http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/allergies.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/allergies.rss Allergy and Hay Fever (allergic rhinitis) Remedies on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:55:58 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_40223 /CURES/allergies.rss1 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:17:27 EDT [YEA] Chris from Auburn, Al writes: "First off, this is the most amazing site I've ever come across. I've had acute allergies for 10 years now. For the first 5 years, I just dealt with it, but as I've gotten older, it's gotten worse. I usually end up bed ridden with sinusitis, fever, terrible headaches, etc. before all is better. The last 5 years, I have taken an antibiotic virtually every time I had an outbreak (about every 2 months), and everyone knows how bad that is for our bodies. Since I found the ACV cure a year ago, I've had ONE outbreak. I cured both of my last outbreaks without antibiotics in a matter of 3 or 4 days. I now drink ACV daily. While I still occasionally have itchy eyes or headaches, I rarely feel bad at all. Additionally, I had laryngitis, and mixed cayenne pepper w/ the ACV mixture, and cured it instantly. Thank you all so much for giving my life back. My daily dosage, 2 TSP w/ 8 oz of water several times throughout the day. When I'm sick, 2 TBLSP w/ 8 oz of water and 1/8 TSP cayenne pepper (for sore throat) several times throughout the day. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=RAW-MILK_38422 /CURES/allergies.rss2 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:13:59 EST [YEA] Tracey from Indianapolis, In writes: "Raw Milk has pretty much cured my severe allergies. When I was a child, my parents were told I had cystic fibrosis because of the severity of my symptoms. When I was 8 they finally got the true diagnosis of out-of-control allergies. I was put on several medicines and my parents were told to make some pretty drastic lifestyle changes to get them under control. Then when I was 10 or 11, a couple of things happened: I hit puberty, and we started getting raw milk from a farmer. My parents were still worried about my famine victim appearance, and admire the robust-looking kids of a professor friend who lived on a small farm. The friend told my dad that he had several cows, and all seven of his kids were drinking the milk. He was aware of the track record of raw milk in treating illnesses, and told my dad that a couple of my distant cousins in town were also drinking it. He didn't tell my dad about how it had been used in the past, though. A couple of years later, everyone was marveling how I'd outgrown my allergies; even my allergist was amazed at my turnaround. I was gradually weaned off most of my medicines. Then I went away to college, and my allergies returned within about 5 months, just a tad. Just enough to need a rescue inhaler and be on antihistamines that year. But they gradually worsened, until within 10 years I was on all kinds of experimental drugs, and within 12 years I was as bad as I'd ever been. I almost died when my son was 11 months old from a food reaction, only the second I'd ever had. Mine were all molds and pollens and danders. About 2 years after that, we moved and I made new friends. One of them told me about someone who was going to have raw milk, and I was excited because it just represented health to me. I couldn't have the extensive garden and orchard my parents had had to plant when I was a child, but I could at least give my kids raw milk. And within 6 months, I was wondering why there was no ragweed season. Within 12 months I'd let most of my allergy medicines run out without refilling them. And within 14 months, I'd been challenged by spending the night in a room with 5 of my top allergies, only to awaken with clear sinuses and lungs, still alive, even though I had no medicines with me. I then found out that there had been a particularly severe ragweed season that year, and I hadn't even realized it. I realized the only thing that had changed for me during that time was adding raw milk to my diet. So I did some research and found out about the natural steroids in the cream that are destroyed by heat, and how substances in the milk heal small leaks in the intestines that may contribute to allergies. At the same time, I noticed my 12-month-old daughter's eczema had vanished. I'd thought it wasn't active during the summer; then realized it hadn't reappeared during the winter. She now has lovely skin at age 10. And no cavities ever, because she's had pasteurized milk only a handful of times in her life. That's the biggest thing I've noticed from drinking it, and it's such a huge thing in my life. The two times that I've had trouble getting raw milk for several months since then, at the end of that time period I would sometimes react to my strongest allergens again, just a little; and my daughter would sometimes have slight flair-ups of eczema. We do our utmost to make sure we can have raw milk!