Coping with allergies

Allergy season has begun, and chances are you have been battling the sneezing, wheezing, irritated eyes and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies. Here are some non-pharmaceutical ways to get relief, as elaborated on health website WebMD.com.

Eat right: Spicy foods can help thin your mucous and provide some relief. Avoid foods you have even a mild intolerance to in order to not overtax your immune system.

Rely on nature: Everything from local honey, to freeze-dried nettles, to the European herb called butterbur has been proven effective in battling allergies.

Poke it out: Acupuncture has helped bring relief to many allergy sufferers.