This Monsoon, Try These Food Items To Prevent Seasonal Allergies Naturally

Fight against seasonal allergies begins with consumption of these healthy foods that can fortify your system…

Seasonal allergies are quite common, but they can be a nuisance and a source of great discomfort for someone who is suffering. In the summer-monsoon season, these allergies — also known as allergic rhinitis — can cause a lot of health issues. According to yalemedicine.org, itchy and watery eyes, throat pain and itchiness, stuffy and runny nose are all signs of allergies. Some triggers may include grass, tree pollen, and mold. But, it is important to find a way to combat these allergens naturally, as opposed to resorting to popping pills for relief. According to Ayurveda and gut health coach Dr Dimple Jangda, there are three natural remedies to fight allergies. She took to Instagram to share her list; read on.

Stinging Nettle Tea

The first form of relief is the consumption of stinging nettle tea. For the unversed, stinging nettle is a popular plant that is used in herbal medicine, and considered to be quite nutritious. Dr Jangda explained that it can relieve you of your allergies naturally, because it has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. You can simply consume it in the form of a warm tea twice or thrice a day so as to help your body fight allergies.

Honey

Also make it a point to consume local honey. According to the expert, local honey has a little bit of ‘local pollen grain’ to which you can be allergic. But, it is a good thing, because it can lead to ‘microdosing’. If you are wondering what that is, know that microdosing means introducing a ‘little bit’ of an allergen to your body slowly every day, so as to boost the immune system. “You can take one teaspoon of local honey produced in your topographic region, add half a teaspoon of grated ginger, a pinch of pepper and turmeric, and a pinch of cinnamon to it. Consume this raw, and do not mix it with hot water,” she stated.

Nasal Irrigation

The third thing with which to fight seasonal allergies is not really a food item, but a practice: nasal irrigation, for which you need a ‘jal neti‘ pot. You must prepare it by putting some salt and warm water, and then flushing your sinuses clean.

What do you think of these natural remedies?