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=HONEY_37153 /CURES/allergies.rss3 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:24:19 EST [YEA] Terry from Big Lake, Maine writes: "Local Honey Cures Allergies I have been taking local honey for years and just recently moved to the great state of Maine and have begun a regimen of local raw honey here. I use to suffer from allergy problems most severely, I took most sugar out of my diet and replaced it with local honey. Not only am I allergy free, I do not get colds or flu- even as my children were growing up and bringing home all kinds of contagious ailments from school, social activities- folks could be around me dropping like flies from viruses, colds etc.(For many years I worked in an orthodontic office dealing mainly with children with all kinds of germs floating about) I did not succumb because I believe local honey boosted my immune system to the point of immunity from most common ailments. I am 47 years old and have not gone a day without consuming local honey- I cannot recall the last time I became ill with a cold or flu. I believe in this statement most whole heartedly-Local Honey cures allergies. (I do believe it should be local honey consumed and all the better- raw local honey.)Also- raw honey cures many skin ailments, slow healing sores covered with raw honey heal more speedily and have little scarring. I should mention that I am a sustainable farmer, growing most of the food I eat- I do not have health insurance and have relied on natural aids to healing. I have had lacerations that should have required stitches heal up well before the physicians of today would recommend by using raw honey and epsom salt soakings. I am a firm believer in natural cures- not because of what ifs but because of what is...all that the earth naturally provides can cure most ailments. One last comment- I would not be without Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar in my cupboard. It cures almost everything from headaches to sinusitis to dry skin. Thank you for this wonderful alternative site to RX's that cost an arm and a leg and often provide horrible side effects. To get to the root of any ailment, one should start naturally... Take care- " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=RW_35944 /CURES/allergies.rss4 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:40:52 EST [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Paul from Lansing, Mi writes: "I'm a 51 year old male who has been suffering from allergies for about 6 years. Nights have been tough. Waking about every 2 hours to blow my nose and take an allergy pill. A few weeks ago I decided to drink a glass of red wine before I went to bed. [a couple drinks of red wine is good for you]. I slept all night and woke up with a clear nose. Did it every night, same wonderful sleep. Ran out of wine, miserable night, woke up every 2 hours stuffed up. Got more wine, beautiful. P.S. Red wine works very well for me for clearing my sinuses and works much longer than allergy pills I have used, but has not cured me of my allergies. I am hopeing that apple cider vinager will. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_35878 /CURES/allergies.rss5 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:26:28 EST [YEA] Marianne from Fayetteville, Arkansas writes: "My old dog has been plagued with some sort of skin problem for years.The constant biting, scratching, licking have nearly driven me out of my mind. I was doing everything the Vet said, plus gentle baths, brushing, washing her bed lenin in special soaps. Then on Sunday I tried Apple Cider Vinegar. I used about 1/2 cup to a large glass of water. I poured it on her hips, tail area, upper and lower back. I noticed that she calmed down almost immediately. I have done the same thing on Monday and today, Tuesday. The dog is calm, sleeping and "thanking" me. I know she is saying, "Thanks, you finally got something to kill those mites on me." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_35141 /CURES/allergies.rss6 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:26:59 EST [NAY] Theo from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for Hay Fever: This didn't work for me. All of last year I took ACV every night in hopes that I would beat my hay fever in the summer. Unfortunately, when summer came this year, my hay fever was just as bad as ever. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=SS_32547 /CURES/allergies.rss7 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:08:41 EDT Meral from Marlton, Nj writes: "I have a son who is 5 year old now. He has been suffering nasal allergy. He has itchy and runny nose and he is mostly congested. Some times his eye lids swolen and there are dark circles under his eyes. Last year we found out he has some type of allergy at spring and fall seasons and she prescribed medicines. I don't want him use medicine all the time. What can I use? I heard sea salt is good. Where can I find it? Thank you for your time and help." