All-Natural Allergy Relief Tips You NEED

Headaches, congested sinuses, a runny nose, and itchy eyes from allergies are no fun! They may not be life-threatening, but these symptoms are sure to reduce your quality of life. Whether you are struggling with seasonal allergies, food allergies, or any other type, all-natural allergy relief is what you need in your life.

The never-ending cycle of getting allergies and stuffing your purse with Claritin and Zyrtec is not a solution that gets to the root of the cause. So I’m here to help you out!

Did you know allergies are a result of underlying imbalances or dysfunction in the body? AND you can address your allergies naturally by fixing the root cause! Many people just think you have to deal with allergies forever. That’s not true!

In my practice, I often see a strong association between gut imbalances and allergies, especially candida overgrowth. There are tons of things that can predispose you to dysbiosis, specifically the overgrowth of candida, but common culprits include frequent and long-term antibiotics, birth control, steroids, and environmental toxins.

I’ll give you tips on quick all-natural allergy relief as well as longer-term tips to implement into your life, so they don’t come back, or at least reduce your symptoms so you can go about your day without a congested nose or headache getting in the way.

What Are Allergies?

Allergies are due to hypersensitivity of the immune system. This means your immune system gets put on overdrive, causing damaging responses that can affect your whole body. Some of the most common triggers of allergies are pollen found outdoors, pet hair, dust inside, or particular foods. 

The allergy symptoms you experience are actually your body reacting to histamine, a chemical compound discharged from mast cells and basophils in response to foreign particles. Exposure to triggers such as grasses, weeds, and tree pollen during allergy season prompts the release of histamine, triggering a series of symptoms.

An overactive immune response and excess release of histamine in response to seasonal antigens is what drives allergy symptoms. Allergy symptoms occur by either your body creating an overproduction of histamine or the body’s inability to clear histamine out. 

You can read more about excess histamine, histamine intolerance, and mast cell activation syndrome HERE.

Why Do Some People Get Allergies and Others Don’t?

Oftentimes, when people struggle with allergies, it’s because their gut is damaged, which results in an overactive immune system and excess histamine. In fact, the gut impacts pretty much your overall health! So, if you are struggling with poor gut health, other issues will manifest like skin issues, hormone imbalances, and ALLERGIES!

The first thing I investigate with my clients who have allergies is their gut health. I also use additional testing to know if other imbalances might be causing allergies. Testing gives greater insight into what might be causing allergies. Did you know your stool can show imbalances in the gut and your urine can tell about your toxin exposure? Here are a few tests I like to use to get to the root cause of allergies:

• Dysbiosis in the gut (GI Map testing available through my Get Your Gut Right Program and TDW Community)
• Candida overgrowth
• Environmental allergens in the home like mycotoxins (such as mold)
• High toxic burden (Total Tox Burden testing available through TDW Community)
• Food sensitivities or allergies (food sensitivity testing available through TDW Community)

These tests allow you to tailor your lifestyle and your diet during the healing phase. And it helps you know what toxins you need to remove from your environment – when possible – and make lifestyle changes accordingly. 

We offer 1:1 consults for TDW Community members to review their test results with my team and come up with a comprehensive healing plan! Your treatment protocol may include a combination of the following. Remember, each treatment protocol is different for each person because we are all so unique!

• Follow the 5R protocol or specifically treat your gut according to stool testing
• For a comprehensive gut reset, consider my Get Your Gut Right Program
• Avoid food sensitivities for 3-6 months
• Eliminate toxins in your home and environment like hidden mold
• Prioritize nutrition, stress management, and foundational lifestyle habits
• Personalized supplementation to treat imbalances found on lab testing

6 Tips to Alleviate Allergies Naturally

Here are steps you can take today to reduce allergy symptoms naturally.

Tip #1: Swap conventional allergy relief products for all-natural alternatives.

While getting to the root cause of your allergies is important for long-term well-being, sometimes you need immediate relief. Here are some of my favorite cleaner products for combating allergy symptoms. 

• Allergy Bundle by Taylor Dukes Wellness. If you suffer from allergies all season long, I highly recommend these four supplements to attack allergies at two levels — symptoms and root cause. They will help you experience immediate relief but also indefinite relief!
• Histamine Support by Taylor Dukes Wellness. This is a great alternative to Zyrtec or Claritin. It’s also included in the TDW Allergy Bundle.
• Clean by Taylor Dukes Wellness. This works great for sinus infections, nasal congestion, and coughs among other needs. You can add it to a Neti Pot saline solution or Xlear saline solution to clear out the sinus cavities for immediate allergy relief. You can also take it by mouth to combat pathogens that promote allergies along the entire GI tract.
• AllergyCalm by Boiron or Histaminum Hydrochloricum 30C by Boiron. You can order these at a discount through my Fullscript.
• NeilMed Sinus Rinse. This is an easy way to clean your nasal passages with a simple saline solution.
• Steamy showers Primally Pure’s shower steamers (use code TAYLORDUKES) or with any breathe-blend essential oil that contains things like eucalyptus or peppermint or try. You can also put a dot of these essential oils on your palms, rub together, and cup your hands over your nose and mouth while breathing deeply.
• Xlear nasal spray. Add TDW Clean to your saline nasal spray for a more powerful allergy-fighting duo.