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Archive for March, 2010

When allergy season hits, do you find yourself sniffling and sneezing your way through the day? If so, you already know that allergies are no fun, and you might be seeking natural ways to relieve allergies without having to take prescription medications. Maybe prescription medications haven’t even worked for you! Have no fear, try these simple solutions below and one might just be what you’ve been searching for.

 Drinking More Water

You may have discovered this already, but if you drink more water, mucus secretions will be thinner and your nose won’t be dried out from constantly blowing it.

 Vitamins and Minerals

Among the natural remedies that can help are vitamins A, B5, B12, C, and E. They all have different effects on the body, so be sure to consult a natural health expert, pharmacist or doctor before taking them. Omega-3 fatty acids, grape seed extract, and pantethine are some more supplements that will help reduce your allergic reactions.

 Herbs

Some herbal remedies include kelp, which boosts the immune system, licorice root, which reduces inflammation, and ginger root, which helps to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Marshmallow root relieves irritation, while burdock clears congestion and mullein helps to soothe your throat. Some people report great success treating hay fever with stinging nettle. There are a great number of herbs to help naturally treat allergies, but not all of them might work for you because everyone’s body chemistry is different, so you may have to experiment.

 Butterbur

One herb in particular, butterbur, has received great attention lately, as it proved just as effective as a regular antihistamine medication in treating symptoms of allergies without the side-effect of drowsiness, and it has been given approval as an allergy remedy by British researchers.

 Spicy Foods

Another way to thin mucus secretions is through eating spicy foods! Onion, garlic, hot ginger and cayenne pepper are common choices, but any spicy food that clears your nasal passages can bring you temporary natural relief from the suffering of allergies.

 Neti Pot

A special pot that helps you wash out your sinuses, many allergy sufferers swear by it. If you have a little money to invest, you might find this solution works well for you.

 Some natural remedies can have adverse effects when taken in combination with other medications or natural remedies, so seek the advice of your doctor as to which herbs and vitamins you should take. Natural remedies can really help prevent you from suffering from allergies during that season!

Blueberries are delicious and most people love eating them. They have less sugar content than other fruits but still taste great.

 If you can get fresh blueberries then be sure to enjoy them.  

 Antioxidant rich foods are important for cognitive functions and blueberries are at the top of the list.

 Blueberries contain antioxidants called phytochemicals and anthocyanins that can improve heart and brain health while fighting against cancer.

 This humble berry is believed to contain unknown chemicals that fight memory decline and improve brain functions.

 Another benefit is that blueberries can reduce belly fat and help prevent diabetes.

 In studies, rats that were fed blueberry compounds grew new neurons and improved their memories.

 This humble berry is one of the super foods that nature has provided for us. They taste great and it may be hard to believe that they can also be so good for us.

 If you combine a healthy diet that includes antioxidant rich foods such as blueberries with exercise then you are well on your way to a healthier lifestyle. Now if you cut back on sugar and grains you can see spectacular improvements.

 Forget about all the processed and junk food and grab a handful of wholesome goodness instead. You can’t go wrong with organic blueberries.

Blueberry capsules for your health

It’s quite a job to try and stay healthy these days. The fast pace and processed food can cause diseases such as hardening of the arteries.

You may want to take a look at the article just posted here about natural artery cleanse choices.

Studies suggest that getting improper sleep cause weight gain and decreases gray matter. If you have problems sleeping then discover ways that you can improve your sleeping habits.

These anti-aging tips are also good for sleeping better