This spring, fight spring allergies! The spring months are the most critical for people allergic to pollen. This time of year its proliferation is more intense, which is why typical symptoms appear such as nasal itching “rhinitis”, eye irritation, etc. In this article we help you combat spring allergies.
The environment does not favor
According to a Spanish study published in the journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, the highest pollen concentrations are recorded between February and June.
Currently, pollination seasons have lengthened and intensified and allergies have skyrocketed.
Lifestyle has also caused an increase in the predisposition to suffer from pollen allergies at younger ages. Another influential factor is air pollution, especially in cities.
A review of studies published in Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine highlights that urbanization, high levels of pollution from vehicles and our Western lifestyle are related to a greater frequency of suffering from respiratory allergies, especially in people who live in urban areas.
Traditional Chinese Medicine to combat spring allergies
According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), in spring the Yang of our body increases, which we would understand colloquially as “spring alters the blood.”
Spring corresponds to the Wood element and is related to the color green, the acid taste, the emotion of rage, and to the liver and gallbladder.
According to TCM, when there are allergies in spring, there is an imbalance with the wood element and an excess of Yang from the liver. The increase in Yang typical of spring especially affects the liver since both spring and liver belong to the wood element.
How to combat spring allergies
What you eat does matter
Avoid as much as possible those foods that promote respiratory allergies and therefore make us more susceptible to pollen and mites, such as: dairy products, eggs, fish, shellfish and peanuts.
It is advisable to consume a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, rich in chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals, fruits, legumes, healthy fats and quality proteins, that is, an alkaline diet. Include foods rich in “quercetin,” a flavonoid found in apples, pears, onions, green tea, and berries.
Drink plenty of alkaline water since the respiratory mucous membranes (lungs, larynx and nose, nasal passages) require good hydration. The lungs love water!
Take care of your nervous system
Did you know that stress and anxiety can aggravate your allergic symptoms?
Therefore, it is important to learn to manage stress properly. Any sport will help you, walking, yoga, Tai Chi, dancing, meditation and conscious breathing, for example.
Depura tu hígado
As I mentioned above, in spring, the “wood” season according to TCM is the best time to purify the liver.
When we clean our liver we prevent allergies and avoid recurrences.
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In case of allergies, I recommend taking 2 capfuls a day on an empty stomach, one in the morning and one at night for about 2 months. If in doubt, consult a professional for advice.
Don’t forget to also cleanse your colon with Phlush in parallel, since good colon health is crucial for good liver detox.
Clean your blood
Cleaning and oxygenating the blood and internal tissues is very important to avoid inflammation, and therefore allergies. Clean blood improves liver function, and the function of all organs in general.
For this we have liquid Chlorophyll, a 100% natural product that works true wonders on your body, try it, you’ll see.
Take at least 15 to 20 drops a day in plenty of water throughout the day.
Try homeopathy and acupuncture
In the specific case of allergic rhinitis and allergies in general, using homeopathy to treat them is also a good idea, since it allows us to reduce the number of drugs to take to relieve symptoms without causing side effects.
A good remedy would be “Pollens”, but for greater peace of mind, consult your pharmacist or a therapist so they can advise you.
According to TCM, acupuncture treatment would be focused on decongesting the nasal passages, supporting the immune system and strengthening the lungs and liver to prevent allergic reactions from recurring each year.
As you can see, you have many good tools at your disposal to avoid pollen allergies, and respiratory allergies in general during spring.
Fight spring allergies with these tips and tell us your experience in the comments. 😉
