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Every time Spring arrives I am left feeling and looking terrible due to my allergies. Seasonal allergies can really throw a wrench in your beauty routine because you all of the sudden have to fight watery eyes, runny-red noses, dark under eyes and puffiness. Over the years my allergies have gotten worse but I have learned a lot of good tips and tricks along the way to help kick the symptoms and keep yourself looking beautiful! One of those tips is actually a visit to see a medical professional. I enjoy going to Walgreens Healthcare Clinic Jacksonville for treatment of my allergies because I can make my appointment online, wait times are short, prescriptions are filled in the same building, they are open seven days a week, and it is right around the corner.
Even though prescription medication helps greatly to ease your symptoms, there are also lots of other things you can do to aid them. Here are my 7 ways to kick allergies!
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A Neti Pot looks a lot like a teapot but it’s purpose is completely different. My husband introduced me to it’s wonder a few years ago and it is a crazy concept when you first learn about it. Basically you tilt your head and pour the water into one nostril and let it drain out of the other nostril. It does a multitude of things: clears nostrils to be able to breath more easily, removes excess mucus, removes allergens, and relieves nasal dryness.
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Eating local raw honey can ease the symptoms of hay fever through a method called desensitization. Local honey works because it is made by bees near where you live. You may be allergic to a specific kind of pollen that is native only to your area. You don’t necessarily have to eat it by the spoonfuls, although that is what seems to be recommended. I use it in different concoctions; one my family loves is my homemade honey mustard!
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Eating a little wasabi can help with allergy symptoms because it promotes the flow of mucus. When you are stopped up and stuffy there is NOTHING you want more than to be rid of the mucus.
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Drinking hot peppermint tea is good for allergy symptoms for a few different reasons. Peppermint is known to be a decongestant and also contain anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It also doesn’t hurt to inhale the hot steam.
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Steam facials can be super beneficial for clearing the nasal passages. The allergens will cling to the water droplets and become easy to wipe away. It is also great to include a couple drops of eucalyptus oil in the water because it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, but it also has that menthol scent that is soothing.
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Water. Drinking plenty of water can detox your system and clear your sinuses which will lead to less puffy, less dark under eyes. If your eyes are itchy and watering you can also take some room-temperature water and splash your face. The water will get into the eyes and wash away the allergens.
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Visiting Walgreens Healthcare Clinics can get you the medical treatments you need so that you can overcome your seasonal allergies. It is also in the same building as the pharmacy and you have access to the over-the-counter drug aisle. So many of the gems mentioned in this list can be found right there!
When I recently went in for my appointment at my Healthcare Clinic (that I scheduled online) I could see the sign from the front of the store that told me where it was located. I was immediately greeted and told to sign in via the kiosk. I took a seat and the staff was just finishing up with a patient so I only waited a couple minutes before I was seen. The Nurse Practitioner on duty got all the information from me that she needed and was able to prescribe me what I needed and I walked a few feet to the right to fill it!
Whether you are treating an illness, getting a physical, or just need a routine healthcare screening I completely recommend visiting your local Walgreens Healthcare Clinic! I didn’t know what to expect before I went in but I left with a positive opinion. They were professional, it looked like a regular doctor’s office, and it saved me a ton of time. Go on their website now and see if there is one near you!
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