Allergies: Season, environment and-or immune changes

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Allergies, also known as allergic diseases,  are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually causes little problem in most people.

Causes

• Airborne allergens
• Certain foods
• Insert stings
• Medications
• Latex or other substances you touch

Symptoms

• Skin rash
• Headache
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Swelling
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Remedies

1. Peppermint tea: Place 1/2 ounce dried peppermint leaves in a 1-quart jar. Fill two-thirds of the jar with boiling water, and steep for fives minutes (you can inhale the steam for added benefit). Let cool, strain, sweeten if desired, and drink.
2. Honey: Consume a teaspoon or more of raw, unprocessed local honey from as close to where you actually live as possible. Do this one or more times a day.
3. Refreshing citrus drink: Squeeze the juice from the lemon and oranges and chill for several hours. Stir in the honey, add some ice cubes, and drink daily.
4. Red onion water: Thinly slice the lemon and add it to the water. Allow it to infuse for 8-12 hours before drinking 1-2 times daily.

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