Each year, roughly 36 million Americans grapple with sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and congestion during the peak of allergy season. You know who you are!
Allergies are physiological responses of the immune system reacting to specific allergens. These can include dust mites, pollen from various trees, grasses, and weeds, as well as mold spores. They’re often small and lightweight, making them easily transportable by wind.
To neutralize these perceived threats, the immune system releases chemicals such as histamines and cytokines. While these chemicals serve a protective function, they also cause the telltale symptoms that make allergies “uncomfortable.”
All is not lost!
1. Keep Windows Closed During High Pollen Seasons: (even in your car!) This reduces exposure to wind-blown allergens, keeping allergies at bay.
2. Use Air Purifiers in Your Home: Air purifiers can filter out many airborne allergens such as dust, pollen, and pet dander.
3. Wash Your Bedding Regularly in Hot Water:
Dust mites often reside in bedding. (Cute, right?) Hot water can kill them.
4. Stay Hydrated to Keep Your Nasal Passages Moist: Proper hydration is essential for overall health and can be particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers.
5. Use the Naväge Nose Cleaner: Naväge is the natural, drug-free way to breathe better.