Sunday, May 20, 2012

Allergy's



Allergy's are here and for the first year in my life I am also a sufferer of this. So today we will be looking at Natural Allergy relief. Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine, and with this treatment alone many allergic responses can be quelled in the body
Quercetin, a flavonoid found in apples, inhibits the body's release of histamines, Raw crude bee pollen produced within 10 miles of your home can be found at your local health-food store and sometimes from your local beekeeper. The easiest way to take bee pollen is to add it to a cup of tea. Start with a few granules and work up to 2 tsp. daily over a period of a few weeks. You may notice an increase in energy and clearer thinking as bee pollen contains natural B vitamins.
Swallow two teaspoons of locally produced honey each morning to boost your immune system. Many of the irritants that cause seasonal allergies can be found in the honey our insect friends produce. Take your time swallowing the locally made honey. You may even feel a tingling as it runs over your tonsils, which are highly concentrated with immune-related cells. Your body is reacting to the irritants in the honey that cause your seasonal allergies.

Clear your sinus with a Neti pot. Neti pots are basically small teapots made for your nose. The process is a bit unusual, but effective. With your face parallel to the sink, slightly rotate your head to the right. Insert the spout of the Neti pot into the right nostril and breath through your mouth. Repeat on the left side. Any excess debris and irritants will be flushed out with the soothing salt water rinse. Plus you will be able to breathe deeply through your nose immediately after this home treatment.

cover all bedding and pillows with allergy preventive covers.
try a butterbur treatment
I hope that you have gotten a few ideas from these listed here. Enjoy your warm summer allergy free days. 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Beltane

Today is the first of may which is Beltane a wonderfully fun festival that is marked with bone fires, and the classic maypole. flowers are a fun part of Beltane and so is the crowning of the may day queen. there are wonderful recipes that you can stat ahead of time for a fabulous celebration and so many beautiful decoration idea's that you can keep your hand busy for weeks preparing things. this is one of my favorite celebration that is only over shadowed by Samhain. circle bone fires for luck, jumping them is traditional but not really recommended. most of all have fun and don't worry about how you celebrate this festival just do it your way!!!