Spring’s arrival is a time of blooming beauty, but it can also bring the challenge of seasonal allergies. Fortunately, you don’t have to let sneezes and sniffles spoil your enjoyment of the season. In this blog, we’ll explore naturopathic strategies to help you navigate allergy season with ease. Discover how incorporating herbs like stinging nettle and quercetin can act as natural antihistamines, learn the benefits of consuming local honey to build pollen tolerance, and find out how nasal irrigation, air purifiers, and essential oils can provide relief. Plus, get tips on how to minimize your exposure to allergens on high pollen days.
Herbal Allies: incorporate herbs like stinging nettle and quercetin into your routine. These natural antihistamines can help reduce allergy symptoms.
Local Honey: Consuming local honey may help your body build a tolerance to local pollen, potentially reducing allergy symptoms.
Nasal Irrigation: Use a saline nasal rinse to clear out pollen and other allergens from your nasal passages.
Air Purifiers: Use air purifiers with HEPA filters in your home to reduce indoor allergens.
Essential Oils: Diffuse essential oils like eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender to help open airways and reduce congestion.
Stay Indoors: On high pollen days, try to stay indoor, specially during peak pollen times in the morning and early afternoon.