1. Garlic

Raw garlic isn't just a must in homemade tomato sauce. Thanks to its ability to help reverse disease, it's also an important part of any wellness regimen. Additionally, garlic is a potent anti-inflammatory and immune enhancer that contains histamine-lowering quercetin. That's because when you're experiencing spring allergies, your histamine levels increase as the body tries to combat the allergens. Therefore quercetin, contained in garlic, acts as a natural antihistamine. So use it in cooking as often as you can this time of the year!

 

 

 

2. Stinging Nettle Leaf

Stinging nettle has been used medicinally for ages, dating back as far as ancient Greece. Regarding seasonal allergies, stinging nettle has been shown to have excellent anti-inflammatory abilities;  This is important because it is those inflammatory events that actually cause seasonal allergy symptoms. So make lots of stinging neetle tea and drink up!

 

 

 

3. Rosemary 

Fresh and dried rosemary are already popular additions to many culinary creations and, in recent years, research has shed a light on rosemary's ability to help fight allergy symptoms and provide relief to asthma sufferers. This popular herb contains rosmarinic acid, which has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and can also improve seasonal allergy symptoms. 

 

 

 

4. Turmeric

There is an endless list of turmeric health benefits that make this tasty spice just as effective as many pharmaceuticals. Turmeric's most powerful active compound is curcumin can significantly reduce and inhibit allergic responses. When cooking with is, use it with black pepper, as the latter helps the turmeric to become more active.