Natural Relief for Allergies

With allergy season in full bloom hereare some natural ways to live in peace with nature.


Green Tea

Green tea, which is full of a powerful antioxidant phytonutrient called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), blocks histamine and immunoglobulin E (IgE). Both of these naturally-produced chemicals are linked with uncomfortable allergy-symptoms. Because EGCG blocks their production, allergy symptoms are reduced. Drink two to three cups of green tea daily for the best results.

Quercetin

Sources of this antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-histamine phytonutrient include:
apples
onions
berries
cabbage,
caauliflower
nuts
black, green or white tea


Pineapple Enzymee

Bromelain, which can be extracted from pineapple is anti-inflmmatory. It can help with sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other respiratory disorders.

Source of information above is the Healthy and Living Section on Card2.com http://www.care2.com/greenliving/7-ways-to-beat-allergies-naturally.html