Foods And Lifestyle Tips For Managing Asthma And Allergies

Allergies make many, many men sneeze. They'll have hives and sore throats. Asthma? Men, you know you'll be short of breath. So many men turn to otc allergy meds to keep their symptoms under control. Those with asthma carry around rescue inhalers so they can breathe! Everyone wants the strongest allergy medicine they can get their hands on. But men, there's more to managing asthma and allergies than just allergy pills and asthma inhalers. You need the right lifestyle too!

Eucalyptus Oil

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Men, you need eucalyptus oil. You really do need it! This essential oil helps with breathing, especially when allergies or asthma are working against it. It's a natural anti-inflammatory, so it'll clear out congestion from the sinuses and lungs. Inflammation is a huge, huge underlying trigger for allergies and asthma. So get rid of it! Eucalyptus oil also cools the nose and improves breathing this way. It also gets toxins and allergens out of the body.

Amazing. So amazing! Men, get some eucalyptus oil now. Put a couple of drops on your chest and temples. Or? Add a few drops to a bowl of hot water and breathe in the steam. You will see the benefits so fast. So fast!

Get A Humidifier

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Dry air is terrible, so terrible, for men with allergies or asthma. It'll make it harder to breathe, increase sore throats, and will even cause nasal congestion. Men? You might not be able to breathe through your nose at all. Dry air makes it hard to get mucus out of the nose. It'll mean more blowing your nose, causing more irritation and inflammation.

The solution, men? Get a humidifier. This will bring moisture into the air again. Yes, it will! Moisture in the air makes moisture get into the nose and lungs. It'll soothe them. Men, you'll be able to get mucus out of your nose. You will be able to breathe again!

Use Different Laundry Detergent

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Laundry detergents and fabric softeners have lots and lots of fragrance to them. They smell really, really good! But men, they also cause lots of allergic reactions. They can even make asthma worse, much worse! You'll experience more and more nasal congestion, sneezing, hives, and headaches! The good news? There's a simple way of managing this. So simple! There are some laundry detergents and fabric softeners without fragrance added. They'll be marked that way! Many will say they're hypoallergenic too. Try these different detergents until you find one that works for you, men. There's one out there. There is, trust us!

Clean The Home Regularly

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Everyone knows one of the most common triggers for allergies is dust. It doesn't help asthma in any way, either! Dust will keep building in the home too. So what can you do, men? You'll need to clean your home regularly. Dust away! Vacuuming the carpets and floors is a good place to start. Using a rag to dust off countertops, bookshelves, and even the tv is a huge, huge help. So clean at least once a week to make sure there's as little dust as possible in your home. Don't forget to dust the ceiling fan either! If you've got really bad allergies or asthma? You might want to hire a cleaning service to help you out.

Don't Forget About Probiotics

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Many, many allergies start in the gut. Everyone knows the gut needs healthy bacteria to work right! And if it's got enough of this healthy bacteria? You'll see your allergies will be much less severe, men! So great! Probiotics are a great way to make sure the gut has lots of healthy bacteria. They'll reduce seasonal allergies! Men, you'll find probiotics in foods like yogurt, kimchi, pickles, sauerkraut, and kombucha. There are also probiotic supplements to help you get rid of your allergies too! Just talk to a doctor first. They'll make sure you pick the right one for you and your allergies. It's not long until they're gone if you use probiotics right!

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