If we are low in energy, we might think it's to do with the fact that we're overworking, or we are just a bit under the weather. But have you ever considered the fact that there may be things around you in every single part of your life that could be sapping your energy? A modern way of living will mean we are more prone to health problems. We could find ourselves eating foods that impact our gut bacteria, but have you considered that you are suffering from a variety of allergies? It's not just about pollen, but it could be food allergies, mold allergies, or the fact that you have a generally low immune system. Let’s show you some practical ways to reduce allergies in your home and in your life.
Ensuring Your Home Is Free from Allergens
The fact is that there is a wide variety of allergens in your own home at any one time. There could be dust, mold, and dampness. If you are running your air conditioning constantly, and you haven't cleaned it for years, this increases the potential to distribute dust and allergens all around the home. However, it's very easy to make sure that your home is as dust and allergen-free as possible. You can contact a 24 hour AC service to service your air conditioning system. But also make sure you clean it regularly. In addition, you need to check the walls to see if there are any damp spots or mold. Also, if you have carpets, you can either rip them up or use a strong pet hair vacuum cleaner to get rid of dust mites, which can cause breathing issues like asthma.
Addressing Your Diet
Your diet is crucial because if your digestive system is not running at optimum, your immune system is not functioning as it should. 70% to 80% of the immune system is in our gut. If you have been prescribed antibiotics, this removes a lot of your gut bacteria. But we can feed our gut bacteria with probiotic foods and prebiotic foods such as sauerkraut, kefir, onions, garlic, and kombucha. In addition, you may want to reduce your food intake that is high in histamines, such as alcohol, smoked fish, and cured meats.
Increasing Your Vitamin Intake
A natural multivitamin can help our immune system, but we need to recognize what we are uniquely deficient in. For example, many people are naturally deficient in vitamin D. If you live in an area that doesn't get much sunlight, finding a good high-quality vitamin D supplement will make a big difference.
Being Aware of Food Intolerances
The best thing that we can do to reduce our food allergies is to undertake an elimination diet. Addressing one type of food that may be causing your symptoms, and removing it for 4 to 6 weeks may help you see if this is causing problems.
As you can see, reducing allergies is not just about taking an antihistamine. But there are many practical ways to help in everyday life.
