Ten Natural Allergy Relief Tips
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January 16, 2009
Courtesy Dr. Holly Lucille, Healing Within Healthcare
3. Stay hydrated. – Drinking lots of liquids helps to flush out mucus.
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However, when you hydrate, you also need minerals to hold onto the water. Sodium maintains water balance outside the cells, while potassium, magnesium and calcium – all available in a good multivitamin with minerals – help maintain water balance inside the cells.
4. Nasal flushing. – Flushing with saline (salt) water can be an effective way to relieve sinus symptoms. It works by flushing out pollen and thinning out the mucus to help clear nasal passages.
5. Save exercise or yard work for the afternoon, since pollen counts are highest from 5 am to 10 am. If possible, delegate the yard work. If you must do yard work, use a pollen-filtering mask.
6. Monitor air quality and check pollen count reports. Rainy, cloudy and windless days usually have lower pollen counts. The best time to go outside is after a good rainfall – it helps to clear pollen from the air.
7. Keep your windows closed at home or in the car during high pollen days and take off your shoes when you come in the house. Much of the household dirt, dust, and allergens come from the bottom of shoes. Dust regularly.
8. Wash bedding in hot water (130°F) on a weekly basis. You will also want to wash any stuffed animals on a regular basis. If the stuffed animal is too delicate or too large for the washer, you'll want to put it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for 24-48 hours. This will help to kill dust mites.
9. Cover mattresses and pillows in zippered dust-proof covers. These allergen-impermeable covers help minimize the penetration of allergens.
10. Keep humidity levels low. Keep the air conditioning set at a lower temperature and reduce moisture around the home. Dehumidifiers will help reduce both mold and dust mites.
"By taking care to avoid pollen and using a natural sinus relief formula, a person with allergies can dramatically reduce their symptoms and the number of days they're out of commission," says Lucille.
For more information on Lucille's practice, Healing from Within Healthcare, visit the website.
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