Allergic Rhinitis

Diet tips for allergic rhinitis

Reduce dairy, refined wheat and sugar in your diet (three common allergens). This will lighten the load on the liver and lymphatic system and also help to reduce acidity in the body
Drink plenty of water to ensure that you are well hydrated (at least two litres/ day) to help flush the kidneys and lymphatic system of wastes
Herbal teas such as fenugreek and rosehip, ginger, chamomile, peppermint, elderflowers, licorice may help to soothe mucus membranes and decrease allergies
Eat fruits such as red grapes and berries as these contain powerful antioxidants to help combat any external pollutants
Start each day with a small glass of warm water and add some lemon juice to it. Lemon juice has an affinity for cleansing the body

See a Health care professional and have an allergy test to determine what you are specifically allergic to and then reduce exposure to these
Do a liver detoxification to help the immune system be less sensitive and able to cope with foreign particles (allergens) better
Try to get out of the city now and then. Go swimming and walking in the fresh air. Breathe deeply and take advantage of the healing power of nature

Cod Liver oil is high in Vitamins A & D which are natural anti-inflammatory's to reduce inflammation of the mucus membranes
Natural anti-histamine herbs are Perilla, Albizzia, Scutellaria and Cats Claw may be taken in conjunction with Echinacea, Golden Seal, Licorice, Marshmallow, Zizyphus, Garlic or Fenugreek
Vitamin C and bioflavinoids (especially hesperidan) as this reduces inflammation and allergic responses
Fish oil may help to help decrease the dryness of the lining of the respiratory tract and retain moisture in the the nasal passages