Non-drug therapies can be important allies in the treatment of some chronic or acute disease. In the case of allergic reactions, which all people are subject to, their classic symptoms can be quite uncomfortable. In some cases, patients often need to see an allergist (specialized in the treatment of allergic diseases). However, there are mild cases of allergy whose symptoms can be controlled with natural therapies, see below:
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Non-drug options to fight and/or avoid allergies
Check out some natural options below that can help prevent or reduce allergy-related nuisances.
drink green tea
Green tea has polyphenols, caffeine, minerals, vitamins, amino acids and carbohydrates. It is derived from the Camellia sinensis plant and, due to its components, it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.
Therefore, it can help in the process of combating possible allergy-causing agents. Be careful though, as too much tea can disrupt the inflammation process, which is one of our body's defense modes.
Take a relaxing hot bath
The steam from heating the water can open your airways in cases of, for example, rhinitis or allergic sinusitis, since the steam moistens and thus decreases the viscosity of the mucus deposited in the cavities nasals. Some people leave eucalyptus leaves in the shower, as the steam causes the plant to release astringent substances, enhancing the therapeutic effect.
Increase your water intake
Drinking lots of water is important to help combat allergies. Our body needs water to carry out metabolic functions, and that includes reactions that will fight what is causing your allergy. For this reason, it is extremely important that the person affected by the allergy takes plenty of water. This need increases if the patient is already using antihistamines, as they tend to dry out the skin.
