For years, I used to wake up every morning with a stuffed-up nose. I used to think I had the type of body constitution that was naturally susceptible to colds. But I wondered why, despite all my precautions to keep warm before bedtime, I would still wake up with a stuffed-up nose in the morning. I always asked myself, I don’t feel like I have a cold but why is my nose stuffy?

I finally discovered the reason why about a year and a half ago. It was an allergy. Apparently, having a stuffed-up nose when you wake up in the morning is a sure sign of an allergy. So it wasn’t an all-year-round cold after all. I was surprised. I always thought that allergies only affected the skin, but nothing could be further from the truth.

Ok, so I had an allergy. The next step was to find out the source of my allergy. A doctor can help you by administering a series of tests. The most common medical method is by scraping your skin and dabbing it with some substance in order to see the skin’s reaction to it. Among the most commonly tested substances are grass and pollen. Sometimes, doctors can try one substance after another before finding out the source of your allergy.

The alternative to visiting a doctor is taking a simple allergy treatment that is probably available over the counter at your local drugstore.

It was my friend, Eric, who told me about these allergy treatments. As a kid, Eric has his share of allergies, especially during spring and summer when his nose was constantly runny and just wouldn’t stop twitching all the time. He carried around a box of tissues everywhere he went and, as such, was the constant butt of what he called an endless stream of jokes.

After enduring those daily taunts and his stuffy nose for several years, Eric finally discovered that he was allergic to hay (he lived on a farm) and as soon as he started taking allergy treatments regularly, his nose problems stopped. And thankfully, so did the teasing of his neighbors and classmates.

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Preventing allergies to pet dander involves keeping the pets out of the bedroom and off of upholstered furniture, bathing the pets on a regular basis and eliminating as much carpeting as possible from the home. Reduce allergies to dander in pets with health information from an immunologist in this free video on allergies.

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Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies knows how daunting spring can be. The flowers are in bloom, the birds are coming back from their southern vacation and you can’t stop sneezing. There is nothing like a cool, spring morning when the pollen count is so high, you can’t go outside or you will suffer from sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and an itchy throat. Seasonal allergies — your worse nightmare.

The routine is the same every year and the medicine cabinet is filled with anti-allergy medication. There are those who suffer differently from season allergies. While the common symptoms affect many people, seasonal allergies are worse in people who suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis. Seasonal allergies aren’t just an inconvenience anymore, but become a medical problem. People are hospitalized every year from seasonal allergies.

There are ways to help yourself to make the seasonal changes easier.

1. Eating essential fatty acids is one of the ways to lower the symptoms from seasonal allergies. Studies that have been done have showed that essential fatty acids and flaxseed help reduce allergic reactions in many people. Increase your daily dose of these essential fatty acids.

2. Get extra Vitamin C. This vitamin can lower the amount of histamine found in the blood. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C to ward off any potential problems. You can even help your body fight off any colds.

3. Monitor pollen and mold counts. If you keep a close eye on the pollen and mold counts, you will know when it is safe to venture outdoors. Keep the windows and doors sealed tight to prevent seasonal allergies. However, check the house for mold as well. These can keep your allergies going if there is mold in the house.

4. Wash clothes when coming in from the outside during pollen season. The pollen that sets off your seasonal allergies is the microscopic kind. You can’t see it, but it gets into your system, which is what drives your body crazy. If you were gardening or went for a walk, take off the clothes you were wearing and wash them as soon as possible. This will help with keeping the pollen at bay.

5. Wash your hair before bed. If you were outside during the day, pollen could be trapped in your hair. What you don’t want is the pollen going from your hair to your pillow. At that point, you are doomed because you will suffer from seasonal allergies all night long. Wash your hair before going to bed to ensure a good night’s sleep.

Seasonal allergy sufferers don’t have to be discouraged any time a brand new season starts. There are ways to prevent seasonal allergies and tricks to make the allergy season more bearable.

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Hives are raised, itchy welts on the surface of the skin caused by hypersensitivity to a substance. When the body encounters a substance that it is allergic or sensitive to, it releases histamines and other chemicals into the bloodstream. As a result, the capillaries and tiny veins leak. The leaking fluid gets trapped in the skin and lining membranes, which causes the localized swelling seen with hives. The welts,which are also called wheals, may remain small, or may spread large enough to join together. With hives,the center of the welt blanches, or turns white, when pressed.

   When hives occur around the face, particularly around the lips and eyes, they are called angioedema. Angioedema may also occur on the hands, feet and throat. Hives can come and go suddenly, often without any apparent cause. It is estimated that up to 70% of hives go undiagnosed as to the cause, because they can appear hours after exposure to the irritant.

