8 Tips to Beat Spring Pollen

If there's one thing you can count on in the spring, it's pollen and lots of it. Along with taking your allergy medicine, here are natural tips to help you prevent pollen allergies and give you allergy relief:

1. If you have allergic asthma, take reliever medications (asthma inhaler) with you in case of a breathing emergency.
2. Stay indoors and keep your windows closed, especially during heavy pollen times.
3. Avoid outdoor activities during peak pollen time (5 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
4. After going outdoors in pollen, shower, wash your hair, and change your clothes immediately.
5. Keep your air conditioner running to clean the air you breathe.
6. Close car windows when traveling to avoid pollen.
7. Wear sunglasses when outdoors to protect your eyes from pollen irritation.
8. Brush your dog down when returning indoors, and bathe your dog weekly. Pollen hitches a ride on animal fur and can easily come inside your house.