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LOCAL HONEY
Eating honey produced by bees in your
region can help relieve allergies. The bees
transfer pollen from flower blossoms to
honey, so if you eat a little honey every day
you’ll gradually become inoculated against
the irritating effects of pollen.
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HEPA FILTERS
hepa filters
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters ease symptoms by trapping allergens and other
airborne irritants, such as pet dander and dust. Portable air cleaners equipped with HEPA
filters can purify the air in bedrooms and other confined spaces, but whole-house systems
that incorporate HEPA filters into your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) system are generally more effective.
Air conditioners and dehumidifiers also can help clean air, Dr. Graham says. They remove
moisture from the air and floor, which will curb the growth of the mold and mildew that can
worsen allergies.
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That’s the widely held theory, anyway.
Unfortunately, there’s little to no scientific
evidence to back it up. Although a small
2011 study from Finland that compared
regular honey and pollen-laced honey did
report modestly encouraging results, an
earlier study in the United States found that
unaltered local honey had no impact on
allergy symptoms.