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=TO_31594 /CURES/allergies.rss8 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:18:49 EDT [YEA] Rebekah from Athens, Ga writes: "WOW. For about 3 weeks now I have been taking 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric every day. My allergies are GONE. It worked in a matter of days. It works so well that I can hardly remember how bad my allergies used to be. I know that I was miserable and I was trying all kinds of over-the-counter crap from the pharmacy that wasn't working or made me feel worse. But turmeric... ahhhhh what relief!!! I used to have to sleep with a roll of toilet paper next to my head because I would wake up and blow my nose 6 or 7 times in the night. None of that now!!! No symptoms at ALL now unless I forget to drink my turmeric tea for 2 days. This is how I take it: dissolve 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder in hot water (I get the powder from the spice section in my natural food store). I add a tiny amount of coconut oil because I read that turmeric works better if you take it with a little fat. Then I add a spoonful of blackstrap molasses because I like the taste. Keep stirring as you drink it so that the spice doesn;t settle at the bottom. I drink this any time during the day, just once a day. I had allergy problems my whole life- allergic to everything. Now I never even sneeze!!!!! I am so thankful. Hope this helps someone else. :-) ~Rebekah " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=TO_31424 /CURES/allergies.rss9 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:40:36 EDT [YEA] Polly from Chania, Crete, Greece writes: "Hi everyone, I'm another fan of turmeric! I started taking turmeric about two weeks ago for my acne, after I had tried strong antibiotics and salicylic acid in the past. I had large pimples on my face and back and often painful boils that lingered on for days. I'm delighted to say that my skin has cleared up completely- it's the first time I 've seen it like this in years! I also read how turmeric cures allergies and hayfever and recommended it to my boyfriend and my housemate, who both suffer from hayfever. At first they didn't even want to hear about it, but now - guess what- they swear by it! It works for both of them and they've stopped taking their hayfever/ anti-histamine medicines. It does taste horrible though and after trial and error, the three of us are using the following recipe: 1 teaspoon turmeric diluted in 2 teaspoons olive oil (or whatever oil you want) and some warm water. Mix well and top up the glass with any kind of fruit juice. Drink with a straw. This recipe makes drinking it a lot easier; we tried water and warm milk but it just won't go down- do give this a try, it makes the taste bearable. I drink this every morning before breakfast for my skin and it works wonders! I see that there's no need for me to take more, so I just don't. However, with hayfever it's a different story. The other two people drink as much as they need throughout the day; my boyfriend is usually ok with 1-2 glasses per day, but my housemate needs more. I think you just have to experiment until you find out what dosage works best for your particular needs. It definitely works though! Thank you so much Earth Clinic!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_31060 /CURES/allergies.rss10 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:39:53 EDT [YEA] Bg from Sacramento, Ca writes: "I wasn't even looking for a sinus remedy. I tried ACV with honey because it was supposed to alleviate joint pain. I have had allergies most of my adult life and can never breathe through my nose. My allergies are to dust and everyday allergens, not seasonal. Without even expecting this effect, I immediately noticed I could breathe through nose after taking ACV. The first day it only lasted for about an hour. The second day I didn't keep track. After skipping the third day, today my sinuses have been clear for more than 6 hours. It also clears my head and makes me able to think more clearly, something I've noticed comes along with allergies. Anyway, I still have joint pain, but this is great for sinus problems and doesn't taste too bad." