| As fall kicks off, the statistics for allergic reactions go | | | | photosensitivity. The sunglasses can help protect |
| sky high. About 50 million Americans suffer from | | | | your eyes from the sun’s heat and irritation. |
| seasonal allergy caused by ragweed and other weed | | | | Other unproven ways to respond to seasonal allergy |
| pollens, and mold spores. The American Academy of | | | | that you may want to consider: |
| Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology estimates that | | | | 1. Stay away from dairy products. As much as they |
| 20% of the U.S. population suffers from allergies | | | | are really enjoyable, dairy products will trigger your |
| symptoms on a regular basis. | | | | body to produce more phlegm and just worsen your |
| A lot of people cannot sleep, work, and do their daily | | | | symptoms. |
| routines because of ragweed allergies causing | | | | 2. Eat healthy. Make sure that your diet will be rich in |
| uncontrollable sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery | | | | Vitamin C which can boost your immune system and |
| eyes, and coughing. | | | | acts as a naturally antihistamine. You can also take |
| Here are some tips which can help you during the | | | | about 1000 mg of Vitamin C on a daily basis to shield |
| allergy season: | | | | yourself from ragweed allergy and other seasonal |
| 1. Apply the cold pack to your eyes and your face | | | | allergies. Omega-3 rich food like flaxseed, salmon, and |
| since it can help a lot in relieving the itching, swelling | | | | walnuts will also help. |
| and irritation. | | | | 3. Magnesium can also help to ease your breathing. |
| 2. Get a HEPA air cleaner to filter particles which are | | | | About 400 mg is ideal according to immunologists. |
| about 20 microns or smaller. Pollens and allergens are | | | | Consult your allergy doctor so you can be tested for |
| about that big small so these devices will help in | | | | allergies. Most often than not, people who have |
| cleaning the indoor air of your home | | | | allergies are also sensitive to some foods that they |
| 3. You can also try to nasal saline irrigation to help | | | | usually take. Some people who are allergic to birch |
| remove trapped allergens and excess mucus. | | | | pollen, for example, also react to potatoes, carrots, |
| 4. Horseradish, hot mustard, and chili pepper on your | | | | and apples. Ragweed allergy is also aggravated if you |
| favorite dish can increase nasal secretions and help | | | | do not react well to a glass of milk. |
| cleanse your nasal membranes of pollens and other | | | | Find out what allergens cause you trouble so you can |
| particles. | | | | avoid them, modify your lifestyle, and protect |
| 5. Wear sunglasses when you go outdoors. Hay | | | | yourself from these seasonal allergies. |
| fever or allergic rhinitis brings with it some | | | | |