Natural Remedies for Fall Allergies

While there are plenty of things to love about fall (warm drinks, cozy sweaters, and pretty leaves come to mind), the one major drawback of fall is the return of allergies. Here are a few natural remedies to help.

There are many natural herbs and supplements to combat allergies. A less common option is butterbur as a natural remedy for allergies. Butterbur is a shrub that can treat migraines, asthma, skin wounds, hay fever, and even plague in the 17th century (NCCIH). Astragalus is another herb with history, more common in ancient Chinese healing (US News). Other common natural remedies include peppermint, eucalyptus, and lemon essential oils, and honey.

Another common natural remedy is a nasal spray or Neti-Pot. These are readily available in stores, or you can make a saline solution at home WebMD has a simple recipe and more information. (WebMD) A nutritional diet and frequent exercise can dramatically improve overall health for more long-term health and wellness, including allergies. Healthy vitamin levels, particularly vitamin D, can also reduce allergy symptoms.

We hope these resources can help you feel your best and enjoy this fantastic Minnesota fall!

Health and Wellbeing

October 16, 2021

Joan Vaughn

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Written by Joan Vaughn

I’m Joan, and I know home care from the inside out. I’ve navigated my daughter through 24/7 home care nursing and managed her PCA’s. I’ve helped my parents move into (and out of) assisted living, Medicare episodes, skilled nurse visits, home health aids, and PCAs. Sandwiched in all of that, I’ve helped coordinate home care equipment and supplies, physical therapists, occupational therapists, county workers, and medications (oh, the medications). I know emergency departments, children’s hospitals, cancer wards, cardiac floors, and specialty units. I can recite health insurance policies (and call their bluff). I know a lot of other things in life too, like Shakespeare, where to sit to see a great sunset over a lake, how to keep myself healthy, how to read a profit/loss statement and state statutes, when to use a comma, and that gratitude is one of the keys to success. So I’m going to have this blog and write about home care from time to time. I’ll include topics like current legislation, professional boundaries in a tricky environment, and being a caregiver. I’ll also post some guest blogs from clients and nurses. Join me in the conversation.

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