Avoiding Seasonal Allergies
Make Some Changes in Your Diet
Making some changes in what you are eating can help alleviate some of your allergy symptoms. There are two things you need to due to avoid a runny nose, itchy eyes and headaches. Avoid foods that contribute to inflammation and eat more foods that decrease inflammation.
All those things you like about the standard American diet add to your allergy problems and should be avoided. This includes refined sugar and flour. The fats in processed foods like chips and fries are very inflammatory. Consider cutting back on red meat, eggs, poultry and shellfish. For some eggplants and tomatoes can be a trigger. This is a most important time to avoid the foods to which you have an intolerance.
That sounds like you can't eat anything!
Truth is there is quite a bit to choose from. Ginger is great for clearing the nose, thinning secretions and decreasing inflammation. Eat pickled ginger; cook it in food, or brew a tea with chunks of fresh ginger. Garlic and onions enhance immunity. Eat them liberally.
Onions, broccoli, apples, tea and red wine contain quercetin, which is a natural anti-histamine. The omega-3 fats available in salmon, flaxseed and walnuts enhances the immune system and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Green leafy vegetables are also immune enhancers. All the spring berries have excellent antioxidant and immune enhancement content.
Enjoy the abundance of Spring. You nose will thank you.
