Seasonal Allergies and Complementary Health Approaches

Researchers have studied a variety of complementary health approaches to see if they are helpful for symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fev

Click here to view in browser. Complementary Health Approaches for Seasonal Allergy Symptoms If you have an allergy, your immune system reacts to something that doesn't bother most other people. Symptoms may include sneezing, coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, and itching in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. Researchers have studied a variety of complementary health approaches to see if they are helpful for symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever). There's some evidence that the herb butterbur may help to relieve symptoms. However, questions have been raised about the safety of this herb. The results of research on other natural products, including probiotics, honey, grape seed extract, and omega-3 fatty acids, are either inconsistent or too limited to allow conclusions to be reached. Several studies of acupuncture have found evidence that it may be helpful for seasonal allergy symptoms.  Rinsing the sinuses with a neti pot or other devices may be a useful addition to seasonal allergy treatment. To avoid the risk of dangerous infections, it's important to use distilled, sterile, or boiled (and cooled) water; untreated tap water may not be safe.    Find out more

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