by K Vaze

Created on: June 12, 2009

At last the warm weather is here, after those long cold winter months, bringing back life to the trees, lawns and flowers. But for some of us, who suffer from seasonal allergies, it also brings back the awful runny, stuffy nose, red itchy eyes, sneezing and all the other symptoms of allergies, making it hard to enjoy the pleasant warm weather. For some it is a yearlong suffering, thanks to indoor allergies caused by dust mites, pet dander or mold. Some food allergy sufferers may even have to worry about foods they eat every time they have their meals.

So what do most of the allergy sufferers do at the first sign of allergy symptom? They run to the pharmacies in an effort to find some relief from these irritating allergy symptoms and buy those usual over the counter anti allergy medications, accepting the uncomfortable, bothersome and sometimes harmful side effects that come along with them. Many of us wonder, isn't there any natural remedy that can do the same job of fighting allergies without causing any side effects? Something that doesn't require you to spend fortune? Well, there are actually several easily available inexpensive natural remedies that can be used to treat all kinds of allergic symptoms.

Here are some of the best, effective and natural ways to enhance your body's ability to fight these allergic reactions to both indoor and outdoor allergens.

1. Herbal teas can sooth your symptoms and reduce their intensity

Herbal teas especially Green tea is considered extremely useful in fighting allergy symptoms. Its medicinal properties and high anti oxidant content makes it a great remedy for allergies. Similarly regular tea made with fresh ginger and lemon works really well. A concoction of Nettles and Goldenseal together has an excellent astringent and anti biotic property that dries up the excess mucus produced by body due to allergies.

2. Nuts and beans are good for you

All the nuts contain important nutrients along with omega 3 fatty acids. Sunflower seeds, Soy beans, Walnuts, Almonds are excellent sources of these essential omega 3 fatty acids. These have amazing anti inflammatory properties that reduce the swelling of nasal tissue, bronchial tubes and lung tissue reducing the stuffy nose, breathing difficulties and also reduces the accumulation of mucus. Many Asthma sufferers are deficient in essential minerals like Zinc and Magnesium which are found in these nuts and beans as well, that can help reduce symptoms related to allergy

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