Cure Hay Fever Using Natural Remedies
- Thursday, June 25, 2009, 6:55
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Hay fever, known as Nasal allergies in common language, potrays set of symptoms.
It is basically characterized by allergic reaction of eyes and nose to pollinosis, allergic rhinitis, seasonal changes, dust or suspended particles. Hay fever as such is a seasonal ailment predominantly occurring during spring and fall. However depending on the geographic location and the atmospheric conditions, it can last throughout the year.
Some common signs observed in hay fever are cough, headache, and itchy sensation in nose, mouth, throat, eyes or skin. Watery reddened eyes, runny or stuffed nose, sore throat, sneezes, fatigue, lack of sleep and wheezing are other specific symptoms related to nasal allergy.
Hay fever results from the auto immune response of our body to allergens which enter the body via openings from mouth, throat or nose and reach the lungs. Being light weight, pollens remain suspended in the air and end up in the lungs. This triggers the defense mechanism which immediately starts reacting to it.
Home remedies to cure hay fever
Take 1 tbsp honey and add it to pounded grapefruit as well as lemon. This concoction can be taken two times a day. Nasal irritation can be reduced by applying some petroleum jelly within the nostrils.
To get relief from itchy sensation in the throat and lungs, inhale steam from hot water containing chamomile. Shifting to a healthy diet routine and taking in vitamin C supplements can be quite effective to control hay fever.
Take 5 pieces of cloves and black pepper and put it into 4 cup water. Boil the contents. Add some jiggery or brown sugar to this solution. This herbal tea can be had thrice to clear allergens from internal organs.
Patients suffering from chronic hay fever should go for walks either in the morning or evening. Nasal sprays should be used minimally as they make the body tends to become dependent on it. Quit smoking if you are into it.
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