Two more of my fave supports for allergy season are quercetin (studies have shown that quercetin can prevent immune cells from releasing histamines which means runny nose, hives and swelling = bye bye 👋🏼) and Green Tea (‘cause it’s high in quercetin 😉).
Ayurveda understands that allergies are the result of an outer allergen aggravating a specific dosha. Seasonal allergies related to spring (and sometimes fall) are usually more kapha-related.
In order to aid our kapha allergies, we have to heat things up, boost circulation, clear out the channels of the body and support our system’s natural cleansing pathways (think lymph flow, circulation, digestion and elimination!).
Here are some more of my favorite tips for allergy season:
- Get a Neti Pot and use it daily! Add ¼ tsp salt to warm water and pour through both nostrils.
- Follow your Neti Pot with Nasya Oil to lubricate your nostrils with herbal oil.
- Scrape your tongue. Scraping your tongue helps to remove the ama that your body is cleansing through the night.
- Dry Brush. Dry brushing boosts the lymphatic system–this helps the channels of the body circulate and eliminate toxins.
- Drink your nettles. Nettles promote healthy circulation and activate the liver and kidneys.
And if you really want to get ahead of things, start doing some of these practices before allergy season hits to improve your overall immunity. 🌸
P.S. Here’s how I make my nettles infusion: Brew a tea by combining 4 large tablespoons of dried nettles in a mason jar with boiling water - let steep for 1 hour and then strain! Enjoy! 🌿