Seasonal allergy season is here, which means many families are struggling with respiratory issues and sinus pressure. If you are considering trying some natural treatment options, we are here to help! Take a look at some allergy relief home remedies, as well as some recommendations for natural allergy support supplements!
Air Filters & Masks
Preserving your indoor air quality is crucial for reducing the amount of allergens present in your home. Install HEPA air filters, buy an air purifier, and adjust your home’s humidity with either a humidifier or dehumidifier. When spending time outdoors, especially if you are doing yard work or chores, wear a filtered mask. This helps to block out those tiny pollen particles!
Home & Hygiene Tips
Here are a few more allergy relief tips to keep in mind for your house, pets, and clothes:
- Avoid being outside when pollen counts are at their highest (morning, windy days, etc.)
- Take off jackets and shoes immediately upon entering your house to limit tracking allergens inside.
- Shower and change out of outside clothes to also reduce the amount of pollen circulating in the house.
- Bathe your pets regularly if they spend any time outside.
- Don’t line dry your laundry since pollen particles will cling to the clothes.
Nasal Rinse
One of the best allergy relief home remedies is a simple saline nasal rinse. Whether you use a Neti Pot or make your own solution, sinus irrigation will help to reduce congestion and allow you to breathe more easily. The solution is easy to make, with only 3 ingredients required– iodized salt, a little baking soda, and distilled water. Be sure to thoroughly clean the pot or nasal bulb after each use!
Steam Therapy
Something as simple as inhaling steam can provide instant relief for congested sinuses. You can take a hot shower or sit with your head over a bowl of steaming liquid and breathe in a little easier. You could also add peppermint or eucalyptus essential oils, which can further support your allergy relief efforts.
Natural Allergy Support Supplements
If you want to try a natural treatment option instead of over-the-counter medication, here are a couple of supplements we can recommend. They are available in our online supplement shop:
Allergena Texas Cedar Fever products are available in formulas for both kids and adults. They are a liquid supplement form that you place under your tongue and a form of immunotherapy to jumpstart your body’s natural immune response. These drops are designed to provide allergy relief from the region’s trees, weeds, and grasses, improving common symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, sinus pressure, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes.
Sinus Shield contains several vitamins and herbal ingredients known for their beneficial immune-boosting properties when it comes to seasonal allergies. This formula includes vitamins C, D, and zinc, in addition to quercetin, bromelain, nettle root and grape seed extracts, and N-acetyl l-cysteine for comprehensive histamine support.
These allergy relief home remedies, along with natural supplements, could help you feel your best during allergy season! Reach out to us if you have any questions, and explore more health and wellness tips to stay up to date on the latest news from our family-owned pharmacy!
