Surviving the allergies season

Seasonal allergy symptoms; the topic of my life lately. Since I’m not alone in suffering, I decided a blog post was in order. I didn't start getting seasonal allergies until I was in college. Somehow, I avoided the horrible itchy eyes, and sinus headaches until then.
My mom has always suffered from severe allergies, so I’m counting my blessings that mine aren't worse. My allergies have never been worse than they are now! However, I still have my fair share of sneezing and watery eyes when the seasons change. So, I  wanted to share the best way to combat this allergy season, because Honey you are going to need all the tools possible to fight this.


ALLERGY DO’S & DON’TS:

DO start taking your antihistamines early in the season before symptoms start, and take them right before you go to bed to avoid drowsiness during the day.

DO switch up your allergy medications. You can become insensitive to medication after taking it for 4-6 weeks. You’ll want to switch to a different medication for around 2 weeks and then go back to your regular brand.











DO and DO  I emphasize on this try  a natural alternative to over the counter or prescription allergy medications. Combining lemon, lavender, peppermint, and essential oils creates an all-natural antihistamine. And the best thing is you’ll never  develop an immunity to  to this natural alternative .

DON’T open the windows of your house and car during peak pollen times.

DO change your air filter before each new season to remove pollen, dust and mold. You might also want to consider installing a HEPA filter in your AC unit.

DO wear your sunglasses when you go outside to keep pollen from blowing in your eyes.

Since there's an app for everything, DO download a pollen counter or allergy app for your phone or tablet. There are quite a few apps that will tell you the pollen count for the day.

DON’T stress. Stress can  increase allergy symptoms.

DO  Eat Yogurt and other probiotics.

DO take off your shoes and change your clothes when you get home in the evenings to avoid tracking pollen throughout your house.
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DO eat foods that contain the omega-3 fatty acid, and EPA. Cold water, fatty fish, and shellfish are great sources of this fatty acid and have been shown to reduce inflammation that contributes to allergy symptoms.

DON’T park your car under a tree.

DO educate yourself about foods that affect seasonal allergies such as: cantaloupe, carrots, celery and bell peppers. Avoid Spicy Foods When Pollen Counts Are High and Don't Eat Raw Foods at the Height of Allergy Season.

DO keep your house dry, wash your bedding more often, vacuum, and dust regularly.
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DO take a teaspoon a day of honey or ½ a teaspoon of bee pollen. Some say consuming honey daily before allergy season can help your body grow accustomed to the pollen and immunize your body against it.