Natural Allergy Remedies for the Home
Hay fever season is the worst time of the year, and if you have allergies, you know that it can last all the way from March to October. It can’t be good for you to continuously take Benadryl and other antihistamines, and studies have shown that constant use can increase your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. But it’s also no fun to lay in misery with extreme congestion. If you feel hay fever coming on, but you don’t want to load up on the allergy medication, try these natural remedies instead.
Honey
A spoonful of local honey can help relieve allergy symptoms. Local honey will contain local allergens that will help you become less sensitive to pollen over time, just like allergy shots. While there have been no real data to support this claim, it’s worth a try. However, make sure that you are not allergic to honey before consuming it in large quantities, and never give honey to infants under 1, as the bacteria can cause infant botulism. If you are trying this route, start taking it a few weeks before hay fever sets in.
