Tips for easing allergies

Do you get spring allergies like I do? Here are some of my favorite tips for managing! Sign up for alerts from pollen.com. This site sends you an email every day telling you the pollen counts in your area so you can be informed and prepared! Use a neti pot a sinus rinse set to cleanse your nose and sinuses of irritants once or twice a day. Watch this video about it on the Mayo Clinic's site. You'll be amazed at how much your symptoms decrease! Start eating local honey as soon as it's available in the late winter/early spring to help your body become less sensitive to local pollens. If you suffer from severe allergies, check with your doctor first. Try cutting out dairy products. Dairy can increase congestion in some people which can make allergy symptoms worse. Substitute with almond, soy or rice milk products for a week to see if makes a difference. Drink herbal teas with peppermint and eucalyptus to support your respiratory health such as Breathe Deep from Yogi Tea. Add a morning yoga routine. Nothing loosens up a tight chest and restores the ability to breathe deeply and fully like sun salutations! Make time to relax every day. Nothing increases allergy symptoms more than overwhelm, stress or tension! Slow down and enjoy the beautiful weather!