Combating Allergies With Natural Treatments! By Lena Sanchez
Fall is just around the corner and the thought of sitting in front of the fireplace with a cup of hot beverage enjoying the heat relieving cool crisp evening is so enticing. Watching the leaves falling and enjoying fall flowers dotting
the countryside with heavenly beauty being anticipated.
Well all those things are good and enjoyable for most people but there are a number of you who sit in front of an open fireplace seeing through a fog of tears with the nose running. A walk in the forest or woods brings tears to your eyes kicking off a runny nose. You can't quite see that gorgeous field of wildflowers for a fog of tears and itchy nose.
Why?
The air throws allergy triggers at you creating misery!
Seasonal allergy symptoms are caused by an immune system over reacting to an allergic response, usually mold, pollen, or other tiny microscopic substances floating on that beautiful crisp cool air.
Commonly known triggers for fall seasonal allergies are:
Ragweed. Seen along roadways, yards, vacant lots, fields, and other sunny spots. This common weed with finely divided leaves and tiny, greenish-white blossoms is said to be one of the leading cause of fall allergy symptoms.
Other triggers are; Indoor and outdoor molds peaking in the humid months of late summer and early autumn and are especially problematic for people who suffer with asthma.
Outdoor molds are found in the beauty of the falling autumn leaves, damp soil from the late summer rain, vegetation growing all around us, and rotting wood when taking that walk in the forest or woodsy areas.
Indoor molds flourish in damp household areas such as basement, shower and near washing machines and dryers.
Another known allergen is Dust mites. Although present year round, dust mites love the humidity and can cause problems during the fall months when they're stirred up by dirty ventilation and heating systems being turned on.
You may not think you have certain allergens in your area but "One ragweed plant can produce one billion pollen grainsthat can travel from 300 to 700 miles in the air," says Clifford Bassett, MD, medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York. "Ragweed is the No. 1 fall and late summer weed in most areas of the U.S. that causes fall allergies,"
How to possibly skip that runny nose and tearing eyes!
Start before the allergies hit you! The misconception of most is that you treat the symptoms after they arrive. Not good! You don't have a lot of time left to prepare, but just enough for most areas of the Western hemisphere.
Create a healthy immune system that will not over react to those allergens! First on the list to help build a normal reacting immune system is; absorbable liquid sea based minerals for balancing the total body systems. Next, herbal immune boosters.There are several great immune boosters that you can find at your local health food store.
Have your heating system cleaned in your home so that when it's turned on it won't kick up those stale allergens.
Keep all areas of the house dry and clean. Those wet towels laying in the bathroom floor is building dangers for you.
If you let the time get away and allergy hits you without notice curb it with something simple and natural.
One remedy found to work for several suffering with runny nose and tearing eyes is Horseradish, a fast remedy. It works because it is known to contain glycosides that increase circulation and expand the sinus cavities. Horseradish, a minor natural antibiotic unlike prescription man-made antibiotics, is known to not only kill bacteria but also viruses.
The best horseradish dose that appears to work for the most people; eat 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of fresh grated horseradish, mixed with vinegar. Vinegar helps increase the absorption rate. You may also eat it sprinkled on foods such as salads, this is said to reduce the possibility of stomach irritation as well. It may be consumed up to four times a day. If horseradish is fresh it can make your eyes momentarily water.
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CAUTION: Do not take horseradish if pregnant, have gastric ulcer or a kidney disorder. Stomach irritation can happen with large doses of horseradish.
This is also a time when you should be taking mega doses of antioxidants as well. Allergies kick up the free-radicals and set you up for more serious illnesses or diseases.
