It’s cold and wintry out right now, but Spring is just around the corner, and for some, that means allergies!  Many people unnecessarily suffer from seasonal allergies when a few simple natural remedies can offer a lot of allergy relief.  

Start eating local raw honey now!

Ingesting local honey that’s likely to contain some of the same pollen you’re allergic to can help boost your immunity. But you need to find local raw honey and start eating it for several months leading up to allergy season!  Stop by either location to see our selection of local raw honey.

Drink more water.

Drinking plenty of water will help prevent higher histamine production and alleviate allergy symptoms. Drink three quarts (12 8-ounce glasses) daily during allergy season.

Drink peppermint tea.

The menthol in peppermint tea acts as a decongestant, which helps break up that icky mucus.

If exercising outdoors, go in the evening.

Most allergy sufferers experience more sneezing and itching in the a.m., as many trees release their pollen first thing, while ragweed pollen seems to attack midday. Try to stay indoors from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, when pollen is at its peak, and stick to spending time outdoors in the evenings.

Try steam inhalation.

Pour boiling water into a large bowl. Cover your head with a towel, lean over the bowl, and breathe in the steam. Inhale through your nose for 5-10 minutes. You can do this three to four times a day.  (Add a drop or two of peppermint or eucalyptus oil.)