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How to get natural relief from nasty allergies
HOME REMEDIES TO THE RESCUE BY AUDREY BARRON, EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER L. RUBENSTEIN
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n the United States, allergies are on the rise across all generations, young and old. And if you’ve ever suffered with allergies, you know how miserable it can be. This time of year, as the weather is warming and allergy season approaches, it’s nice to have natural solutions ready to help you get through. Here are some remedies and practices I use and have been recommending to clients and customers for years.
Spoon up some raw local honey Honey is one of nature’s most powerful remedies for many things, including colds, coughs and wound healing. With antibacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, honey helps the body fight off sickness, including seasonal allergies. The key is to seek out local honey. When you source from a local beekeeper, you consume honey made from the pollen in your environment. A wonderful side benefit of using locally sourced honey is supporting the bees, which are disappearing by the millions every year due to pesticides and environmental pollutants. USE: For best results, have a teaspoon per day. Locally sourced bee pollen can also be consumed for this purpose.
Sip some apple cider vinegar Another seriously versatile medicine, apple cider vinegar is a staple in our house. Taking one to two tablespoons each morning kick-starts your lymph system and digestion and helps reduce mucus production. All of this helps the body handle allergens prevalent in the spring and summer months. An awesome side benefit: Regular use helps the skin to glow. You can also use apple cider vinegar as a hair rinse periodically for more manageable, shiny locks. USE: Ingest a couple tablespoons each morning.
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