These Natural Home Remedies for Allergies Can Help

Did you know that home remedies for allergies are really quite simple and sometimes safer than over the counter products? This is especially true for people with sensitive skin. Not surprisingly, those who suffer from airborne allergens or food allergies often have skin allergies as well. The term "allergy" simply means that the body reacts abnormally as a result of exposure to what is called an antigen or allergen. What is interesting is that you might have two people stand side-by-side and expose them to an allergen or specific food and one might react whereas the other one won’t have any adverse side effects. Allergic reactions are different for everyone but can include: headaches, sore throat, skin rashes, redness, inflammation (hives), dizziness, irritability, sinus drainage, shortness of breath, itchiness, and even blisters. These are just a few of the many reactions people can have to airborne allergens, certain foods, or contact with a product that irritates the skin. However, for those of you who are painfully aware of your allergies, we'd like to offer you some simple and safe home remedies for allergies. These won't break the bank and may save you from exposing your skin to further possible allergic reactions (that might occur from using an over-the-counter product). Simple Home Remedies for Allergies

• Avoid any foods that seem to cause a skin rash or other allergic reaction.
• Avoid heavy alcohol consumption and nicotine.
• Change your pillowcase every day or so (bed sheets too if necessary).
• A paste made from sandalwood has been shown to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of skin allergies.
• Mashed almond leaves are also said to be helpful for calming the symptoms of an allergic skin reaction.
• Drink some orange juice or take a daily Vitamin C supplement – some research suggests that this vitamin can help reduce the severity and occurrences of allergic reactions.
• For rashes over various parts of the body, try soaking in a tub with roughly a cup of uncooked oatmeal.
• Poultices are not just for treating animals – make yourself a poultice to treat a skin rash. Combine yellow dock root, dandelion, chaparral, and water in the blender (about a handful of each herb will do nicely, along with enough water to make a paste). Place the poultice over the affected area and then cover it with bandages or cheesecloth.
• For extremely dry and rough skin, try massaging pure coconut oil or olive oil into those areas.
• To help prevent allergic reactions, squeeze half of a fresh lime into a glass of room temperature water and then add 1 teaspoon of honey. Drink this daily in the morning as a preventive measure.

As you can see, there is hope for people with sensitive skin. Some people have found that by eliminating certain foods from their diet, they’ve enjoyed freedom from many of their symptoms. Foods such as tea, coffee, chocolate, soda, and other products high in sugar or chemical preservatives should be considered when trying to figure out what is possibly causing your allergic reactions. Try these home remedies and see if you don’t enjoy relief from your allergy symptoms!