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Allergies? First Steps in Freeing Your Sinuses

Woman suffering from allergies.

It’s allergy season and a lot of people are getting stuffed up.

 

Allergy season is upon us and many are looking for ways to decrease their symptoms. Did you know that reducing your dairy intake has been shown to alleviate some allergy symptoms? In this blog we will be discussing how reducing or even eliminating your dairy intake can help clear your sinuses. Overall, this can help reduce your allergy symptoms! 

 

Do you suffer from allergies?

Do you have difficulty breathing through your nose?

Do you have postnasal drip (mucous in the back of your throat)?

Do you snore or breathe through your mouth when you sleep?

 

You may just need to avoid Dairy Products in order to remedy the situation.

 

How long do you need to totally avoid dairy to see if it makes a difference in your allergies?

  • 6 weeks

 

Which Dairy products do you need to avoid?

  • Cow Milk, Cream, AND Lactose-free Milk
  • Cheese
  • Yogurt

 

What are you allowed?

  • Butter
  • Feta or goat cheese once per week.
  • Buffalo Dairy Products
  • Alternative milks creams and creamers made from coconut or nuts

 

What are the benefits of clearing your sinuses?

  • Dental (gum and tooth) health when mouth stays closed and moist as you sleep.
  • RESTFUL AND DEEP SLEEP for those who breathe through their nose.
  • Fresh smelling breath.
  • Breathing through the nose helps you to avoid getting sick.

 

What if this doesn’t work?

It’s definitely worth a try as dairy avoidance remedies the situation for many people with allergies.  If you give it an honest try and it doesn’t work, then consider consulting Dr. Gudrun M. Welder, Naturopathic Doctor (416-993-8527) You can contact us to book your appointment here!