Article: High flavonoid foods have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with your allergies. These same foods are high in the substances quercetin and rutin. Quercetin and rutin are natural antihistamines. High flavonoid foods include: Berries Red peppers Citrus fruit Bananas Pears Apples Onions Almonds Leafy green vegetables Olive oil Green tea Herbal teas such as parsley, nettles, and sage Some naturopaths believe that a weak immune system may make it easier for allergens to affect you. Incorporate some daily supplements into your diet to help strengthen your immune system. Add a multi-vitamin. Find a high potency multi-vitamin and take it every day with food and a glass of water. Add probiotics to your diet. Have one container of yogurt (with active cultures) every day or take a probiotic supplement Add Vitamin C to your supplement list. Vitamin C is another antioxidant and can help reduce reactions to allergens. Add Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory agents and can help to reduce the symptoms of allergies There are several different herbs that may help you to prepare for allergy season and reduce your symptoms when the season arrives. Talk to a knowledgeable healthcare professional first, especially if you are taking any medications, including antihistamines. Herbs can either increase or decrease the effects of some medications, so it is important to check with your physician first. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) especially for allergic reactions affecting the eyes Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica) Quercetin and rutin can be taken as a supplement, usually starting six to eight weeks before allergy season. Don't take quercetin or rutin if you have liver disease. Exercising for 30 minutes three to four times a week has been shown to be effective in reducing allergies. Exercise indoors on high pollen count days and take precautions to reduce your exposure to allergens on days that you exercise outside. Swimming in chlorinated pools can make allergies worse. Listen to your body and be aware of your symptoms. For some people, exercise may induce allergies and asthma attacks.
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Increase your intake of high-flavonoid foods. Take supplements to help strengthen your immune system. Consider using herbs as teas or as supplements. Get moderate exercise.
Article: You should start by checking for signs of infection. If the area is swollen, releasing pus or blood, or is very tender and painful, you should go immediately to your doctor or local health clinic. Skin cracks are very prone to infection and these infections require professional treatment. If you do not have health insurance (and you live in the US), go to the official listing of clinics for low income individuals. You should be able to find a clinic which will scale your bill to the amount of money you have available. Start treatment of basic cracks by soaking your skin. Sanitize a bowl, bucket, or tub and then fill it with warm (not hot) water. You'll then want to pour in a little apple cider vinegar to help disinfect your skin. Use about 1 cup per gallon of water. Disinfecting will help cut down on chances for the cracks to become infected. Using a clean washcloth, gently rub the affected area. This will remove dead skin cells and allows the products you'll place on your skin to absorb better. Be sure to be gentle and that the washcloth you use is clean. Once you've healed the cracks, you can use more aggressive forms of exfoliating but this should not be done more than once a week. Your skin is sensitive and needs to be treated carefully. Give your skin a final rinse and then apply a layer of moisturizer. You'll want to lock in the moisture that your skin received with the soak, or else you risk drying out your skin even more. We recommend a lanolin product but you'll find other recommendations in the next section. If you have time, such as if you can treat your skin overnight or on a weekend, wet dressings may help heal the skin and can at least provide you with greater comfort. Wet dressings consist of a moist layer of fabric covered by a dry layer. So, for example, let's say your feet are cracked. Wet a pair of socks and then wring them so they don't drip. Put those on and then cover with dry socks. Sleep like this overnight. It is important not to do this if you suspect the cracks are infected, since this can make the infection worse. For treatment during the day, fill the cracks with liquid or gel "bandage" product, or at least with an antibiotic product like Neosporin. You can then cover the area with a protective cotton surgical pad and wrap with gauze. This should reduce pain and speed up the healing process. Now you just have to be patient while the cracks heal. Be sure to keep the affected area clean and covered, to prevent further irritation. If the cracks are on your feet, wear socks which are clean and change them at least once (if not twice) a day until the cracks heal. If the cracks are on your hands, wear gloves when you're outside and for activities like washing dishes.
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Check for infections. Soak your skin with a disinfectant. Gently exfoliate. Apply a layer of moisturizer. Apply wet dressings overnight. Apply bandages during the day. Keep the area clean and protected until the cracks heal.
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