Thanks to the incessant return of allergies year after year, through my own quest of trial and error I have discovered the road to relief. There are several things a person can do and also things one should avoid when seeking freedom from seasonal allergies. The intensity of seasonal allergy symptoms can range from person to person anywhere between annoying, torturous and utterly unbearable. For this reason, some people need only use one or two methods to eliminate their symptoms; others will need to be more aggressive. Similarly, some people are very receptive to methods from which others will not equally benefit; therefore, it is wise to explore every trick to find out what works best for you. From medications to water exercises, there is hope for you!

To start, there are a few things that should be avoided by anyone suffering from seasonal allergies. You may suspect I am going to say you should stay inside all day and keep the windows closed. If this is a comfortable lifestyle for you, by all means, go for it! This is not possible for me, however, so I will not assume it is a workable solution for anyone else. It is wise to avoid grassy fields and dusty attics whenever possible but there is something worse than these. It is important to first understand that our best defense against toxins that cause seasonal allergies is our own immune system. From the hairs and mucous in our noses to the walls of our cells, our bodies have many layers of defense. However, as your irritated eyes and inflamed nasal capillaries tell you, your immune system can be breached. That is why it is so important to focus on strengthening the immune system rather than shutting ourselves off from the beautiful blossoms and breezes of nature. Vitamin C, rest and sufficient water intake are all well known immune system supporters. There is another that is just as important as these but relatively new to the scene. We call this one trans fat. These are artificial (man-made), processed fats; harmful to the human body in every way. Avoiding trans fatty acids is essential for fighting allergies because they increase inflammation, thereby increasing sneezing, itching eyes and the like. Fast foods and many other processed foods contain trans fats. Fortunately, the Federal government now requires food labels to reveal the presence of trans fats so we can more easily protect ourselves.

While you are conscientiously avoiding trans fats, decrease inflammation in your body even more by taking

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