Naturally combating fall/spring allergies...

BabyShelnutt

Posting this here and in the Food Allergy category. Every dry, windy day (whether in the fall or spring) I get a horrible migraine with stinging eyes, a runny nose, neck ache, and itchy throat. I know it's allergies but now that I'm pregnant and both my doctor and pharmacist are unsure about allergy meds during pregnancy, I want a natural way to help combat this. It keeps me in bed all day.

I have heard onions and garlic help but they haven't done much good for me yet-- we eat alot of onions and garlic already. 

AMJ6511

Have you tried a saline nasal spray or a neti pot with filtered/sterilized water? Those can help flush allergens out of your respiratory tract and help make you more comfortable.

BabyShelnutt

I have a saline nasal wash that I have used a few times but I'm not really supposed to be using it when my nose is already stuffy... so when my allergies act up, it is usually too late. I never get around to using it regularly... maybe I should start.

tasiaceleste

Neti potting is going to be your best bet.  Try eating local, raw honey, as well.  It takes about a year of regular consumption to have an impact on allergies, but it's worked well for me. 

windcat2

Try drinking stinging nettle tea every day.  Add some local honey to sweeten it.  And maybe raw honey if you're comfortable with that.