How do you diminish allergy symptoms in the spring?
Happy Spring! Decreasing the Spring Allergies! Welcome to warm breezes, green leaves, flowers blooming, and allergies! While we love spring, sneezing, sniffling, and itchy eyes are definitely a downside. In much of the southeast, all the cars turn yellow for weeks of a pine pollen coating. So while we love to be outdoors when the temperature is moderate, allergies take away from our full enjoyment. What are a few things that can help without having to take medication? Diet There is no firm evidence certain foods make you more congested (unless you have a true food allergy), but we do know (no surprise here!) that healthy eating improves immune function, energy and overall health! For some, spicy foods can make a difference. Even though in the short run, the extra spicy cuisine can make our noses run, spices are also terrific anti-inflammatories. So consider experimenting with some fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, larger amounts of garlic tha...