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Dina Freedman ReportingEvery season, many of us suffer from allergies. Some reach for the over-the-counter or traditional remedies, but there might be a few other things you can do stop that sneezing.
You know how it feels -- the itchy eyes, the runny nose, overall, allergies are just plain uncomfortable. Today we learned a few new ways to help people cope.
Keri Schwab: "I've got really red, bloodshot eyes, and they get all goopy and I can't see. And I have a really sore throat."
Shanna Moyse: "Watery eyes, watery nose. I start sneezing like several times in a row. I've taken drugs for it and I don't like the feeling that it gives me."
For some people with allergies, just leaning over and smelling flowers can lead to a whole bunch of nasty problems. Allergy season is in full bloom this spring and while many people turn to the over the counter remedies, there are some different things you can try if those haven't been working for you.
Todd Cameron: "The allergic load isn't just what you breathe in, but also what you eat. Consume whole foods, stay away from junk foods, and stay away from foods that have dyes, preservatives."
Besides pollen, there's dust all around us too.
Todd Cameron: "A pillow that's five-years old can be fully 1.6 of its weight can be dead little dust mites and the products they left behind."
If the air inside your home is bothering you, some swear by an air filtration system.
Kim McCormack, Brookstone Store Manager: "It sounds out ions. It basically sticks to dust particles in the air, brings it back in. It gets filtered through here and releases clean air."
Of course, it's about a 400 dollar investment.
Eating better, cleaning your air, but maybe you're looking for something else that might help. There are a lot of needles involved, but after a few acupuncture sessions, your allergies may be gone for not just the day, but the season.
Dr. Ming: "There are certain acupuncture points which help people like adjust and balance their body, and including immunity. And that helps people a lot."