Symptoms of Hives:

Swelling, itchy and sometimes painful:
    Your skin swells which is covered by small or sometimes large red colored rings or patches. Wheals or welts appear all over your body which is very itchy. Their shapes vary and keep disappearing and reappearing within minutes or hours. You can see raised pink lesions too all over your body in different sizes.

Difficulty in routine activity:
    You may find difficulty in breathing and swallowing. Your level of anxiety increases which causes rapid and irregular heart beat. You may even suffer from loss of consciousness, dizziness or faintness.

Causes of Hives:
 
Allergy:
    Being allergic to medications, nuts, eggs, berries, insect bites, jelly fish, can release the batch of
hives. If you are exposed to animal dander it may also cause an allergic reaction. Wearing tight clothes and jewelry which does not suit you can also be another reason for hives.

Exposure to extreme weather:
    If you are being exposed to extreme temperatures you may suffer from this condition. Presence in extreme heat and extreme cold can create such problems.

Sweat:
    Hives may start developing once you come in contact with sweat or water.

Home Remedies:

Hives treatment by using calamine lotion:
    By applying this lotion it can grant you relief from the itchy feeling.

Hives treatment by using milk of magnesia:
    By dabbing milk of magnesia on the lesions, provides some relief. As milk of magnesia is an alkaline solution it helps in removing the irritating itchy sensation.

Hives treatment by using herbal tea:
    Calming our nerves is one of the important things to do, as stress makes the matter worse. Drinking peppermint or passionflower tea is very good. You can also try chamomile, valerian and catnip which also soothe your nerves.

Hives treatment by using cornstarch:
    To stop the itching get 1/2 a tub filled with warm water, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup baking soda.Soaking yourself at least once a day can make a lot of difference.

Hives treatment by using cayenne pepper:
    Consume cayenne pepper capsules to help the healing procedure. You can also have vitamin C, vitamin E or zinc for quick relief.

Diet for Hives:

Avoid allergen triggering food:
    Avoid food like eggs, strawberries, berries, peanuts, nuts, chocolates, cheese, tomatoes, soy products, shellfish and many more. Find out the food that is allergic to you and avoid having it.

Other treatment for Hives:

Use of Acupressure:
    By massaging the trapezius points, you can find some relief. This trapezius muscle is found between the neck and the shoulder. By giving the vital pressure it may help you clear the red and white ringed patches of your body.

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To treat dust allergies, keep the home environment as clean as possible, put allergy-proof dust mite covers on the mattress and pillows, and consider taking asthma medications for the allergy itself. Keep a clean environment to reduce dust mites in the house with health information from an immunologist in this free video on allergies.

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Allergies plague millions of people worldwide each year. Different people are allergic to different types of irritants, but the pain and discomfort they feel is always the same. The stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and other adverse affects caused by allergies, can make you miserable anytime of the year. Many people resort to using expensive and often unsafe medication to treat their allergies, just to get a little bit of relief. However, there is a better way to get relief, natural allergy cures are both inexpensive and effective, and can often provide you with instant relief.

Prepare a Clean Environment

The first step in treating your allergies with natural methods is to create a clean home environment. Take the time to clean every inch of your home, and to wash all of your clothing and bedding in an allergy free detergent. Removing irritants from your home will ensure that you can breathe easier there.
Consider investing in an air purifier for your home that is made for reducing allergy causing irritants. An air purifier will take in and cleanse the air in each room of your home. They come in a wide variety of sizes, and can clean anywhere from one room to an entire house within a few hours time.

Stinging Nettles

Once used for joint relief many years ago, stinging nettles are also useful when used as an expectorant. They are a wonderful natural allergy cure for helping to clear up your sinuses and solving any breathing problems you may be having as well. The best part is that they are available in convenient capsule form, and can be taken every day.

Gingko Biloba

Gingko Biloba is a sacred Chinese medicine that has many different healing properties. As a natural cure for allergies, it is often used to treat pressure in the sinuses. This unique substance helps to increase circulation of blood and remove discomfort, especially from behind the eye area.

Eyebright

As its name might imply, Eyebright was originally used in Greece to treat diseases of the eyes. Since then, it has been found that Eyebright is effective in treating congestion of the chest, and reduces the allergy symptoms in those who are suffering from hay fever. This herb can be purchased at any health or vitamin store, and is inexpensive as well.

Echinacea

Echinacea is an ancient natural allergy cure once used only by the Native Americans. While Echinacea cannot directly cure your allergies, it can help to boost your immune system, so that your body is better able to fight the effects of allergy symptoms. Since allergies destroy and tear down your immune systems defenses, Echinacea can also help to keep you from becoming ill.

There is no reason to spend a lot of money trying to fight your allergies. Natural allergy cures do exist, and they are just as, if not more effective than expensive prescription medications. With safe natural remedies like the ones listed above, you can breathe easier, and recover faster from debilitating allergy symptoms.

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