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Health
1 Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Drink-
ing a glass of water with a tea- spoon of ACV and
some fresh lemon juice is one of the best ways to wake up every morning.
At the first sign of an allergy attack, put one teaspoon of ACV in your neti pot solution for a natural “sinus flush.”
2 Quercetin
Quercetin is naturally found in plant foods such as crucif- erous vegeta- bles (like
broccoli or cauliflower), onions/shallots, green tea and citrus fruits.
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that sta-
bilizes the release of histamines and helps to naturally control allergy symp- toms.
A recent study found evidence that quercetin is effective at reducing aller- gies because it helps calm down hyper- activity of the airways.
It is so powerful that researchers have proven that quercetin can help con- trol peanut allergies, the leading cause of life-threatening/fatal allergy attacks.
3 Neti Pot
of respiratory illnesses and cause little to no side effects.
Clearing the nasal passages of aller- gens and irritants, this form of “sinus ir- rigation” originated in the Ayurvedic medical tradition hundreds of years ago.
When you use a neti pot, make sure that the water is distilled and as sterile as possible. Tap water is full of chlorine and fluoride and can actually aggravate your sinuses, so it shouldn’t be used.
If you don’t want to use a neti pot, you can also try a salt water sinus rinse by mixing sea salt with warm water and sucking it up one nostril.
4 Stinging Nettle
Stinging
nettle has a rich history of medicinal use including:
• Urinary problems like urinary tract infections
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
• Joint pain, sprain and strains
• Insect bites Research has specifi-
cally shown that stinging nettle leaf nat- urally controls histamines, which is why a growing number of doctors recom- mend taking a freeze-dried preparation before hay fever season begins. It can also be used as a tea or in tincture form.
Part 1
What’s It Mean?
It’s when you lose more water than you take in. That makes it harder for your body to do some basic jobs, like keep your temperature steady and clear out waste. You lose water in your sweat, tears, and every time you go to the bathroom. Even breathing takes a little out of you.
How Lack of Water Affects You
More than half your body weight comes from water. So if your levels are off, it can show up in a surprising num- ber of ways. Mild dehydration can make you feel tired, give you a headache, and affect your mood and focus. And when you push yourself hard at the gym, all that sweating actually lowers how much blood you have for a bit.
Is Thirst a Sign I’m Dehydrated?
Yes, but no need to panic. By the time you get the urge to quench your thirst, you’re already a little dehydrated. As long as you pay attention and snag a drink when your body tells you to, it’s not a problem. For older adults, the lag might be a little longer. So it can help to make a habit of drink- ing water.
Neti pots are a natural remedy for al- lergies and many respira- tory conditions because they help to clear the sinuses and
remove congestion.
Use of neti pots has been shown to
help improve quality of life in sufferers
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