Tips to Stop and Cure Allergies Caused by Air
May 29, 2009
Spring is the season for blooming plants, but it is also the ripe time for allergies that are caused by air. Our immune system gets oversensitive and gets affected by pollen, dust, dirt, animal hair and mold and shows up allergic symptoms sinus congestion, itchy, watery eyes, running nose, and an headache. However these 6 tips could help stop and cure allergies caused by air.
# The first important tip is to nip the cause of these allergies at the bud and not allow it to grow. Checking air-conditioners for dust and allergies and having them cleaned before the onset of summer helps a lot. The same thing applies to fans, lights, furniture and the ducts of the heating system. Everyone should make it a point to clean the floors of their offices and houses and try to avoid carpets that have a tendency to accumulate dust and bacteria. Besides use of vinegar could help to disinfect surfaces that are wet or humid.
# The second tip is to reduce histamines; the protein which increases the permeability of blood cells. This protein on reaching the affected area leads to inflammation due to it’s allergic reactions with pollen grains during spring. Green tea and chamomile tea help to reduce these allergies and help to balance the immune system.
# The third most important tip to stop and cure the allergies is to irrigate one’s infected nostrils with a mixture of 1 teaspoon sea salt, one drop oregano oil, one drop wintergreen in one cup of warm water. Squirting each nostril alternately and blowing helps to clear congestion and give relief.
# The fourth tip is that the use of bromelain, an enzyme found in fruits like papaya, pineapple, and kiwi to reduce allergies of the inflammatory nature and promotes moderate immunity responses.
# The fifth tip is to use herbs like stringing nettle supplements found in health food stores to fight inflammations caused by allergies. Certain other herbs like Magnolia flowers, xanthium, mint, dandelion, Chinese basil, silver root, and schizandra taken in the tea form or as a herbal formulation helps to cure and stop the allergies. Besides taking 1 teaspoon of local, unfiltered and unprocessed honey can help to cure pollen allergies.
# The sixth tip is to learn to massage your nose by applying moderate pressure with your index fingers on both sides of the nose where the cheek and nose meet; a very important Acupressure point. Anyone could get fairly good relief from nasal allergies by holding for a few minutes and taking deep and slow breaths.
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