Symptoms of hay fever are sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes and nose, and headache. Hay fever is often seasonal (when pollen is in the air), but if constantly exposed to an offending substance (e.g., pet dander), symptoms can last year-round.

From a naturopathic viewpoint, allergies are often associated with weak adrenal, immune, and digestive functions. Natural therapies are used to support and improve those functions and to alleviate hay fever symptoms. For seasonal allergies, beginning natural therapies one month before the season starts can significantly help reduce the severity of symptoms.

 

Good health can help ease allergy symptoms, and good health starts with nutrition. People sensitive to airborne allergens may also be sensitive to certain foods. Identifying and removing those foods from the diet can greatly improve health and reduce allergy symptoms.

Nutrition
To reduce allergy symptoms, eat a moderately low-fat, high-complex-carbohydrate diet. Drink 1/3 to 1/2 of body weight in ounces of water daily (e.g., a 150 lb person would drink  50 oz - 75 oz of water).

 

Include a lot of the following foods in the diet:
· Dark green, leafy vegetables
· Deep yellow and orange vegetables
· Nettles, bamboo shoots, cabbage, beet tops, beets, carrots, yams
· Onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne, horseradish

Eliminate the following from the diet:
· Alcohol, caffeine, and dairy products
· Bananas and citrus fruit
· Chocolate
· Food colorings (tartrazine)
· Peanuts
· Processed meat
· Sugar
· Wheat

Supplements
· D-Hist (contains: quercetin, stinging nettles, and bromelain and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine) - Outstanding, almost immediate relief.  One of Dr. Carolyn's favorites.

· Albizia from Medi Herb - An herbal combination that supports the upper respiratory tract and assist in maintaining healthy breathing passages.

· Allerplex from Standard Process - Nutritional support for the lungs, adrenals, softening of mucus and proper pH balance. 
· Tuna Omega from Standard Process - Omega oils have proven benefits when allergies and inflammation are a concern.

· Allergy Calm Essential Oil - An aromatherapy product designed to help relieve symptoms of allergies like nasal congestion; sneezing; runny nose; itchy, red or watery eyes..
· Pre/Pro-Biotic (Lactic Acid Yeast, Lact Enz, Zymex, OrthoBiotic, Flora Synergy)   Probiotics are bowel microflora organisms that support bowl and immune health.
· Aller Chord II - A homeopathic detoxifier designed to address inhaled/airborne allergies.

· Drainage Tone - A homeopathic drainage remedy designed to assist the body in opening blockages so toxins can be excreted.