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This is one of my most requested episodes. No one wants to move through spring like a zombie because the pollen in the air is making you sick. In this episode, I share my experience dealing with seasonal allergies for the first time after moving across country, my scary experience with Claritin and all the things I’ve done to relieve my allergies, naturally.
Listen for an in-depth explanation of my favorite natural remedies, lifestyle changes, and the most effective natural solutions that I have found. Many of my suggestions involve overall lifestyle changes that can help with many aspects of your health.
In This Episode:
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My first experience with seasonal allergies and the side effects I suffered after taking Claritin
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Why many traditional over the counter allergy medications are not helping
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My first method of defense – probiotics
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How to properly use a Neti pot
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Investing in a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
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Decrease the load of irritants (from cleaning products, laundry detergent, etc.) in your home
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The Hyland’s allergy supplement I swear by
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The essential oils proven to work against allergies
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The herbal tincture I swear by
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The vitamin naturally found in plant food – Quercetin
Part 2:
One dose of Claritin sent me into a terrifying spiral of depression and dark thoughts that changed my approach to seasonal allergies forever. In this episode, I share my frightening experience with Claritin and why I now rely exclusively on natural remedies for seasonal allergies. After moving to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley (the pollen capital of the United States), I developed severe seasonal allergies for the first time in my life and turned to Claritin for relief.
What happened next was shocking. This little known but documented side effect of Claritin led me to research and develop a comprehensive natural approach to managing seasonal allergies.
In this episode, I break down my five part strategy for handling allergies naturally, including homeopathic remedies, nettle leaf tinctures, essential oils with antihistamine properties, and gut health support. Whether you’re dealing with mild seasonal discomfort or debilitating allergy symptoms, you’ll learn practical, natural alternatives that provide relief without dangerous side effects.
In this episode:
- The documented but rarely discussed neuropsychological side effects of Claritin
- How homeopathic remedies like Hyland’s and RhinAllergy provide fast relief
- The power of nettle leaf as a natural antihistamine
- Essential oil blends that reduce allergy symptoms
- The connection between gut health and seasonal allergies
My Story with Allergies
I actually never had allergy symptoms growing up. I’ve lived all across the world (San Diego, Russia, Italy, and more) and never experienced allergies. That is, until I moved across the country to Virginia.
That’s when the allergies hit me.
I thought it was a migraine at first but it persisted day after day after day… it didn’t get any better. I ordered all the natural remedies for seasonal allergies to try to get rid of my symptoms. While waiting for them to come in the mail, I took a Claritin out of desperation. After 30 minutes, I felt SO much better.
Every morning, I woke up feeling miserable and took a Claritin while waiting for my amazing natural remedies to show up. Within three days, I fell into the deepest depression I’ve experienced. I had so many irrational and horrible thoughts in my head. Something was wrong with me.
I Googled ‘Claritin side effects’ and I’ve NEVER had such an easy time finding so many people with the same side effects, as well as scientific data about the crazy symptoms people experience from Claritin. It was so upsetting to me that this medication was so easily accessible but had such insane symptoms being reported. Please be careful using over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.
I got off of it immediately and within 36 hours, all my symptoms were gone and I felt like myself again. But then, I was miserable with my allergies again! I suffered until all my natural remedies showed up at my door – thank goodness!
My Favorite Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies:
- Organic Olivia Allergy Defense Tonic and Probiotics
- Hyland’s Allergy
- Nettle Leaf Tea
- Essential Oil Bundle: Season Essentials Allergy Blend, Breathe Again and Snifflease for kids. (15% off plus FREE Shipping with link)
- RhinAllergy Tablets
- Quercetin
- Vacuum and wet dust more than usual (my house does it every day!)
- Invest in a home air purifier (Get 15% off Medify Air with code WENDY15) and open your windows as much as possible.
- Eat or drink local raw honey every day (the idea is that your body gets used to the local pollen in the area.)
Related Episodes:
Episode 28: Going Toxin Free on a Budget: The Power of Non Toxic Living
Episode 34: From Nurse to Aromatherapist: The Science of Essential Oils
Episode 38: Exploring Gut Health, Raw Milk, Seed Oils & Regenerative Agriculture with Jane Z. from Farm to Future
Episode 45: Understanding Fragrance Allergens and Reading Labels (Cracking the Fragrance Code Part 2)
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