It is possible: eat your hay fever away

My friend started sniffing a bit in January, the weather was too mild and therefore things that shouldn't bloom yet were blooming. With March on the menu, the hay fever season is officially open. Our neighbors from FavorFlav made a nice list of natural remedies against coughing and sneezing. Make use of it.

Turmeric

These herbs have a natural antihistamine effect, which means they counteract symptoms of allergic reactions. You can mostly find turmeric in Indian curries or in Indian or Indonesian cuisine, but you can also add it to soup or make tea from it.

Fish

Fish that is rich in oil, such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel, is also good for you during hay fever season. Fatty fish contains a lot of Omega-3, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, multiple servings of fish per week could alleviate hay fever symptoms.

Garlic

It may smell, but garlic helps keep your airways less congested. So it helps with sneezing and blowing your nose, meaning that after eating a lot of garlic, you might feel a bit more relieved from mucus.

Pineapple

Not only does pineapple contain many vitamins that you need when you're sick, but it also has a large amount of bromelain, an anti-inflammatory. A good reason to consume a lot of it.

Vitamin C

In general, eating more vegetables and fruits is always a good idea. Kiwi and broccoli, for example, contain a high level of vitamin C. This is an antioxidant and helps alleviate symptoms. Complete healing unfortunately won't happen, but every little bit helps.

Text: FavorFlav