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What actually helps with my allergies

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Since I can remember I’ve suffered with allergies and constant illness. Taking three allergy medications daily still didn’t stop me from having allergy attacks. On January 2025 I got sick and had a severe sore throat that started with allergies. I de...
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Preventative Allergy Care

I'm so grateful to finally be able to enjoy life without allergies controlling how I feel every day.

 
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Since I can remember I’ve struggled with allergies. I was constantly having severe sore throats due to allergies. My doctor recommended allergy testing and lo and behold I was allergic to all things elemental. Not only I but my kids also struggled wi...
Neti pot: Can it clear my nose?
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The saline packets come pre-mixed and pH-balanced to help clear a stuffy nose and remove impurities that trigger sneezing and irritation in the nose and throat. Since starting this routine, my allergy attacks have become rare. Allergies once made eve...
PreMixed Saline Packets - 8 Count
 
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When I’m sick and struggling with stubborn mucus, the Navage helps flush out thick congestion so I can breathe easier and feel more comfortable during cold and flu season. I’ve also noticed that using the Navage with its saline packets helps keep my ...
Saline Nasal Rinse Kit with Navage & 30 Pods
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I use this nasal wash daily to help prevent allergies and illness. Since making it part of my routine, I no longer rely on medication, and I’ve seen a real improvement in how I feel overall.
Sinus Rinse Bottle
 
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Navage Salt Pods are a drug free nasal rinse that washes away allergens, mucus and environmental impurities.
Navage Pods
 
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If your home includes a precious fur baby, I highly recommend a Hepa Air Purifier. Our kids should be able to enjoy having a dog or cat to make lasting memories, without worrying about allergies.
HEPA Air Purifiers: Home & Kitchen

Allergy Care

When allergy season is at an all time high this is what I do to alleviate symptoms

 
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As a resident of South East Texas Winters can still be allergy season. But it's also the time of year that brings a lot of dry air especially when the furnace is turned on to heat our home. The combination of mucus production and dryness makes it unc...
AquaOasis® Cool Mist Humidifier 2.2L
 
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As a hispanic woman I tend to put a lot of faith into Vick's Vaporub. The smell of camphor, eucalyptus and menthol is so refreshing and helpful at opening the nasal passages. If you want to get a good night's sleep during allergy and cold season this...
VapoRub Topical Ointment Children's Cough Medicine
 
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The Vapostick is good if you prefer something less messy and sticky.
VapoStick Mess-Free Vapor Balm
 
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I love these for on the go! A quick sniff will open the nasal passages to their fullest potential!
Vicks VapoInhaler Portable Nasal Inhaler

Beyond nose washes

All the above mentioned allergy care routines are great, but life is also about enjoying the outdoor. Here's what I recommend to seal the deal!

 
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Having a healthy gut strengthens the immune system.
Probiotics for Kids
 
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Keep your immune system strong by maintaining good gut health
Digestive Daily Probiotic Capsules
 
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I have faith in old traditions such as local raw honey.
Moore Honey Farm
 
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A natural antihistamine rather than OTC medications.
Quercetin: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and ...
 
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Omega 3's reduce inflammation which is another reason why it's hard to breathe during allergy season besides excessive mucus production.
Omega-3 Supplements: What You Need To Know | NCCIH - NIH