3 Natural Treatment Options For Spring Allergies - Legacy ER

Spring is finally here, but with it comes those pesky yet inevitable spring allergies, also known as hay fever. If you’re prone to suffering from the symptoms associated with springtime allergies, you should know that you don’t have to suffer in silence. In addition to seeking traditional treatments at an immediate care center, there are also a number of options involving natural remedies that can provide relief as well. Here are just a few natural treatment options to try if you’re suffering from spring allergies.

1. Raw Honey (Bee Pollen)

This unique treatment method may sound strange, but studies have shown that consuming just one tablespoon of locally harvested raw honey can help to ward off some of the spring allergy symptoms that typically bother the sinuses. This is actually an ancient remedy, and it mainly works because honey contains bee pollen, which is thought to treat and prevent infections and allergies in addition to boosting the immune system. It’s one of nature’s best medicines!

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has been used as a natural treatment method for a number of ailments, but it’s also considered a viable technique to treat some of the symptoms associated with springtime allergies and hay fever.

“Drinking a glass of water with a teaspoon of ACV and some fresh lemon juice is one of the best ways to wake up every morning. At the first sign of an allergy attack, put one teaspoon of ACV in your neti pot solution for a natural ‘sinus flush,'” writes Dr. Axe.

3. Eucalyptus Oil

Finally, eucalyptus oil and other essential oils have been used as natural solutions for many symptoms, but studies have shown that eucalyptus oil, in particular, can be extremely effective when it comes to treating the symptoms associated with spring allergies. There are a number of ways to use eucalyptus oil: you can put it in a diffuser, a neti pot, or even add about 25 drops into your laundry for an extra allergy-fighting boost.

In addition to trying these remedies, you should still remember to stay alert for signs of an allergy attack. More than 70% of ER visits involving patients with consumer-sponsored insurance coverage are for non-emergency or preventable conditions, but it’s essential to seek treatment at immediate care if you’re having difficulty breathing.

Legacy ER & Urgent Care Has Several Locations

Legacy ER & Urgent Care is here to meet your medical care needs by providing affordable pricing and quality care. As part of Intuitive Health’s innovative hybrid model ER and urgent care system, patients are only billed for the level of care they receive from professional and highly trained medical staff. With a total of six centers located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, emergent and non-emergent care are accessible and transparent, focusing on superb customer service.

Legacy ER & Urgent Care has six convenient locations in the DFW area:

• Allen – Legacy ER & Urgent Care is located at 1310 W. Exchange Pkwy Allen, TX 75013, and may be reached at 972-526-5819.
• Coppell – Legacy ER & Urgent Care is located at 330 S Denton Tap Rd Coppell, TX 75019 and may be reached at 469-702-9917.
• Frisco East: Legacy ER & Urgent Care is located at 16151 Eldorado Pkwy Frisco, TX 75035 and may be reached at 972-526-7009.
• Frisco West: Legacy ER & Urgent Care is located at 9205 Legacy Dr. Frisco, TX 75033, and may be reached at 972-526-7020.
• McKinney – Legacy ER & Urgent Care is located at 2810 Hardin Blvd McKinney, TX 75072, and may be reached at 972-573-6688.
• North Richland Hills: Legacy ER & Urgent Care is located at 8950 N. Tarrant Pkwy North Richland Hills, TX 76182, and may be reached at 817-663-1247