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Treating Allergies at Home - 5 Tips For Natural Relief From Allergic Rhinitis

By Debbie Davis

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Published: 11Jan2011
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Rhinitis is a condition most often triggered by bacteria, viruses, or sensitivity to airborne allergens. Soft tissue inside the nasal passage becomes inflamed and this causes the body to produce excess mucous; hence a nose that makes it hard to breathe. Here are 5 tips that will offer natural relief from allergic rhinitis.

Determine the Cause----This is more easily said than done, but keeping a journal to track your symptoms is a great way to start. Make a note of when symptoms are best and worst then look for patterns. If they tend to flare at home, or at work, or in a particular room, you will be more able to determine what the likely triggers are.

Indoor allergens such as dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, and pet dander are likely to be ongoing whereas as outdoor allergens such as pollen and mold are able to be avoided more easily by carefully choosing outdoor time.

Live Healthy---A healthy immune system is able to deal more effectively with the ups and downs that allergies can cause. Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meat, and fish gives your body the nutrients it needs.

Staying hydrated with water, juices, and herbal teas helps flush out impurities. Have your blood tested regularly to make sure vitamin levels are where they should be. And lastly, make sure you exercise regularly not only for physical health, but to improve mental and emotional health as well.

Think Outside The Box-----Try eating honey that is produced in your area. The thought is that the honey contains many of the allergens that you are exposed to in your area, and by eating small amounts of honey on a regular basis you are naturally desensitizing your body to allergens that you are most likely to encounter in your daily life. It surely can't hurt, it tastes good, and it's good for you.

There is also new research that shows acupuncture can help with allergies. And there are some health insurance companies who cover the procedure for patients who suffer from allergies.

Avoid the Problem----This may cause you to have to make some tough choices, so you'll need to decide how badly your symptoms are affecting you. Sensitivity to pet dander can be the cause of misery for some, so limiting or avoiding contact with warm-blooded pets may be a solution.

Smoke is another allergen that can trigger symptoms. Avoiding social gatherings where there will be tobacco smoke and using alternative heating methods as opposed to wood burning stoves and open fireplaces should be considered.

Odors from cleaning products, detergents, and perfumes can also trigger the start of rhinitis. Making your home a fragrance free environment will greatly reduce your exposure to these irritating gaseous pollutants.

Probably removing no one of these will completely solve the problem. But being careful to avoid all of these may make a huge difference in your daily quality of life.

Reduce the Allergens----Once you have narrowed the field of triggers that are most likely causing problems, the best way to get relief is to reduce their numbers. And the best way to do that is to filter the air.

High efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) filtration is known for its ability to be able to eliminate airborne particulates. Designed to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 particles that are.3 microns or greater, it can remove the most potent of allergens including dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, and dander from pets.

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