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_30185 /CURES/allergies.rss11 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:48:34 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Bobo from Manama, Bahrain writes: "Dear All, I was surfing the internet to find out if there are any natural remedies for nasal allergy. I have been suffering from this for almost 6 years and I feel terrible most of the days with blocked nose, sneezing, ear itches, head aches. I was very happy to find that ACV cures allergies and went to a store yesterday and bought ACV. I started from today morning by adding (1/8 cup of ACV to 16 ounce of water). Since I started drinking it, I feel that I sneeze more. I start immediattely after sipping the water+ACV mixture. Has anyone experienced the similar problem? Is it normal? Is it to with the type of ACV? Or is my mixture wrong? Please help me with this as I am longing for a cure. Bobo" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_28279 /CURES/allergies.rss12 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:20:23 EDT [YEA] Ep from Beaverton, OR writes: "Magic!! Thanks for spreading this info. I was desperately seeking a cure for my allergies.. after not being able to sleep through the night for the past few days due to pollen allergy. First, thinking all ACVs were all the same, I bought the regular kind (pasteurized & filtered). I felt better hours after taking the first shot. I slept through the night that night for the first time in a week.. I bought the unpasteurized one the next day.. I think both cure my allergy. I told everybody around me and so far, all of them cured from allergies, and these people no longer have to take allergy medication anymore. I love ACV!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=RN_27624 /CURES/allergies.rss13 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Stephanie from East Grand Forks, MN writes: "I was wondering if anyone had any "cures" for shellfish allergies?? My husband grew up on seafood and now has become allergic. We both miss eating seafood very much. Any help would be greatly appreciated." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=TP_27644 /CURES/allergies.rss14 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] AR from Newton, MA writes: "Hi, My son has been suffering from allergies for the past 5 years and I did try the apple cider vinegar etc. It helped but not all the time. Recently I put a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of pepper powder in a cup of warm milk and gave it to him before going to bed. And presto! Worked like magic! No more couging and sneezing in the mornings. Also I made sure he eats a lot of organic raw vegetables ...a bowlful everyday. Hope this works for someone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_27604 /CURES/allergies.rss15 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Cameron from Riverside, CT writes: "I've been suffering from allergies for 12 years now. I finally went to a doctor this year to have the doctor take a look (I actually looked went to two docs). The tests they took showed I was allergic to almost every airborne allergen (95% of most airborne allergens, yikes!) I was seriously a running faucet and sneeze machine. I'd wake up sneezing, burn through toilet paper for wiping my nose. Basically, i was disgusting and I was completely bogged down for hay fever season. I started taking 3 shots of ACV a day. The first 10 days nothing and then all the sudden, on the 11th it was like a light switch. Everything stopped. I continued taking 3 shots a day for about a month and a half and am now down to 1 shot a day, which I am taking basically as a "just in case" shot. My allergies are completely eliminated. Not even a sniffle. I'm not sure how it works, but it 100% worked for me. Like a veil being lifted, a light turning on; it was a complete life change to be able to enjoy the seasons again :)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_27584 /CURES/allergies.rss16 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jane from San Francisco, CA writes: "I had quite severe seasonal allergies with non-stop runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. I started taking 1 tbsp of ACV with the mother in a glass of water, sometimes with 1/8 tsp of Baking Soda and sometimes without. The first 2 days, there was not much change, and the stuffiness in my nose seemed to be more than ever. But on the 3rd day, all the allergy symptoms completely went away and I've been allergy free ever since." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_27249 /CURES/allergies.rss17 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] AQEEL from SYDNEY, NSW writes: "HI GUYS , I DO HAVE DUST/WEATHER ALERGY WHEN EVER THE WEATHER IS CLOUDY AND RAINY DAY MY NOSE GET CLOSE AND I CAN NOT EVEN BREATH ... I WAS USING MANY NASAL SPRAY ONE DAY I READ THAT SIDE AND COME TO KNOW ABOUT APPLE CIDER Vinegar , I START DRINKING THIS WITH 2 SPONE OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND 3OZ WATER DAILY TWO TIME IN A DAY 1ST 3 OR 4 DAYS I WAS SAME BUT AFTRE 4TH DAY I FEEL BATTER, I AM NOT SURE WHAT IS THE REASON MAY BE THE WEATHER ALLOW ME OR MAY BE THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR CURE ME.. BUT I BELIVE THIS IS DUE TO APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, I WILL CONFIRM THIS AGAIN AFTER AMONTH.. BUT I AM HAPPY NOW I DO NOT NEED TO HAVE STERIOD....." