With the arrival of autumn, people can’t stop sniffling and sneezing all the day owing to hay fever or allergic rhinitis. The comeback of the cool weather conditions causes the pollen allergy which is also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Around 30 million Americans suffer from this and the symptoms appear during fall.

Like all the usual allergic syndromes, hay fever is caused due to problems with the immune system. Alternative to hurting the destructive viruses and bacteria it tries to counteract the invaders which are usually harmless. The weed pollen grains which fill the air from the months August to October till the first frost causes the infection for people with hay fever. When they inhale these minute particles, it triggers a series of biochemical reactions which cause the release of histamine, which causes the symptoms related to allergies. Apart from congestion, fatigue, sneezing and coughing, histamine also causes itchy and irritating, nose, throat and eyes, asthma attacks, post-nasal drips and dark circles below the eyes.

Many varieties of plants can induce hay fever, but the seventeen types of ragweed which grow in North America cause the largest menace. 3 out 4 people allergic to pollen are definitely sensitized to ragweed. It grows anywhere like roads, riverbanks and vacant lots etc. A single ragweed plan could produce 1 billion pollen grains in a year, which don’t fall to ground but float in air causing harm to allergic people.

The people suffering from hay fever are usually advised to say indoor at morning since the pollen count is high during that time. But there are some other effective methods to reduce the symptoms of hay ever which includes some strategies to avoid taking pollen.

1. Keeping the windows shut and Air conditioners in your home and car on during ragweed season can help avoiding them. The air conditioner can reduce the moisture in air and prevents mold growth which can aggravate the symptoms of hay fever. Using HEPA air filters can help people if the home is particularly carpeted.
2. Always wearing a full-body hazmat suit can help in protecting ourselves from pollen. It can be worn while going outside to the garden for exercising or mowing the lawn etc. Also get NIOSH certified health mask with N95 ratings from the drug stores.
3. Always after coming from outside, the allergic people should wash their hands and face. If they have got disclosed to the outdoor air for some time, it’s better to shower and change clothes.
4. Banana, chamomile and melons which contain proteins can aggravate allergic symptoms and it’s better to avoid such food items.
5. Use salt-water spray to clean the nostrils and wash pollen from nasal passages as it can curb the symptoms of hay fever effectively.
6. Keeping track of the counts of pollen and staying indoor during days when there is a high pollen count can help avoiding pollen and the symptoms related to hay fever.

Apart from these strategies to avoid pollen, medical therapies can also help in reducing hay fever symptoms. The antihistamines like Zyrtec and Claritin can be very effective in reducing the symptoms.

For many people who suffer some seasonal allergies, medical experts suggest to look for natural and easy ways to alleviate them. The variation of seasons can signal the beginning of seasonal allergies for many folks more than their normal plans for vacation. The allergies include, wheezing, itchy and watery eyes, running nose, sneezing and cough etc, which are faced by more than 35 million people in the US every year since the pollen from the grass, plants and flowers make their way into air.

Most people seek the traditional allopathic drugs to solve their allergies temporarily. But Mother Nature paves the best way to relief for many sufferers with allergy recently. Also, natural treatments help to cure the allergies without any trouble of the side effects caused by traditional medicines. Using treatment based on natural products can be beneficial method for handling mild allergies and a great adjuvant for more typical allergies, and there are lots of methods for safe treatment as stated by Director of Interactive Medicine, Mary Hardy who works at Cedar Sinai Medical center at Los Angeles.

The butterbur herb from Europe (Petasites hybridus) is very famous right now and has got very good results from clinical trials states Hardy. In a recent research article, published in British Medical journal, a crew of researchers from Switzerland has proved that 1 butterbur tablet taken 4 times each day had the same effect as the famous antihistamine does for controlling hay fever symptoms devoid of the usual symptoms of drowsiness which occur sometimes.

In another study conducted by a crew of researchers from UK which was announced at the sixtieth annual meet held by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed that butterbur was very effective in crushing symptoms related to grass allergy.Other herbal drugs which are useful are a tonic extracted from the herbal plant goldenseal and lyophilized nettles which is recommended by Hardy which supplements saline Nasal spray natural which is another natural treatment.

The saline spray helps in washing out the pollen and to reduce the mucous, and the goldenseal can help in the process owing to its antibacterial attributes. Apart from herbs, most of the naturopathic physicians think that several nutrients can help in reducing the seasonal allergies. The most famous ones are the grape seed extracts and quercetin – a pigment compound. Although both are found in food naturally and are particularly ample in red wine, they are more helpful in alleviating the symptoms related to allergies when taken in supplement form along with Vitamin C as per James Dillard, a famous physician.

There is some proof that quercetin can restrain release of histamine and some other chemical which originate the allergic responses as per James Dillard. Taking spicy and hot food items can reduce the mucous secretion and clear nasal path making it easier to breathe. The spices which are commonly suggested for this reason are hot ginger, cayenne pepper, fenugreek and also conventional garlic and onion.

Loss of memory and marred thinking are important symptoms of the Alzheimer’s disease. But certain patients are fortunate in one respect, if they are diagnosed early so that they can cope up with the loss of memory and organize their day-to-day life and also plan their future by sharing their thoughts with their beloved ones so that it can be carried out by them.

In initial stages of the Alzheimer’s disease, affected people have soft declination in their mental functioning. For instance, they might read a lot but in the end they will be able to remember only limited information. They might struggle to recall the names or common words which can be observed by their family member or friends. During the middle stage of Alzheimer’s, major problems related to retention and thinking arises. Patients might forget important details like their phone number address and can get baffled about their whereabouts. In the final stages, patients tend to get depressed, agitated and face severe mental delusions. Their ability to command body movements and communicate is totally lost and they get incompetent to respond to their environment. People could live with Alzheimer’s for about 3 to 20 years, but generally they expire after 4-6 years of diagnosis.

According to the data stated by Alzheimer’s association, around 5.3 million citizens in US are prone to have this disease. Early diagnosis helps the infected people to take part in various things in their lives without getting affected much by the disease according to the director of Information services in Chicago’s Alzheimer’s association, A.Kallmyer. He also adds that there is no permanent cure for the disease, but diagnosis can help them fix certain things and make plans to deal with the future.

There are no medicines available to reduce the progression of the disease but certain adjustments could help in enhancing the mental function in the patients on temporary basis. A collection of medicines named cholinesterase inhibitors helps in keeping the levels of acetylcholine and supports communication between the nerve cells but they are effective only for certain people and for particular amount of time. Another type of medicine called Namenda which has memantine to regulate the functioning of glutamate which is a chemical involved in memory retention is suggested for moderate Alzheimer’s.

Daily life can be more challenging for patients with Alzheimer’s since they may remember the events from long past easily but forget the recent events and conversations. They find it hard to keep track of time and important appointments, or remembering the names of the people. There are some suggestions provided by the Alzheimer’s association regarding the coping with memory loss due to disease.

1. Keeping a journal with significant notes in their hand always is a good thing for Alzheimer’s patients. It should contain their address, important phone numbers and emergency contact information. It should also have a map with the location of their home and the “to do” listing of their appointments and other fact they wish to keep in memory.
2. They should be sure to get home quickly if they get lost. Also it is suggested The National Institute on Aging that patients with Alzheimer’s disease should put on an ID strap on their hands that has the name and number of the person who would get them to home.
3. Have a reliable friend to help them recall the time for meals, medication and appointments.
4. Be cautious with electrical gadgets and other appliances in home and have reminders in journal to unplug iron box, turn off the gas stove etc.
5. Label their drawers and cup boards with pictures and words which describer the contents like socks, clothes, dishes etc.