Safe and Natural Seasonal Allergy Relief
As we FINALLY bid farewell to this long drawn out flu season, we warmly welcome to spring with runny noses, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes.
In the spring and fall, allergies can worsen due to pollen in the air, which is one of the most common allergens. When left untreated, not only are they bothersome, but they can lead to sinus, ear and eye infections!
For these reasons, it is common for allergy sufferers to seek relief from over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription allergy medications.
But these can often come with side effects. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that more people are becoming interested in natural remedies for allergy symptoms.
For a more natural take on allergy treatment, see the list below for a sampling of allergy relief products.
King Bio offers a homeopathic allergy relief formula that's made to work where you live - in the Northeastern United States. There are nine distinct formulas, each one covering a specific region in the United States. So whatever pollen, weeds, grasses, and molds are hitting you where you live, there’s a specific solution that addresses them head on. Each regional formula contains a focused blend of at least 16 homeopathic ingredients, all carefully selected to cover the most potent allergens in the area.
Homeopathy works by the law of similar: an extremely tiny dose of what’s hurting you gives your body the tools to self-heal. And that’s why one of the key ingredients in these formulas is histaminum.
Histaminum, as you might expect, comes from histamine itself, but a highly diluted version. In practice, this homeopathic remedy is well-known for relieving stuffed nose, itchy or painfully dry nose, dry throat, feelings of tightness in your chest or throat, and a “tickling” cough.
Adrenalinum comes from epinephrine, another compound that people suffering from allergies may be familiar with. Like the histaminum, this is an extremely diluted version. It’s typically used to help allergy sufferers with troubled breathing, asthma, hay fever, and lung congestion.
Allium cepa comes from onions—and if you think about what happens when you cut up onions, that makes a lot of sense. This often used homeopathic allergy remedy helps with red, burning, itchy watery eyes, as well as runny nose and sneezing.
These three remedies alone pack a lot of symptom relief. And when they’re combined with region-specific remedies and allergens—yes, the formulas do contain highly diluted versions of the regional allergens—the results are nothing short of miraculous.Best of all, these formulas work quickly, without the nasty side effects of pharmaceuticals.
Relief for Hay Fever Boiron’s Sabadil relieves symptoms of hay fever, as well as upper respiratory allergic symptoms such as itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, or itchy throat and nose, the company stated. Sabadil (SRP $10.99, 60 tablets) is a quick-dissolving tablet that does not cause drowsiness or interact with other medications, and it is recommended for everyone ages two and up.
Natural D-Hist, a targeted blend of flavonoids, antioxidants, proteolytic enzymes and herbs designed to provide comprehensive support for seasonal challenges caused by common environmental allergens. Natural D-Hist (SRP $20.80, 40-ct.; $38.90, 120- ct.) contains quercetin, a powerful flavonoid to support healthy histamine levels; bromelain to enhance the absorption of quercetin and to support mucosal tissue health; stinging nettle leaf to balance hyper-immune response; and N-acetyl cysteine to clear the airways by promoting normal viscosity of mucus. This combination actively promotes healthy nasal and sinus passages for individuals with elevated histamine and respiratory irritation, the company stated.
For more information, call (800) 332-2351 or visit www.orthomolecularproducts.com. Saline Spray With Xylitol Xlear Sinus Care Spray is a patented combination of Xylitol and saline in a nasal spray that has been shown to be effective in clearing out passageway irritants and pollutants, while moisturizing and protecting the delicate tissues in the upper respiratory tract, the company stated. The easy-to-use spray (SRP $13.49, .75-oz. and 1.5-oz. metered spray) also helps promote sinus health by cleaning out built-up mucus, washing away dust and making breathing easier. For more information, call (877) 599-5327 or visit www.xlear.com.
Heel USA’s ClearLife Nasal Spray is a non-drowsy homeopathic medicine formulated with four active ingredients for the temporary relief of minor allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and nasal congestion, the company stated. The active ingredients in ClearLife Nasal Spray are galphimia glauca, histaminum, Luffa operculata and sulphur.