7 Effective Natural Hay Fever Remedies to Beat Ragweed Allergy Season

'There’s a growing consensus that this allergy season will be pretty bad. The hot summer means many plants are producing more pollen than normal and ragweed allergy season may last into November. For the 20 percent of us that suffer with hay fever, the beautiful autumn days can be tarnished with constant sneezing and itchy eyes. Although that doesn’t mean you can’t use effective and natural hay fever remedies to relieve yourself of these symptoms.

“(Hot temperatures) are telling plants to produce more pollen, in some cases 3-4 times more pollen than usual,” says allergist Dr. Cliff Bassett, a Fellow with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.'

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Natural Allergy Relief

'I’ve come to dread spring because of my hay fever. As soon as the season is in bloom, I start sneezing, my eyes get red and watery, and I feel fatigued for weeks—sometimes even months. I’ve tried antihistamines but they dehydrate me. Are there natural treatments that can help?

'Yes. Natural systems of medicine—ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, and herbalism, to name a few—recommend a variety of herbs, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments that can not only relieve your symptoms but begin to address the root causes of allergies from a holistic perspective. I can suggest easy everyday strategies that will guide you toward a sniffle-free spring. But first, let’s look at how allergies begin.'

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Allergy prevention : Starts at home

Allergies are the immune system's hyped-up reaction to normally harmless foreign substances, or allergens. When these touch the lining of the nose the mucous membranes become inflamed, setting off symptoms. It takes more than pills to get relief. Some changes and fixes in your house as well as your habits are very important too. Here are some important things to consider:


1. Keep windows closed during allergy season, so pollen stays outside.

2. Cover your mattresses, pillows and box springs if your allergic to dust mites.

3. Use impermeable zip-up cases that trap the allergens. you may also want to remove wall to wall carpeting or plush rugs. Hard floors are less likely to harbor mites.

4. Don't mow the lawn or rake leave yourself - It can stir up pollens and molds,

5. Bathe pets more often during allergy season(if they go outdoors). Dogs and cats who roam through grass pick up allergenic pollen.

6. Consider showering and washing your hair- just before you go to bed. Otherwise pollen from your body and hair falls onto bed linens.

7. Don't wait till bedtime if you've been working outside. Take a shower, wash your hair, and change your clothes as soona s possible.

Considering these things can actually make a big difference to your everyday life.Take care of yourself follow these steps to prevent allergy

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