Hey everyone. This post is going to build on my previous posts. To summarize I listed the following as natural ways to beat seasonal allergies...Local Honey (raw and unfiltered), Probiotics, Turmeric, and Pineapple. Today I have a fifth item to add to the list. Lets get to it...
The 5th item to naturally beat seasonal allergies is Onions. Onions are rich in quercetin. Quercetin is a flavonoid antioxidant that acts as a natural anti-histamine. Quercetin works by blocking the production and release of histamines. Histamines are compounds involved in the body's allergic response. Quercetin also inhibit other allergic and inflammatory compounds as well.
If you don't enjoy onions, but you want the benefits of quercetin, you can also try other foods that are rich in quercetin. Some sources include apples, grapefruit, parsley, berries, wine, and green tea. As you can see, food can be your medicine. If you are eating a whole food, natural diet, you will not need over the counter medicine. Let mother nature provide all that your body needs.
I hope you learned something new today. The list is growing. To summarize, a few different ways to beat seasonal allergies naturally include Local Raw Honey, Probiotics, Turmeric, Pineapple, and now Onions. Let me know if any of these work for you. Thanks for stopping by and I will see you soon.