Stop Wasting Good Money on So-So Allergy Drugs!

Just when you thought it was safe to take a deep breath of fresh air, hold that thought! The lovely spring weather that we’re enjoying right now means that trees, grass, and other plants are releasing their allergy-inducing pollen fast and furiously, turning millions of Americans into sneezy, wheezy, watery-eyed messes!

If allergies are making you miserable, you’re not alone. So many folks suffer seasonally that drugstore shelves practically collapse under the weight of all the allergy drugs out there. But pricey medications can only do so much, and they may make you feel sleepy or jumpy. Mother Nature has provided a handful of home remedies with no side effects—that won’t break the bank:

·        Horseradish perks up the senses and clears air passages from the nose right up into the sinuses. Just grate some into a glass of tomato juice, and sip away.

·        Wild herbs, like nettle, eyebright, and elderflowers make perfect potions for allergy relief. Steep 1/4 cup of fresh herbs in 1 quart of water overnight. Strain out the solids, then drink the liquid throughout the day.

·        Steam your stuffy sniffer with a washcloth soaked in the hottest water you can stand. Lay it across your nose and sinuses for a while. It’ll loosen things up so you can breathe freely.

·        Drink juice! A lot of allergy sufferers I know swear by this jewel-toned sipper as an effective—and delicious—treatment for their seasonal woes. Thoroughly wash 3 carrots, ½ of a beet (with greens), and ½ of a cucumber, then cut them into small sections, and process them in your juicer. Drink two to three 8-ounce glasses of the combo per day.

If you’re really suffering and just can’t seem to get any relief, don’t leave home without a face mask. There was a time when seeing masked people jogging or mowing the lawn would make us think that aliens had landed, but not anymore. These inexpensive masks (available at any drugstore) are a great way to protect airways from allergy overload.