Those Annoying Allergies - Hay Fever, Eczema and Itchy Skin and How to Get Rid of Them!

Allergies are the most common respiratory condition, affecting 22 million Americans. Those annoying symptoms that you may be experiencing right now ( Spring and Fall are notorious for Hay Fever sufferers ) of itchy eyes, nose, palate, sneezing and runny nose are due to the release of histamines.

Many conventional medications have unwelcome side effects, and sometimes those side effects are even worse than the allergy itself. What to do about this? There is another option you can try, and that is to go the natural route. It's been extremely effective for me, and I don't ever worry about the runny nose, post nasal drip, itchy skin, watery, irritated eyes anymore.

Herbs are effective anti-histamines, without the many side effects of over the counter medicines. Some herbs are also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, protecting respiratory lining from damage. Many can help break up and expel mucus, while acting as astringents to dry up excess secretions.

A few examples: Bromelain is a pineapple-based extract that is an anti-inflammatory, stops histamine release. Ginkgo reduces allergic wheezing by relaxing bronchial spasms. Horseradish eases watery, irritated eyes, nose, sinuses.

What about Eczema and Itchy Skin you ask ? Once again, herbs come to the rescue. The skin is a remarkable protective barrier and is the largest organ in the body. However, sometimes allergic skin conditions can occur. Often related to respiratory allergies, Eczema takes a variety of forms, with a mix of itchy skin, eruptions and dryness and cracking. Eczema and other skin conditions like dermatitis and psoriasis are all very treatable by herbal and nutritional therapy.

Topical gels and creams of the herb Aloe protect and soothe while encouraging healing. Helps in rashes, burns, wounds. Reduces pain, itching. Chamomile topical creams or ointments can greatly reduce dermatitis, eczema. In Europe it is used as an internal and external anti-inflammatory and pain reliever of psoriasis.

Chickweed is a soothing skin ointment for dry, irritated itchy skin. Gotu Kola treats a wide range of skin diseases, especially thickened skin or scaly rashes. Improves connective tissue formation, reducing scar tissue.

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Raymond Entwistle is an herbal researcher and author of "How to blast your allergies away forever !" He cured himself of his hay fever and itchy skin using his original natural remedies.

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