All those blooming trees and spectacular flowers are beautiful to look at, but holy cow, are your  pollen allergies driving you crazy, or what? Sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and a scratchy throat, it almost makes us yearn for winter again… well, almost. But, no worries. We have some tips for you on how to naturally beat the pollen this season.

Protect Your Indoor Air

Keep the pollen out of your house as much as possible. Just a few changes to your daily routine can make a huge difference when pollen allergies are running high. Try these tips and see what a difference it can make with your pollen allergies.

●      Keep Windows Closed

●      Use an Air Purifier in the Bedroom

●      Install a HEPA Filter on Your A/C System

Wash the Pollen Off

During the pollen allergies season, everywhere you go throughout the day is a chance to pick up pollen and bring it home with you on your clothes, in your hair and on your shoes. That means you will constantly be re-exposed to it. To cut down on exposure, try these simple things at the end of the day.

●      Take a Shower When You Get Home

●      Change and Wash Your Clothes

●      Remove Shoes Before Entering the House

Wear Protection in the Yard

When working in the yard, especially doing tasks such as mowing the grass, weeding and gardening, keep your eyes and mouth covered with safety glasses (or sunglasses will work) and a hospital mask. This will keep a large majority of the pollen and other allergens from entering your body. Also, remember to immediately take a shower and change your clothes when you’re done.

Naturally Treat Pollen Allergies

Get ahead of your pollen allergies by focusing on natural immune boosting supplements and allergy treatments. Here are some of the best natural pollen fighters out there:

●      Nettle Leaf 

●      Echinacea 

●      Probiotics 

●      Saline Spray/Drops

●      Natural Allergy Sprays (such as Outdoor Allergy by BioAllers or Flonase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray)

●      Essential Oils 

You can also take dietary supplements that help provide pollen allergy relief naturally, such as UltraPollen by Premier Research Labs. Or, try liquid extract drops such as Pollen Defense by Herb Pharm.

Load Up on Fluids

If you start to feel a little stuffy, up your fluid intake. Drinking more water throughout the day will help flush out allergens and thin out mucus. Juices, teas, vitamin C drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages are great too, drink up!

Don’t let pollen allergies hold you back from enjoying your summer. Following these easy tips can help you get ahead of the discomfort and possibly even avoid an attack all season long. Good luck!

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