Natural Cures for Allergies: From Acupressure to Eyebright

Having an allergy can wreak havoc on your life; the stuffy nose, headache, and fatigue, not to mention the watering eyes and sore throat.

Allergies happen when the immune system interprets a normally harmless matter (such as detergent, a particular food, grass, dust) as something harmful to the body and the immune system attacks the otherwise harmless substance. This is obviously helpful when the immune system is attacking a flu virus or a cold but when your body overreacts to a harmless matter, your body goes into overdrive and tries to expel what it believes is the offender. This keeps your body in a false state of alert.

Can your allergies be treated with natural products that actually work? They certainly can, and here are some great natural cures for allergies. As always, check with your doctor to see whether this is something you should try.

Acupressure has been known to relieve headaches, sneezing, fatigue, and trigger your immune system into a state of normalcy. There are many online acupressure charts to find the pressure spots for allergies.

Aromatherapy has been used for centuries for different kinds of ailments. There are many oils that will help loosen mucus. Peppermint, lemon balm, lavender, and chamomile are all great oils to use. You'll want to put one or a combination of oils in a steam inhalant or in the bathtub. You could use a diffuser as well.

Massage can relieve stress, but it can also help break up mucus in your body. This can alleviate some of your symptoms.

Herbs are a great natural cure for allergies. Here are some of the herbs that can be used for allergies.

Stinging Nettle: This herb has been effective in relieving hay fever. A double blind study was done with Stinging Nettle and 58% of the participants were significantly helped with their allergy symptoms.

Eyebright: This works well with Stinging Nettle. Eyebright will help anything that has to do with the mucous membranes. This can be used for cough and congestion.

White Pine: White Pine is an incredible antioxidant. It is also a wonderful expectorant that can help reduce your mucus discharge.

Homeopathy works well with your body. You can find homeopathy in the natural food store but make sure do your research first so that you pick up the remedy that fits your symptoms. Some people assume homeopathy doesn't work but usually this is a result of taking the wrong remedy.

Here are a few common allergy homeopathy remedies (and there are many more in the store) that just might clear up that stuffy nose and sore throat.

Lycopodium: This remedy works with people that have right sided nasal and throat problems. Also if bloating after meals is accompanies your allergies.

Nux Vomica: This remedy is works for people who have an array of symptoms. They often wake up sneezing and tend to crave sweets.

Pulsatilla: This remedy is for people that their allergies are worse in a warm room and they want to be in the open air. They usually get congested at night.

Silica: This remedy will help if your allergies seem to be in your upper respiratory area. You feel fatigue and low in energy.

There are many ways to get rid of your allergies without having to take an over the counter or prescription drug. It may take some searching, but you will find the right combination for you and never have to worry about allergies again.

Sources:

Prescriptions for Natural Cures: By James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.

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