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What are different home remedies for Allergies? – Part 3

- An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to a normally harmless substance.
- There are a variety of substances which are termed allergens that may trouble a sensitive individual.

HOME REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIES

14. Wasabi
- Wasabi is a pale-green, fiery condiment that is served with many Japanese dishes. This is a member of the horseradish family.
- A person who has taken too big a dollop of wasabi (or plain old horseradish) can experience that it makes sinuses and tear ducts spring into action.
- This effect is because of allyl isothiocyanate, a constituent in wasabi that promotes mucus flow.
- Purchase grated horseradish, and take 1/4 teaspoon to alleviate allergy symptoms.

15. Avoid the Culprit
- Depending on what you are allergic too, try preventing conditions like pet, dust, smoke etc., as much as possible.

16. Allergies Treatment using Castor Oil
- Add five drops of castor oil to half a cup of water or any fruit or vegetable juice and consume it on an empty stomach each morning.
- This is effective for various allergic reactions that affect the intestinal tract, skin, and nasal passages.

17. Allergies Treatment using Lime
- Lime is considered as an effective remedy for any kind of allergy.
- Half a lime may be squeezed in a glass of lukewarm water and sweetened with a teaspoon of honey.
- It can be taken once daily first thing in the morning, Take this for several months.
- This remedy not only flushes the system of toxins but also acts as an antitoxic and antiallergic agent.

18. Allergies Treatment using Vegetable Juices
- A quantity of 500 ml carrot juice or a combination of carrot juice with beet and cucumber juices has been found beneficial in the treatment of allergies.
- 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a liter of mixed juice.
- This should be taken at least once a day.

19. Allergies Treatment using Gingko Biloba
- Gingko biloba is one of the best herbs for allergies like asthma and other respiratory allergies.
- The leaves of gingko biloba contain vital properties which help in activating platelets in the body.
- This helps in fighting allergies like asthma.
- It also contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatory chemicals which are very effective in fighting various allergies.

20. Allergies Treatment using Reishi Mushroom
- The Reishi mushroom has been widely used in Chinese medicine for problems like allergies, asthma, hypertension and various other liver problems.
- The Reishi mushroom is one of the most effective natural herbs for allergies.
- It contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties and antihistamines which can effectively fight a variety of allergies including asthma.

21. Use of Herbs as Home Remedy
- If your nasal mucus is green or yellow, you may have an infection on top of allergies.
- Take one dose of an echinacea and goldenseal combination formula which has 250 to 500 milligrams of echinacea and 150 to 300 milligrams of goldenseal.
- Take this two to three times daily for five to seven days to help resolve the infection.
- Nettle can be very helpful for drying out the sinuses.
- It can be highly effective for chronic allergies.
- Take 150 to 500 milligrams two or three times daily, as needed, for two weeks.
- Turmeric is an East Indian herb with natural anti- inflammatory properties.
- It is an excellent remedy for those who suffer from fatigue coupled with allergies.
- Take 500 milligrams three times daily.

22. Other Allergies Treatments
- Avoid Stress, Do Meditation, Exercise and Mind Control

23. Yogasanas
Certain yoga asanas can be effective in helping to treat allergies like:
- The Half Spinal Twist Pose (ardh-matsyendrasana)
- The Shoulderstand Pose (sarvangasana)
- Yogamudra, which are essentially hand postures
- The corpse poses (shavasana)
- The alternate breathing method anuloma-viloma pranayama

24. Acupuncture
- Acupuncture helps in treating the various symptoms of allergies and also restores the natural balance of the body.
- Allergy symptoms like headaches, itchy eyes, stuffiness and breathlessness can all be cured completely with acupuncture.
- This will also help to prevent the recurrence of such severe reactions in the future.

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What are different home remedies for Allergies? – Part 2

- An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to a normally harmless substance.
- There are a variety of substances which are termed allergens that may trouble a sensitive individual.

HOME REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIES

7. Use Saline Solution
- Using a saline solution (salt water) for the nose may help soothe upper respiratory allergies.
- This helps by removing irritants that become lodged in the nose that cause inflammation.
- In fact, saline solution may even wash away some of the inflammatory cells themselves.
- One can make a fresh solution daily by mixing a teaspoon of salt in a pint of warm, distilled water and adding a pinch of baking soda.
- Bend over a sink and sniff a bit of solution into one nostril at a time.
- Then allow it to drain back out through the nose or mouth.
- Do this once or twice a day.

8. Wash
- Long hours outdoors during the pollen season can cause allergy so wash your hair to remove pollen after you come inside.
- The sticky yellow stuff tends to collect on the hair, making it more likely to fall into your eyes.
- If you wake up in the middle of the night with a coughing, sneezing allergy attack, a hot shower may wash off any pollen residues.
- It will also help to open up your sinuses.
- This shall make breathing a little easier.
- The warm water may even help you relax and go back to sleep.
- If your eyes are itchy and irritated, rinsing your eyes with cool, clean water may also help soothe them.

9. Beware of the Air
- Breathing polluted air can worsen symptoms.
- Spend as little time outdoors as possible on smoggy days.
- Wear a surgical mask, especially while exercising.
- Tobacco smoke is a notorious irritant, either causing or aggravating respiratory allergies.
- A fresh breeze blowing through an open window on a spring day is not good for an allergy sufferer, since it can fill the house with pollen.
- To minimize contact with the powdery stuff, keep windows closed at all times.
- Air purifiers, especially those with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters) filters, may help eliminate indoor pollen.
- Avoid anything that tends to stir up dust, which might worsen some allergies.
- On a windy day in pollen season, a pair of sunglasses may also help shield your eyes from airborne allergens.

10. Drink Peppermint Tea
- Peppermint’s essential oil acts as a decongestant, and substances in peppermint contain anti-inflammatory and mild antibacterial constituents.
To make peppermint tea:
- Place 1/2 ounce dried peppermint leaves in a 1-quart jar.
- Fill two-thirds of the jar with boiling water, and steep for five minutes.
- Drink it.

11. Steam Your Face
- Breathing steam refreshes and soothes irritated sinuses.
- It also helps rid the nasal passages of mucus accumulated in it.
- Boil several cups of water and pour into a big bowl (or a plugged sink).
- Lean carefully over the bowl, and drape a towel over your head.
- Breathe gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Let the water cool until warm, saturate a washcloth.
- Hold the cloth on your sinuses (to the sides of your nose, below the eyes, and above the eyebrows).

12. Go Bare
- Carpets are notorious for being a haven for dust mites.
- Bare floors, vacuumed and damp-mopped frequently, will help keep your home’s dust-mite population down.
- If you can’t remove all the carpeting in your home, at least opt for bare floors.
- When carpets can’t be removed, try keeping them as clean as possible by vacuuming.
- Use a vacuum that has a built-in HEPA filter or attach a filter to the exhaust port of your canister vacuum.

13. Dehumidify
- Dust mites love a humid environment.
- Invest in a dehumidifier or use an air conditioner, which works equally well.
- A dehumidifier can also help prevent mold, another allergen, from growing.
- When cooking or showering, take advantage of the exhaust fan
- This is another way to help keep humidity to a minimum.