pot, followed by tipping the water up your nose and out the other nostril with your head over the sink. Even though it can be slightly uncomfortable it provides fast relief for nasal congestion.

2. Eyebright Herb

This is a powerful herb commonly used in decongesting nasal catarrh in hayfever and sinusitis when taken internally. It is also a great remedy for any sort of eye complaints; weepy eyes or an over sensitivity to light can both be relieved with eyebright. For eye complaints while using the herb internally, you can also use it externally in an eyewash or compress.

Eyewash or Compress

• In 500 ml of boiling water, place 1 tablespoon of the dried herb into the boiling water and let it steep for 10 minutes
• Use it as an eyewash repeating several times a day
• To use as a compress, soak cotton wool in the warm eyebright water and place it over your eyes for 15 minutes at a time.

3. Quercetin, Bromelain and Vitamin C

These three nutrients are potent anti-inflammatories and anti-allergic substances, inhibiting histamine production which will greatly reduce the severity of your allergies. Symptoms that are relieved well with this combination are hay fever, with itchy watery eyes and runny nose, as well as allergic rashes such as eczema and hives that commonly comes up when in contact with animals or grass.

Quercetin is a flavonoid which is a group of pigments found in fruit and vegetables. Bromelain is derived from pineapples and works extremely well in combination with Quercetin for allergy relief. Quercetin also helps extend the antioxidant and anti-histamine effects of Vitamin C.

4. Steam Inhalation

This is a great and simple technique that you can use to really clear up congested nasal passages.

Instructions

• Place a large bowl on a table and fill with 4 cups of boiling water.
• Add 2-3 drops of Eucalyptus oil or 3 teaspoons of Eucalyptus leaves.
• Put your head over the bowl and cover your head with a towel.
• Inhale the volatile oils for about 10 minutes through your nose.
• You can repeat this process 2-3 times a day.

5. Chickweed

This herb is very useful in skin conditions particularly eczema and psoriasis. It is most commonly used as an external remedy to relieve itching and irritation associated with these skin problems. In an ointment apply it to the skin rash 2-3 times daily. Chickweed can also be added to bathwater if the rash is wide spread. The herb is also a great healer of wounds and cuts.

Infusion for bath water

• Pour a cup of the boiling water on to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb
• Wait for 7 minutes and add to bathwater.

*If you are on any medications, please consult your health professional before using any of the supplements recommended.

An Extra Handy Tip

I hope that these natural remedies help give you some relief from those annoying allergy symptoms, particularly during the summer months when hayfever is at it’s worse. If you are looking for long term results I always suggest combining these natural remedies with a low allergenic diet which in turn prevents the build up of mucus.

Dairy products are one of the biggest allergenic culprits in relation to hay fever especially milk, yogurt and ice cream. If you are lactose intolerant or have a sensitivity to dairy products without knowing, and you continue to eat these foods in excess, you will create a build up of thick mucus in your sinus cavities.

During Spring and Summer, there a number of allergens in our environment such as pollens that can sensitize the mucus from your sinuses to come out creating the classic symptoms of hay fever.

A dairy free diet will prevent your hay fever best by beginning the diet at least a couple of months before hay fever season. But if you have just come across this information now whilst suffering from extreme hay fever in the middle summer, then reducing your dairy intake will still inhibit the build up of excess mucus and dampen your symptoms. Reducing your refined sugar intake, including lollies, chocolate, baked goods and soft drinks will also help as sugary foods greatly reduce the functioning of your immune system.

To learn about what you can use to replace your favourite dairy products, please visit my article on Lactose Intolerance: How to avoid dairy without avoiding the taste.

I’ve had great success with people suffering from hay fever or severe sinus congestion by just reducing their intake of dairy products all together. As a result, their hay fever has been completely prevented, and appointed sinus surgery has been cancelled.

Please feel free to post any feed back if you have tried any of these allergy relief treatments, thanks!

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Chloe Orford is the co-founder of Live Allergy Free - A website that gives you helpful tips, guides and awareness on how best to relieve your allergies. Having treated myself and many others of food and environmental allergies...read more.

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