Allergies are one of the most common disorders in the spring. With the arrival of good weather the plants initiate pollination, a process that many plants carried by wind – known as the anemophilous plants – which leads to the development of a large amount of pollen in the atmosphere, with consequent problems for people with allergic relationship with him.
The proportion of pollen in the air also depends on the weather. So, on rainy days the atmosphere is free of pollen and, conversely, on windy days and clear, the proportion of pollen in the atmosphere will be much higher. At present, it is estimated that this type of allergy affects approximately 15% of the population of most developed countries and may reach up to 30% among youth. The hay fever, also known as hay fever, usually manifests itself with rhinitis (sneezing, congestion and runny nose) and conjunctivitis (itchy eyes, tearing, and swelling). If you experience these symptoms systematically at the beginning of spring is probable that we are allergic to pollen. In any event, it must go to the specialist to make us a proper diagnosis and we recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Usually the diagnosis is made by studying the patient’s medical history and performing allergy skin tests, which can be supplemented with other tests such as blood tests.
Nature offers us food for consumption in this time of year helps us to strengthen our immune system and helps alleviate the annoying effects of hay fever:
Royal jelly: enhances the body’s defenses. It is advisable to take in the morning and fasting.
- Plantain and pulmonaria: two infusions of herbaceous plants are also effective before and during the allergic process. Pour two tablespoons in a pint of water and take hot tea with honey, ginger, throughout the day.
- Apple, onion and spinach: they are rich in quercetin, a substance that helps prevent congestion and allergic reactions to pollen.
- Kiwi, orange and tomato are high in vitamin C, a natural antihistamine that relieves congestion.
- Peach, papaya and broccoli: they are rich in beta carotene, transformed by the body into vitamin A helps boost the immune system.
- Avocado: is rich in magnesium. Helps clear lungs and bronchi.
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