After a long winter, it is such a relief to enter into Spring! A relief, that is, unless you don’t find any relief due to allergies and sinus issues. In fact, if this is the case for you, you may be dreaming of the cold, short days of winter without all the sneezing, dripping, and itching.

Don’t let the pollen get you down. Instead, you can fix sinus issues & allergies today! We have 10 all-natural, healthy strategies to cut down the pollen you experience, bolster your body’s defenses, and help you enjoy spring and summer more.

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10 All-Natural, Healthy Strategies to Fix Sinus Issues & Allergies Today

1. Take a daily dose of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar.

There are 2 ways raw apple cider vinegar can help:

• In lab tests, scientists have found that the bacteria in raw vinegar can actually improve immune factors and protect from an allergic reaction (4).
• Apple cider vinegar is a natural decongestant, and it causes your sinuses to drain when you drink it. While the relief is temporary, it is effective and reduces the risk of clogged sinuses becoming infected.

What’s more, unlike medication decongestants, you are not at risk of rebound congestion, which can occur with long-term use of decongestants and results in worsening symptoms.

How should you take it? ALWAYS dilute apple cider vinegar. Taken straight, it can damage your esophagus.

Instead, mix 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 4 oz. water, 1/2 tsp ginger, ½ tsp cinnamon, and stevia to taste. Take 2-3 times per day during allergy season.

2. Increase Omega-3s and Anti-Inflammatory Foods

To reduce whole body inflammation, take an omega-3 supplement daily, eat fatty fish, and consume anti-inflammatory foods regularly.

First, take an omega-3 supplement such as Dr. Colbert’s Wild Alaskan Salmon Omega-3 every day. If you’re able to also eat 12 oz. of fatty fish per week, that’s great.

Why?

Studies have shown that those with seasonal allergic reactions and asthmatic allergies actually have higher underlying inflammation even when they are not showing symptoms (2). These results have led experts to believe that reducing the underlying inflammation may improve asthmatic and allergic conditions. Of course, if you are “aspirin-sensitive” or on blood thinners, always talk to your doctor before starting or increasing fish oil.

In addition, make it a habit to eat several anti-inflammatory foods every day. This can include ginger, turmeric, spices, cinnamon, colorful vegetables, walnuts and seeds such as flaxseeds, chia seeds, and hemp heart seeds.

2. Reduce processed foods with high omega-6 fats.

As an opposite action to increasing omega-3 fats, it’s crucial to reduce omega-6 fats found in processed foods.

Omega-3 and omega-6 fats are antagonists.

While omega-3 fats reduce inflammatory factors in the body, omega-6 fats increase their production.

It’s not enough to simply increase omega-3s…you must also decrease omega-6s.

The fastest and easiest way to do this? Look at every single item you buy with an ingredient label, and avoid all products with soybean oil. Then, take it a step further and avoid all those with high omega-6s.

The full list and steps can be found here.

3. Take care of your gut health with probiotics and fermented foods.

While it may seem odd that your gut has anything to do with sneezing and post-nasal drip, probiotics have been shown to help those with seasonal allergies.

In fact, one study of 173 people who suffer from seasonal allergies found that taking a daily probiotic with lactobacillus strains significantly improved their “quality of life” scores from baseline to peak pollen compared to a placebo group (3).

It is hypothesized that probiotics can improve the quality of life of seasonal allergy sufferers by increasing the percentage of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and improving allergen tolerance.

4. Start with the Strongest Most-Effective Sinus Supplement Available

As a first defense, start supplementing with nutrients that specifically support sinus health.

Dr. Colbert has evaluated countless patients on sinus health for decades, and has designed this new, all-natural supplement to provide significant relief. Dr. Colbert has formulated a healthy sinus formula, in capsule form, to help you improve sinus health! It’s made with synergetic all-natural herbal and food-based ingredients that promote clear, healthy sinuses and mucus membranes!

Divine Health’s Healthy Sinus Formula is Soy Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, and formulated to provide significant relief. This is a great first step to fix sinus issues.

5. Try all-natural nasal sprays.

At most stores and pharmacies, you can find nasal sprays with simple ingredients like baking soda, salt, and purified water.

These sprays flush out your nasal passages. When used a few times per day they can ease allergy symptoms, especially if you begin using it proactively before strong symptoms begin.

6. Keep your floors and counters as clean as possible.

Dust mites cause many allergy symptoms.

Dusting regularly, vacuuming and using a HEPA filter, and washing floors and surfaces regularly can help reduce seasonal allergies and symptoms.

7. Leave your shoes outside.

Shoes have a way of trapping pollen on them and then depositing it all over your floor surfaces if worn inside.

Instead, remove them at the door and leave them out.

8. Keep windows and doors closed.

Especially if you live in an area with high pollen counts, keep windows and doors closed.

Pollen blows around most in the Spring, and typically in the early hours of the day. Keep windows and doors closed to avoid pollen blowing inside.

Instead, use an air conditioner if it is too warm. Make sure to change the old filters as they will most likely be full of dust, pollen, and mold.

Installing an air purifier with a HEPA filter will also help to remove allergens from the interiors.

9. After being outside, take a quick shower and change your clothes.

Clothes and hair are pollen magnets, so take them off and rinse as soon as possible!

Instead of dragging the pollen inside and sitting it in, shower and change.

10. De-Pollinate before bed.

Consider showering before bed, changing pillowcases daily, and sheets regularly. If you go to bed with pollen in your hair, it can stay on your pillowcase for days. Then, you’re essentially sleeping in pollen!

Keep these soft surfaces as clear of pollen as possible to  get a good night sleep and wake up feeling better rather than worse.

Bottom Line

Pollen and other irritating substances are a part of life for most of us. You may not be able to completely eliminate them, but you can manage them better. Use our tips to fix sinus issues and allergies this spring.