Hot weather means increased allergy symptoms for many Americans across the country. This is also true for people in many parts of the country who have been dealing with longer ragweed pollen seasons. Research shows that ragweed pollination has lasted 27 days longer than normal. This is partly because winter starts later and ends earlier. One thing you can do to combat this problem is to consult with a naturopathic family doctor.

What you’ll learn are natural allergy treatments and remedies that can help end your symptoms for good. For example, you can learn about SLIT, which is a treatment you can use to slowly get rid of your allergic reactions for good.

It is also recommended that you change your diet. There are certain foods that you want to include and exclude to help improve your allergy symptoms. So, once allergy testing has been done by a family care naturopathic doctor, you can start working on a plan to modify your eating habits.

Let’s go over some of the diet’s pros and cons for people struggling with allergies.

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Studies show that there are certain proteins found in foods that cause symptoms similar to environmental allergens. For example, those who are allergic to ragweed sometimes have allergic reactions to foods such as tomatoes, bananas, melons, sunflower seeds, chamomile, zucchini, and chamomile. So those who are allergic to grass can also have reactions to celery, melons, peaches, oranges and tomatoes. One way to find out is to do allergy testing.

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In addition to avoiding certain types of foods, you should also try to implement more of the “good stuff.” These include foods that are known to help relieve allergy symptoms, such as the following:

• Omega-3 fatty acids: You can get a lot of this by eating grass-fed eggs and meat, and krill oil. Fish is also another great source of omega-3s.
• Vitamin D: Has been shown to reduce asthma symptoms and reactions to mold. You can get a lot of vitamin D from the sun and from eating foods like mushrooms.
• Probiotics: Taking these during allergy season can help reduce symptoms by increasing the antibodies that help fight allergic reactions.
• Hot peppers: This includes hot chili peppers, hot mustards, and horseradish, which act as a decongestant. It is a great alternative to nasal spray.

If you would like more information on how to improve your diet and allergy symptoms, schedule an appointment with a family care naturopathic doctor today.