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| If you’re like millions of people around the country plagued with seasonal allergies, the return of summer can literally bring tears to your eyes. Instead of being outdoors and smelling the roses, allergy sufferers have already retreated indoors to battle a war of sneezing fits, scratchy eyes, runny noses and the dreaded post-nasal drip. The culprit, commonly known as hay fever, attacks when your body’s immune system over-reacts to dust, pollens, grasses and other allergens in the air. Traditionally, people with seasonal allergies have sought temporary relief from over-the-counter medications in the form of antihistamines, decongestants and nasal sprays. But chronic sufferers have become all too aware that allergy medicines can cause annoying and sometimes even dangerous side effects. More and more people are opting for natural healing methods, like herbs and herbal remedies. The principle behind treating allergies this way involves naturally strengthening the immune system, and using the right combination of vitamins, herbs . So if you’re sick and tired of your allergies, fed up with annoying side effects that can rival the allergies themselves, or just sick and tired of hearing other people battle with allergies, check out these natural remedies and get on the road to healing. Magnesium-rich foods are also believed to help prevent allergies, lima beans, white and red beans, millet, or bananas. You can add sprouts, green, leafy vegetables, root vegetables, and yellow fruit and vegetables to the diet and occasionally eat wild and brown rice. Eat garlic Even traditional western medicine acknowledges that eating garlic can cure a multitude of ills. In fact, recent Japanese studies have found that aged garlic extract stimulates potent antimicrobial action that fights bacteria and yeasts. If you can stomach it, raw garlic is certainly good for you and has several health benefit to offer. Otherwise, experts recommend enteric-coated tablets of dried or powdered garlic tablets because it’s the type of supplement to take advantage of this herb’s immune-boosting qualities. A note of caution: garlic and other alliums can raise or lower blood sugar levels, so you should consult your doctor if you are diabetic or hypoglycaemic. Herbs and Vitamins It makes practical sense to use nutrition as a natural allergy treatment and rely less o conventional drugs. Studies show that vitamins, minerals and herbs enhance the immune system without weakening the body’s defences in the long term. Try these supplements to help control your allergies: * Vitamin C – a natural antihistamine, improves adrenal function * Grape seed extract – an immune booster * Magnesium – relieves graphospasm * Vitamin B12 – reduces inflammatory response * Vitamin A – an anti-inflammatory, improves immune system * Liquorice Root – It works by encouraging the production of certain hormones in the adrenal glands. It also reduces inflammation and enables your body to fight off viruses. | |