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Natural Cures for Fall's Curse - Hay Fever

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For Immediate Release – September 25th, 2008

Media Contact:                       
Cynthia Greenwood
GreenMark Public Relations                   
847-404-8404
cgreenwood@greenmarkpr.com                   


SAVANNAH, Ga. (Sept. 25, 2008) - Ragweed pollen can make life miserable for people suffering from hay fever and other fall allergies. Farmers' Almanac contributor Deborah S. Tukua recommends natural cures for easing hay fever's discomfort:
  • Change clothes and wash hair after spending time outdoors to avoid bringing pollen inside the house.
  • Use an air purifier in your home and office. Personal air purifiers can be worn around the neck. 
  • Insert special allergy air filters in your home's central air conditioning and heating system.
  • Keep pets either indoors or outdoors. Pet fur can carry pollen inside the home.
  • Eat foods rich in magnesium to help thwart a hay fever attack. A German university discovered that eating three bananas a day could stop an attack.
  • Eat yogurt daily to reduce hay fever attacks, according to a University of California study.
  • Take Co-enzyme Q10, often referred to as COQ10, a natural supplement that improves oxygenation and immunity. In her book, "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," Phyllis Balch suggests taking a dosage of 30 milligrams twice daily. 
  • Spend as little time outside as possible when pollen levels are high. Check your local weather report daily. Many broadcasts include a pollen report.
For more tips on natural cures for whatever ails you, visit the experts at Farmers' Almanac online, www.FarmersAlmanac.com.

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