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Remedies For Seasonal Allergies.

If your lucky enough not to suffer from seasonal allergies, then you probably know someone who does. Allergies typically show up in spring and autumn. Getting out and enjoying fields of spring flowers or the colours of nature heading into winter can be imposable. Many symptoms including burning, itchy, red eyes( click for specific eyelid problems and cures) and stuffed or irritatingly runny noses are a sign of the times. With water accumulating in our heads, especially around the ears. The onset of headaches only adds to the level of discomfort.

Are there any allergy remedies that allow you to enjoy the seasons without suffering the allergy symptoms? Over the counter medications can offer temporary relief, however many carry side effects such as drowsiness, and you can't afford this in your daily working life. There are a few natural allergy remedies that are worth trying to find some relief.

It's important understand the dynamics of allergies. Many allergies are triggered by:

• Pollen

• Pet dander

• Mould

Mould in particular has a nasty habit of targeting your mucous membranes. One spore of any of these offenders may become attached to your soft mucous membranes, located in your nasal passages. This in turn triggers your immune system to produce histamines. Histamines cause your body to respond to the invasion, producing reactions that cause your body to flush these unwanted invaders. The results of this flushing action are the symptoms of allergies, which are the cause of your suffering!

Conventional over the counter antihistamines reduce your body's natural efforts to eliminate your body of the offenders, whilst reducing the symptoms, which caused you to seek medication in the first place. So is there any natural allergy remedies that allow your body to do the job without the annoying symptoms?

The answer is yes there are. Natural allergy remedies aim to prevent symptoms before they occur. Here is just a short list of allergy remedies that are worthy of consideration.

Dietary input figures prominently in the impact of your symptoms. Studies have shown that foods rich in the Omega-3 fatty acids tend to suppress allergic reactions.

• Cold water fish
• Flaxseed
• Naturally raised meats and eggs,
• Walnuts are rich in this nutrient.

Include these foods in your diet for a positive effect.

Among the natural allergy remedies, try hot dijon mustard, horseradish or hot chili peppers as a nasal decongestant. You'll experience immediate relief.

In Indian culture, the Neti pot is the vehicle of choice. A Neti pot is a small vase of salt water which is used like a nasal spray, deactivating the offending intruder, both preventing attacks and relieving nasal congestion.

Other natural allergy remedies abound in the world of herbs. Butterbur, a common weed in Europe, provides an alternative to OTC antihistamines. Papaya enjoys a special synergism with proteins, pertinent to relief of allergy symptoms. Eyebright relieves nasal congestion, thick mucous and coughs. Hay fever and nasal congestion may be relieved with skunk cabbage root.

For a truly different approach, try Cubeb, the unripe berry of this native pepper of Sumatra. When crushed and rolled into an herbal "cigarette", hay fever symptoms subside.

Allergies have the ability to make us feel very tired and unwell. With a little forward planning and some trial and error, we can learn to control these problems without damaging our bodies natural defences and immune system.