8 Healthy Ways to Calm Your Ragweed Allergies
Managing fall and ragweed allergies can be part of your life.
Ragweed allergies can be often confused for colds and flu, especially this year when we have an active Coronavirus (COVID-19) that has similar and often strange symptoms. Right now, allergies produced by ragweed are super common in my region on the east coast and northeast.
Allergies are no fun. Taking medicine every day is not a good idea but many allergy sufferers do. Some people live on medication like Flonase and other OTC (nonprescription) medicines like Claritin, which do work for certain people. But if that idea bothers you like it does me, keep reading…
Medicines every day are not healthy-good and your body develops immunity to medications. You may choose to live a healthier life, which is exactly what I do. (No judgment at all, but that’s just what we have to decide on and deal with here having earthly bodies.)
I have a natural and healthy daily regimen that I’ve discovered over the years that help lessen the annoying daily symptoms.
In the morning, one of the first things I do is:
1. Steam. Steam on the stove with peppermint oil, until I can take a warm steamy shower. Releasing a few drops of eucalyptus oil is good for morning showers to clear sinuses and help wake you up.
2. Neti pot. This is by far the best allergy invention yet! By cleaning out nasal passages with natural sea salt and (boiled or purified) water, you prevent sinus infections. Do this every week at a minimum, but I like twice a week during allergy season (or year-round). Continue reading “8 Healthy Ways to Calm Your Ragweed Allergies and Pollen Sensitivities”
