Whether you suffer from season allergies or chronic allergies that are triggered by indoor allergens, the symptoms can range from irritating to disrupting. Chances are you are on a mission to find a management plan that can work for you. For some relief may mean staying indoors and waiting for the allergen producing season to be over. But what a shame that is since there are an increasing number of things that can be done to help ease symptoms and eliminate the triggers. Using these 5 tips will spell relief both physically and emotionally. Who knows, you may even start to look forward to the warmer days ahead. 1. Eat Healthy--How well your body is able to respond to allergy triggers depends on the nutrients it has in reserve. The importance of eating well cannot be overstated. But when you stop to think about it - it makes perfect sense. Your body suffers from the symptoms of an allergy because of the way in which it tries to defend itself against the allergens it perceives to be a high threat. But the food you eat is what your body uses to create its defenses in the first place. The best thing to do is to try to increase the amount of antioxidants which you eat and drink when your symptoms increase. One of the best ways to achieve this is to drink green tea, which is rich in antioxidants. Almost all teas are good for this, but green tea has the highest quantity, and it has been shown that sipping green tea throughout the day can provide real allergy relief. Fruits and vegetables provide a huge part of the nutrients the body needs to run effectively. You might also find that pinto beans, pecans, walnuts and cinnamon also provide relief. 2. Use Medication--Today there is a wealth of over the counter medication available to keep your symptoms under control. These cover most of the common allergies such as hay fever and pet allergies, and offer relief from most of the usual symptoms like runny noses, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy skin. If the problem is severe see an allergist who can prescribe medications that will work. 3. Seek Out Alternatives to Medication--Not everyone likes to take medications, and there are alternatives which have been proven to achieve incredible things for many people. One such example is acupuncture which has proven to be very successful for many people. As a result many health insurance companies are willing to cover the costs in order to help provide allergy relief. The results for most people are very good even though these treatments can last for a long time. 4. Plan With the Weather Forecast in Mind--Many modern weather forecasts will provide information on pollen levels. Although not everyone who has an allergy suffers when pollen is in the air, a vast proportion do, and with proper planning can be avoided. If the pollen levels are very high, and you don't need to go outside, staying inside with the doors and windows closed. Otherwise, many people wear a mask during high pollen count days, and restricting outdoor time to the shops to later in the day. 5. Remove Airborne Triggers From Your Air--Allergy relief should start at home, and for many people this means using a HEPA vacuum cleaner to remove dust rather than sending it airborne again. Also, using a high efficiency particle arresting (abbreviated as HEPA) air purifier to clean the air is recommended by allergists as a proactive, and non-invasive way to eliminate the triggers that cause the problem, thereby reducing the need to medicate once the symptoms have occurred.
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