Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical that has many effects in the human body, including an important role in allergies. In a person with an allergy, the immune system responds to their allergen by releasing histamine, which causes various symptoms depending on the location. For example, in someone that has hayfever, exposure to pollen causes […]
5 natural remedies for perennial allergic rhinitis
Rhinitis is irritation or inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. A condition often triggered by allergies. It is a worldwide problem that may affect up to 20% of the population. Some people have allergic rhinitis only in certain seasons of the year. Usually spring or summer. They are usually reacting to plant pollens. This allergy is called […]
Could turmeric reduce allergic rhinitis symptoms?
Hayfever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is a condition of the upper respiratory tract. This allergy is common with up to 30% of adults affected and up to 40% of children. In allergic rhinitis, your immune system over reacts in response to certain foreign substances. These are called allergens. The allergens trigger a response […]