The effectiveness of medications does not meet a lot of patients. OTC antihistamines have side sedation, nasal sprays are addictive over time and lose their effectiveness.
Natural remedies have no negative side effects and can relieve allergic symptoms. But to begin treatment with these agents need a few weeks before the start of allergy season, as the body needs time to adapt.
Try herbs, many healers believe that herbal mixtures are superior in the long-term effectiveness of synthetic antihistamines. Take infusions of no more than 5-6 months as long-term use of herbal medicines can significantly exacerbate allergic disease.
Butterbur plant contains petaziny that inhibits the activity of histamine. Proved that the leaf extract of this plant is as effective as medication. But butterbur contains quite dangerous components - pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Infusion of leaves: brew a couple of tablespoons of chopped herbs cup boiling water, and drink a spoonful three times a day.
Nettle also contains substances that suppress histamine, it has the same effect as a pharmaceutical drug allergy, but it has no undesirable side-effects, does not cause dry mouth and drowsiness. Nettle can be found in every house, but it is most useful as an extract in capsules. You can certainly make your own infusion. Take his or capsule extract 500 mg three times a day.
Ginkgo - this herb is usually recommended to improve thinking and memory, but it also helps with allergies. The dose varies from 60 to 240 mg per day.
Omega-3 fatty acid successfully inhibit inflammatory processes and allergic including. These acids are rich in salmon and mackerel. It is possible to use the fish oil capsules. Flaxseed - also an excellent source of these acids. Take one tablespoon daily of linseed oil.
Time-tested folk remedy for allergic rhinitis - a nasal irrigation with saline, half dessert spoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Washing the nose, you are removing allergens before they harm.
Vitamin C - a great natural antihistamine, it prevents the expulsion of histamine from mast cells. Every day you need to eat as much as possible of the rich in this vitamin vegetables and fruits - lemons, grapefruit, kiwi, apples, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes.
Of course, the best remedy for allergies - is to avoid contact with the allergen, but not always possible. Begin allergy treatment folk remedies with small doses to prevent allergic to them. Also, it is important to herbal therapy course before taking a break.