Fight the Allergy and Asthma Epidemic Infographic

With spring finally here, the asthma and allergy epidemic is also out in full effect. Officially called hay fever, roughly 1 in 5 people in the US and 10-30% worldwide suffer seasonal allergy symptoms. These can range from include minor irritants like coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats to more serious rashes, hives, lower blood pressure, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, and potentially even death.

There is no cure for allergies, but they can be managed with proper prevention and treatment. Instead of staying inside this summer, try our 10 natural home remedies that will help you breathe easier. These include: regularly rinsing with a saline solution, showering often, using a medical mask and sunglasses to avoid pollution, drinking peppermint tea, steaming your face, washing your pet frequently, replacing your carpet with hardwood, investing in a dehumidifier, eating wasabi or horseradish, and purchasing an electric fireplace with Purifire technology to clean the air.