Ok, now this is a topic near and dear to my heart. Recently with the weather changing and my immune system already hating me from all of this quarantine, I’ve found that I have been sneezing like crazy, and having this weird head cold symptoms – which can be scary in the middle of a pandemic! I’ve wondered what in the world is going on since normally my allergies are more prominent in the summer and spring seasons, not the cold ones. After chatting with others who have similar instances of sneezing and feeling their allergies have come, I think life’s just throwing another curve ball at us! So what can we do to better prepare ourselves for this ever changing season?
All the Tea
For me, green tea seems to work great for all sorts of benefits for my body as far as weight loss aid, and also lowering cancer risks and improving brain functions. When I’m actually sick, I also lean towards lemon tea as it is great for soothing throat soreness and improving your digestion. Healthline.com also gives us a few options such as “benifuuki tea, or Camellia sinensis, is a cultivated variety of Japanese green tea. It contains a high amount of methylated catechins and epigallocatechin gallate, which are both recognized for their anti-allergic protective effects”.
Both Stinging nettle tea and Butterbur tea have also been documented as helpful for deflecting allergies. “Tea brewed with stinging nettle, contains antihistamines. Antihistamines can reduce nasal inflammation and ease pollen allergy symptoms. Butterbur on the other hand is a plant found in marshy areas. It’s been used to treat many different conditions, including seasonal allergies”.
Yogi tea is another great option for a company with “over 60 tea blends, most of which are created using the five original Yogi spices. These teas are enjoyed from the United States and Canada to Europe and Japan”. These teas have a variety of boosts including antioxidant focus tea, calming for anxiety, and even detox options. If you tend to be like my fiancé where tea is just something you don’t stomach well, you can find all you need as far as travel mugs to contain your tea and keep it hot for hours AND a variety of chai tea from TeaSource. Chai tea can offer those same body benefits but in a bit of a different form of comfort for your taste buds!
Cuddle down
In the evenings I change my routine to accommodate the colder weather. OI enjoy taking Emergen-C every morning (check out my post on that, here) with a shot of apple cider vinegar. This combo I find helps boost my immune system and give my body the vitamin C I need to better function throughout my day. The minute I get home from work I then put on the kettle for some hot tea. My favorites I mentioned above – I feel this routine helps calm my spirit and give my body a boost for the rest of the day. I light a candle and make our fire up. It can be great to kick my feet up for an hour or so before the housework needs to get done! There is no shame in treating yourself and helping yourself be the best version of yourself – which can only be achieved with the proper care!
A Happy You is a Healthy You!
