For many people, September is a wonderful time of year. Temperatures start to cool off and the all-important NFL season starts. For some though, September means allergies, as the seasons begin to change and the weather starts to shift. While there are many prescription and over the counter medicines you can take to help with your allergy symptoms, there are also many things you can do naturally to stay healthy and reduce the risks of suffering from allergies. Check out these top ways to help yourself stay allergy free without using medicines or bringing harsh chemicals into your environment.
- Keep Allergens Out of Your Home – While it is nice to have the breeze come into your home through an open window, many allergens enter your home this way. Keeping your windows closed and using your home’s ventilation systems that have filters will help tremendously with allergens staying out of your home. It’s also important to remember that the jackets and shoes you wear outside will have traces of allergens on them. Consider keeping those items in a mudroom or garage.
- Clean Without Chemicals – Some allergies can be exacerbated by the use of harsh chemicals. Try using natural cleaning solutions like baking soda and vinegar to rid your home of allergens. Washing linen fabrics on a regular basis with natural solutions, especially bedding will also help reduce the amount of allergens in your home.
- Eat Healthy and Stay Hydrated – Eating a healthy diet and staying hydrated will promote your overall health. A diet full of organic fruits and vegetables will help you get the nutrients that you need to fight off allergens and their symptoms. Staying hydrated will also help the way your body produces the mucus found in your nasal passages, making you feel less stuffy.
- Take Your Vitamins – Adding in a daily vitamin regime that also includes a probiotic will help build your immune system. This will make a significant impact in your body’s abilities to fight off allergens.
- Add Essential Oils to Your Home – There are a vast amount of uses for essential oils. Research has shown that adding eucalyptus essential oils to a diffuser can help reduce the amount of allergens in the air.
- Eat Local Raw Honey – While it is considered to be an ancient remedy, many people have found success with consuming a tablespoon of local raw honey to help build an immunity to the pollen found in your local area.
Allergy symptoms can make a person feel miserable. However, there are many natural remedies you can put into place to help find relief from those symptoms. Be sure to stop in and check out Georgetown Market’s wide selection of vitamins and essential oils to help jump start your natural path to allergy relief!