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=PSYLLIUM_27013 /CURES/allergies.rss18 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Wanda from Ubud, Bali, Indonesia writes: "I didn't notice enough written about allergies. My mother had a bad rash around her ankles and we made an appointment with the allergy doctor. He walked into the room and said, "Take psyllium husk!" It worked like magic. The rash was gone in days. She was always prone to food allergies but this easy solution was a big surprise and took care of her constipation problems as well. I use 1 Tbl a day of it now for large intestine spasms and it has helped. These comments have been helpful because I see other ways it has helped me as well. I don't know if I'm addicted to it but sure don't want to be without it! Those spasms are pretty disabling as long as they last. If I combined it with ANYthing else, I'd blame the other thing before the psyllium husk, let alone any kind of CLAY! There is nothing natural about putting that into our bodies! And I've learned the importance of enough water as well! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_27030 /CURES/allergies.rss19 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Augusto from Dallas, TX writes: "I was excited after reading that someone got rid of itchy nose and sore throat after taking 3 tbs of honey and 3 tbs of ACV. I have had these symptoms for over a month now. I just wouldn't take over the counter stuff and wouldn't react until it gets unbearable. So, it got to that point, surfing the net took me to this website, I tried the remedy and voila! No more itchy nose and the sore throat is almost completely gone; right after taking the remedy! Thanks for letting me in this awesome remedy, people!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=VCACV_26856 /CURES/allergies.rss20 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [WORKED TEMPORARILY] Quartz from Los Angeles, CA writes: "Hello, I have had what I think is a sinus infection or allergies for 6 days now. Overall I am doing better, but the stuffy nose that switches from one side to the other, along with the pressure is driving me crazy. I had successfully been treating this condition with high doses of Vitamin C. I would take 1 GRAM capsules, 2 at a time every 2 hours until my stomach said "enough". With this method, all my symptoms would reduce to nothing. I would be aware of some inflamation in the sinuses, but no stuffy nose or pain or anything. But whenever I would stop taking the VitC the symptoms would come back. I am up to 20 GRAMS a day. Normally a person could only tollerate one gram to three grams a day when healthy. So the reason I say all this is I wanted this condition to leave, not just be almost gone, so I read what others here had done and took 2 tablespoons ACV in 24oz water. I experience what others did in the way of a rapid draining of mucus. Unfortunately it was temporary and not complete. I did this a few times during the day. I am back to taking the VitC as described above. Hopefully this will take care of it within the next few days as I have always had great sucess when I took VitC for colds in the past. I have always been able to eliminate symptoms, and reduce the time the cold hung around to just a few days - plus still go to work and do the other things I had to do. The trick is taking enough, stay away from sugar, and be faithfull in taking it every hour or two hours or what the schedule may be. Good luck to you others that are searching for non-medical treatments." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=OP_26728 /CURES/allergies.rss21 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Sony from Sunnyvale, California writes: "hi, I started oil pulling yesterday for my seasonal allergies.(my symptoms are nasal congestion,sneezing,red itchy watery eyes,headache) i did OP yesterday morning and today i did it twice.My symptoms have become really bad.My eyes have become more itchy then before and continuously the tears are coming out and eyes are swollen. My nasal congestion has become severe.Nose is really stuffy.I am unable to breathe through my nose. Will it be worse and then better? How long will it take for me to see first sign of relief. I am using 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil and do pulling for 10-12 minutes and then rinse my mouth with water and then brush my teeth with colgate and then drink one glass of water Please can some one tell me if i am doing something wrong?The Sunflower oil I use is not cold press." