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How to Manage POLLEN ALLERGIES

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How to Manage POLLEN ALLERGIES

Between global warming and spring arriving earlier every year, pollen is in the air longer than ever before. Here you will find information on allergies, things that trigger allergies, tips for managing pollen allergies, and home remedies for asthma.

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Allergy Triggers

Examples of allergic triggers include:
1. Springtime tree pollens
2. Summer grasses and weed pollens
3. Animal dander
4. Dust
5. Molds
6. Fungus

Asthma may also be triggered by:
1. Chemicals
2. Smoke
3. Cold air
4. Exercise
5. Respiratory infection

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Tips for Managing Pollen Allergies



1. Keep and eye on the pollen count. When the count is high, spend more time in the indoors.

2. Keep pollen out of your home by closing your doors and windows.

3. If you've been outside, take off your shoes before entering your home, change your clothes, and wash your hair.

4. Wear sunglasses to avoid irritation to your eyes.

5. When planning a vacation, consider places by the ocean, where the pollen counts is usually lower.

6. Take an over-the-counter or prescription antihistamine.

7. Protein in some fruits and vegetables are similar to that in certain types of pollen so if you suffer from seasonal allergies you may want to consider avoiding such fruits as pears, bananas, apples, zucchinis, and cucumbers.

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Footbath to Relieve Allergy Symptoms

Needed:
Foottub, basin or bathtub
Water, lukewarm
2 tablespoons Sea Salt or Bath Salts
3 drops Lavender essential oil
1 drop Rose essential oil
1 drop Geranium essential oil
Towel

Directions:
1. Fill the foot basin or tub half full with lukewarm water.
2. Add the essential oils to the salts and mix before adding to the water basin.
3. Soak your feet while sitting for at least 15 minutes.
4. Pat your feet dry and put on warm cotton socks.

Home Remedy for Asthma

Natural Aromatic Face Splash for Asthma

Needed:

Water
1 drop Chamomile essential oil
1 drop Lavender essential oil
Towel

Directions:
1. Fill the bathroom sink with cold water.
2. Add the two drop of essential oil and swish into the water to disperse as much as possible.
3. With you eyes closed, splash your face with the water several times.
4. Pat your face dry with a towel.
5. Wait a minute or two and then repeat the process.

*This can be done several times during the day.

"Pollen" News Posts from Google

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By Patch Staff If you're allergic to pollen, this may be a good week for you to get out. While Sunday was a bothersome 8.1 pollen level, forecast in Douglaston and Little Neck will be at moderate levels Monday through Wednesday, according to Pollen.com ...
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Boston-area allergy sufferers can blame the weather for their misery as pine and grass pollen torment them with itchy eyes and difficulty breathing. The weather is clearly a factor when it comes to how much pollen we see, Dr. N. Alan Harris, ...
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  • mdk1959 Feb 24, 2012 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    People with pollen allergies should take a look at nasal irrigation. Lot's of people swear by it.
  • Jun 4, 2011 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Did You know that the "Buteyco Breathing Technique" has helped many allergy sufferers to reduce their dependency on medication and eventually stop.
  • HealthDIY Jun 5, 2011 @ 5:51 am | delete
    Yes. The "Buteyco Breathing Technique" Is Reported To Includes A Wide Range Of Other Diseases (Numbering Up to 150), Including Diabetes, Reproductive Disorders And Psychological Disorders, Which They Believe Is Caused By Hyperventilation And Hypocapnea, And Therefore Are Cured By Use Of The Buteyko Method. However, the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute asthma guideline concluded "there is insufficient evidence to suggest that breathing techniques provide clinical benefit to patients who have asthma. This Also Applies To Other Diseases As Well.

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  • JoanneOtt Mar 13, 2011 @ 12:35 am | delete
    I really like the essential oils, eucalyptus is another helpful one. These are good tips for those with allergies.
  • monarch13 Sep 24, 2010 @ 12:40 am | delete
    great info! thanks!
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