Allergy Relief: Four Tips to Try

Spring is springing forth in all its glory here in the Bay Area. This means tons of pollen wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers.

Fortunately, there is much you can do to suffer less. Here are four potent strategies to help you suffer less these tips work great whether or not you use allergy medications):

Rinse your nose: Traditional Neti Pot, or more modern methods of nasal rinsing, help flush out allergens before they have time to activate the inflammatory histamine, and the saline is soothing your mucus membranes. Read up on a detailed review of ways to wash your nose. 

Cut down on incoming pollen: Wear your mask when gardening, doing errands etc. Keep your HEPA filter running 24/7. Be sure to clean the pre-filters and replace the HEPA filter per the suggested schedule to ensure optimal performance. Don’t have a HEPA filter? They can be game-changing for those with allergies and are well worth the expense. 

Calm your system: Allergies are an overreaction; your body goes into hyperdrive in response to the perceived “threat” of the pollen. Everything you can do to calm your body will help reduce symptoms. This means focusing on the basics of good health: plenty of sleep and rest, avoiding inflammatory foods as best you can (sugar and alcohol fan the flames of inflammation), and soothing your nervous system through breathing exercises, meditation, or guided imagery - whatever works for you.

Get help: Acupuncture and herbs are hugely helpful in keeping allergy symptoms at bay. If you are not already on a regular acupuncture schedule, it’s best to start getting treatments before the worst of your allergy season if you can, but no worries if you are already in the thick of it. Make an appointment! We are here to help you enjoy life more.

Spring doesn’t have to be miserable.

 Kirstin Lindquist, L.Ac, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Wellness, Owner

 “I assist people in shedding obstructions and old patterns so that they may bring more of who they are, their true nature, into the world”