Allergy season is typically from February until summer. About 1/5 of people suffer from some kind of allergy- intensity varies from person to person. There are a lot of things you can try, ranging from natural remedies to over the counter medications, to prescribed allergy shots.
Here is a list of things that can help you manage your spring allergies without needing a prescription:
- Allergy medication
- Nasal spray
- Closing windows
- Cleaning vents
- Replacing air filters
- Get an air purifier
- Rinse your sinuses- only use distilled water
- Take apple cider vinegar
- Consume local raw honey
- Wash your face and your hair
- Avoid excess time outside
- Increase vitamin C intake
- Maintain a good Zinc level
- Butterbur tea
- Lemons
- Ginger
- Check the pollen counts before going outside
- Wear a hat and sunglasses to help keep pollen off your face and out of your eyes
- Shower immediately after being outside to help reduce the impact