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=RASPBERRIES_26260 /CURES/allergies.rss22 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Toni from Graham, NC writes: "I suffered from allergies for 27 years. One day I heard that Raspberries were good for allergies so I gave them a try. I will eat about four in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. I usually suffer from runny and itching nose, sneezing, watery eyes. It all disappeared, but you do have to eat them daily. Oh by the way I buy the frozen kind." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_25964 /CURES/allergies.rss23 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Ladyw from Calgary, Alberta, Canada writes: "I stumbled on to your website after another severe allergic reaction to shell fish. I accidently ingested food cooked together. I have been aware of my allergy, so I'm pretty careful. I get completely blistered month, lips, throat and I think throughout my system. If I have touched shellfish my fingers peel. In agony, I was searching the net for treatment or relief of my symptoms. And up came Earth Clinic and ACV remedies. I decided to try it immediately. I took 1 tbsp of ACV in 4 oz of warm water, drinking it down fast, then just rinsed my mouth with water and baking soda. I tell you, it was immediate relief! My mouth pain stopped and my blisters seemed to coat over. I had been taking a pain killer every 4 hours and it was not even touching the pain. I was so relieved I fell to sleep exhausted. I repeated the same dose 3 times a day and I am now 48 hours later. My blisters are completely gone! This is a miracle. Other episodes this has taken me 3 weeks to recover from. I am so excited! I have read and read peoples comments and suggestions, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I am eager to see if it helps other ailments I am having. Ie: hives, asthma. Please anyone who suffers from allergies, give ACV an honest try. Be brave!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=DAIRY_25978 /CURES/allergies.rss24 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Al from Pompano, FL writes: "Why is CALCIUM or MILK(DAIRY) bad for you?? I have allergies and I notice that every time i eat or drink DAIRY, my allergies start up." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/allergies.html&name=ACV_25844 /CURES/allergies.rss25 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Liz from Scranton, PA writes: "In the last few years, I have developed severe allergies-- almost debilitating during the warm weather. My face swells, eyes shut and itch--even my scalp itches, but worst of all is blowing my nose raw and the exhaustion from continuous sneezing, headaches and constant sore throat. Did I say that I was almost constantly miserable? I had lost all semblance of my carefree outdoor life. In desperation, I tried every natural remedy and over-the-counter medicine I could buy, even doubling the doses--nothing has worked except slightly, perhaps, for an hour or two. I have found so much help on this site in the past, so I came here again yesterday when an allergy attack was so severe, I could not continue to teach. My seventh graders kept asking, "What's wrong, Ms.? What's wrong?" Going over your allergy remedies again, I could not help but marvel at all the people who were getting such tremendous relief from apple cider vinegar. I had tried it before with little benefit, and I was just wishing, "If only it would work for me!" Suddenly, it dawned on me! Maybe I'm not using enough vinegar! Maybe I'm not using it often enough? I started to use about two good splashes of raw apple cider vinegar to about three ounces of water (less than 1/2 cup). On the counter, ready and waiting, I had mixed 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and a little water (Thanks Ted). Quickly I slugged the vinegar and water (strong but bearable this way). Then immediately swished my mouth with the baking soda and water to protect my teeth. Swallowed a little of this for my stomach. I did this on the hour, about four times, and about 11:00 PM, I started to notice some relief. I took the cider vinegar once during the night and again upon rising. Then I noticed right away that all my allergy symptoms had subsided considerably. I used the intensified method five or six times the next day and felt so well on the third day that I dropped the "treatment" back to 4 times. I feel human again! I feel wonderful! I can smell flowers and cut my grass without a handkerchief tied to my nose By the way, my nose is not red and swollen, my eyes are open and clear. The sore throat that I have had constantly for months and months is finally gone! THIS IS A MIRACLE WORTH PRAISING GOD ABOUT! PLEASE! PLEASE! ANYONE WHO DID NOT FIND THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TREATMENT FOR ALLERGIES TO WORK, TRY IT AGAIN AT MUCH HIGHER DOSAGES AND FREQUENCY. It may be all you need to do to tweak this remedy and get your life back. I still can't believe how good I feel. Thank you Earth Clinic! So glad you're here for all of us! Liz"