Allergy Relief Tips in Kansas City

While trees, plants, and shrubs on your property can be a beautiful addition, they can also bring with them some unwanted pollen and allergens. For some of us, this can be a tough battle to fight and we search high and low for comfort and relief.  

Below are a few tips for allergy relief for those days you are out in the garden or on your property hitting those tree care to do tasks.

Essential Oils – Essential Oils can be a powerful tool against seasonal allergies. Be sure to use a reliable source for your oils to ensure they are pure and quality products. For allergy relief Peppermint, Lavender and Lemon can be diffused together to help relieve seasonal troubles. Using five drops of each oil in a diffuser in the room you are in will help to relieve symptoms and give you a much-needed break.

Local Honey – Honey has been used as a source of allergy relief for decades.  It is a natural and tasty remedy and can be used in a variety of liquids or foods. Honey essentially works by helping to build your immunity to local allergens from the pollen. Much like allergy shots work. Adding honey to your tea daily, or to other drinks like lemonade or even food can help a lot. You can even put it in things like grilling marinades.  Yup, that’s right you can enjoy yummy food, grilling and can help build your defenses against local allergens, all at the same time.

Over the Counter defenses – If all else fails when it comes to battling the allergy beast, you can always connect with your local pharmacist and get some guidance. There are numerous over the counter allergy medicines that can help promote your allergy relief and still allow you to tend to your tree care and gardening hobbies. Be sure to talk to a doctor or pharmacist to find the best fit and use as directed.

With these defenses at play, you can be sure to combat seasonal allergies.  Tree care and gardening is a hobby for many. There is no reason you have to set aside your enjoyment due to allergies this year!