Nowadays there seems to be a medication for every ailment you can name.  But there are ways you can fight your allergies naturally, at a fraction of the cost.

If you suffer from allergies, you have probably taken an antihistamine at some point.   But did you know that Quercetin, found in various fruits and vegetables, is a natural antihistamine?  Quercetin can also be found in green tea.  For best results, purchase quercetin capsules and begin taking them prior to your worst allergy season.  Then be sure to include plenty of healthy fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to keep the allergies at bay.  These are found in fish oils, but can be taken in pill form.  Try one thousand milligrams once a day with food for best results.

One of the most praised natural remedies for allergy relief is stinging nettle.  As with the quercetin, begin taking stinging nettle before your allergies become bad.  Purchase capsules with freeze-dried leaf extract, and take 300 mg about two to three times daily.

If you are able to tolerate the smell of lemon, then try adding a few drops of lemon balm to a bowl of somewhat hot water.  Place a towel over your head and gently inhale the steam from the bowl.

Zinc is often used at the first sign of a cold to reduce cold symptoms and shorten the length of the cold.  Zinc can strengthen your immune system, enabling your body to better fight off allergen.  Purchase lozenges and take as directed.

Finally, it may sound unpleasant, but it is surprisingly easy.  Go to your local pharmacy and purchase a nasal douche or nose cleansing kit.  The kit contains packets of powder to be added to the enclosed bottle.  Simply place the bottle to your nose and flush each sinus cavity.  Powder can be made from home, mixing baking soda and a bit of salt.  Nasal cleansing is quick, easy and gives great relief for those with stuffy noses.