Spring is glorious, especially now that it’s stop raining. We?re finally seeing signs of life! Every simple pleasure from the chirp of a bird to the bud of a tulip can make me smile ear-to-ear and I don’t care how cheesy that sounds. It’s the time for fresh starts. But first: seasonal allergies. Another of my least-favorite parts of #adulting: itchy, watery, puffy eyes, waking up congested, sneezing uncontrollably, and don’t even get me started on the post-nasal drip… I used to rely on prescription steroids and over-the-counter meds, but that never felt right. Why not treat nature with nature" I’ve come to appreciate these two natural allergy remedies, among others that I’m testing as I type. Start here, add a little patience, and remember: summer is right around the corner!
Nettle Leaf Tea ? I swear, it tastes a lot better than it sounds. Okay, so it tastes a little like hay, but it is quite mild and oddly refreshing. You’ll definitely feel like you’re sitting in a medicine woman’s hut while you sip it. And the benefits are worth going woo woo for: Nettle is a natural antihistamine and can affect allergy receptors quickly if used at the first sign of symptoms. I like to drink a cup or two daily during allergy season (grab some on Amazon).
Local Honey ? The International Archives of Allergy & Immunology did a study on local honey?s effect on allergy symptoms. Patients that consumed local honey had be...