[DIAPORAMA] For the past few days, birch pollens have been out! What if, this year, you decided to take control of your seasonal allergy by changing the contents of your plate? Here are 9 foods that will help you sneeze a lot less during pollen season.
According to the National Health Security Agency (ANSES), around 30% of the adult population and up to 20% of children are now allergic to pollen. An allergy whose incidence continues to increase in the population due to pollution and global warming. Indeed, the strong presence of carbon monoxide in the air “boosts” the production of pollen in the air. The pollen grains are not only more numerous, as evidenced by the pollen map, but they are also bigger and more allergenic.
In video: how to prevent pollen allergy
How does pollen allergy manifest itself?
Pollen allergy can manifest itself in several ways depending on your sensitivity and level of exposure:
- sneezing attacks
- itchy, sometimes stuffy or runny nose
- red, itchy, or watery eyes
Sometimes these more common symptoms are wheezing, coughing, eczema flare-ups, contact hives, general fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
The good news is that you can alleviate the symptoms of these seasonal allergies by adding certain foods to your daily menus. Natural “anti-histamine” foods, which help fight allergy by blocking the secretion of histamine (the substance your body makes when it reacts to pollen). Discover the main anti-allergic foods in this slideshow.
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