Allergy season, here in Los Angeles, is in high gear. Our entire family is on some sort of allergy medicine. My LEAST favorite thing to do is give my kids medicine of any kind, (unless of course they are really, really sick).
A homeopathic remedy for allergy, colds, sinus infections....
5 drops of Grapefruit seed extract, 1/2 tsp.Sea salt, and 8 oz of warm water.
With a dropper, squeeze into each nostril and hang upside down. (obviously you can only do this with older children, or very adventurous younger ones). Repeat several times. You can also gargle with this mixture.
"Blow, Blow, Blow your nose, NO sucking in boogies"...This is what my poor kids hear all day long.
"You'll suck it all right into you ears, and get an infection!" Good luck!
Hi Kelley! You need a neti pot. http://www.neti-pot.com/ Used daily they will help the allergies & the headaches that go along with them. I've never tried the grapefruit extract but I will! Thanks for the tip. :)
ReplyDeleteAllergies now all about it :s it's the same over here in holland
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I wanted to mention what helped my spring and fall allergies, a tablespoon of (local) honey everyday. The honey has to be from the pollen in your area to make a difference. It takes a little time but works wonders.
ReplyDeleteAlso, regarding the comment on the neti pot, please remember to only use distilled, sterile, or previously boiled water to make up the irrigation solution, never tap water. Be certain to clean the neti pot properly; follow the insturctions to the letter. It can harbor bacteria that can cause more problems than it would help. It is recommended that you replace your neti pot as you would your toothbrush.