If you're one of the 40 million American's suffering from seasonal issues, read on for some natural solutions to add to your allergy-fighting arsenal.
Quercetin Quercetin is a plant compound found in many of the foods you eat every day, including apples, onions and grapefruits.
These tasty foods contain the bioflavonoid that supports the body's response to seasonal triggers.
Foods contain varying amounts of quercetin, however, so you may want to try a supplement for best results.
Honey Honey is buzzing with health benefits.
If you're sensitive to pollen, many naturopaths believe that exposure to local honey could help.
The small amount of pollen that's found in local, raw honey may actually help desensitize you to the pollen in flowering plants in your area.
Vitamin D Is there anything the "sunshine vitamin" can't do? Your immune health has everything to do with sensitivities, and Vitamin D is a great way to build a strong immune system.
Taking 1,000 - 2,000 milligrams a day is a good starting point.
Green Tea Green tea contains an important compound called epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG.
EGCG has been shown to block key receptors in the body that are involved in seasonal triggers and responses.
Black tea also contains EGCG, but green tea contains a much higher concentration of this therapeutic compound.
Water You've heard it a million times.
Guzzle more H2O! In this case, drinking more water helps thin mucous secretions and hydrate mucous membranes.
Plus it's just plain good for you, too!