What we do is just as powerful as what we eat to keep ourselves operating at our highest energy. This especially applies during allergy season. Instead of just popping a pill and trekking ahead as usual, try taking care instead.
Know Your Season: If you know exactly what allergy triggers you are susceptible to (get tested by your doctor or carefully chart your reactions this year), you can take extra care by following this seasonal guide:
Alder: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Hazelnut: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Elm: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Birch: Mar, April, May, June
Maple: Mar, April, May, June
Oak: Mar, April, May, June
Sorrel: April, May, June, July, Aug, Sept
Stinging Nettle: April, May, June, July, Aug, Sept
Beech: April, May, June
Spruce: April, May, June
Buttercup: May, June, July
Mugwort: July, Aug, Sept
Horseradish: This condiment has an extreme ability to thin abundant mucus so it can drain from the nasal passages. Eat as much as you can tolerate (yummy on crackers!) or make a tea by combining horseradish, lemon juice and honey. Drink throughout the day.
Keep Windows Closed: It may seem simple and you may feel like you are missing the