We all know the feeling.
You wake up in the morning and your eyes feel like they are full of gravel.
Your nose starts to run.
You sneeze or cough.
You are in the grip of the allergy bug.
Allergies are your body's response to some irritant When your immune system has an incorrect response to some irritant, an allergic reaction is the usual result.
These can range from mild to severe that may cause you to seek medical attention.
At the very least, they are annoying and stressful Histamine is the culprit When your body receives the signal to fight off the irritant, it begins producing histamine among other antibodies.
This is the cause of the runny nose, sneezes,coughs, and itchy eyes.
Remedies are many and costly.
There are many prescription and over the counter remedies for the symptoms of allergies.
These range from some standbys such as benedryl to the newest latest doctor recommended wonder drug.
Almost all of these medicines are some form of antihistamine Allergy medicines are a big money.
You can't watch much television today without seeing several very slickly produced commercials for allergy relief medicines.
These are very expensive to make and the cost is passed on to you, the consumer of these products.
"Ask your doctor" is a favorite phrase and call to action.
Natural relief is possible It is possible to use naturally occurring medicines that are readily available to us for allergy relief.
Some foods have naturally occurring antihistamine qualities which are much easier on your system.
Apple cider vinegar is a possible remedy Some people find relief from the annoying allergy symptoms by taking a bit of apple cider vinegar about three times a day in a glass of juice.
A couple of teaspoons a day is a good place to start.
Chamomile tea is a natural antihistamine A tea brewed from chamomile is one natural medication that will help fight the effects of the allergic symptoms Two to three helpings a day of fresh brewed chamomile tea can go a long way toward feeling better.