Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 So the ragweed is out in full bloom and my eyes are watering like crazy. I've taken an allegra, but in the meantime, what do you guys do for an effective eyewash thingy? Is there anything particularly soothing? Or does a nasal wash help as well? Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 > So the ragweed is out in full bloom and my eyes are> watering like crazy. I've taken an allegra, but in the> meantime, what do you guys do for an effective> eyewash thingy? Is there anything particularly> soothing? Or does a nasal wash help as well?>>> MaraThe best, most soothing eye drops I've ever discovered have all natural ingredients. They're called Optrex and originally made in Britain. I can get them when I cross over into Canada, but they're hard to find in the U.S. The active ingredient, believe it or not, is witch hazel (along with sterile water, of course). Also, for allergies (runny nose, itching, etc.) is use stinging nettle capsules, which I find I react much better to than to pharmaceutical antihistamines, which really do a number on my digestion system.n-- I blog at www.ReformedRevelry.wordpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 > Mara & n,>> Maybe the ragweed is what is bothering Kaitlyn?! Are the stinging nettle> capsules SCD legal? I started her on Allegra two days ago and I know > that> is not legal. Maybe I should give it try.>> -> Kaitlyn's MomThe nettle itself is obviously a plant; you can get it leaves only, or leaves and roots; some would call it an herb. Whether that specifically is illegal I don't know. But I know that it doesn't effect my gut adversely, and over-the-counter antihistamines certainly do.There are no illegal substances used as filler in the brand I use. n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Maybe the ragweed is what is bothering Kaitlyn?! Are the stinging nettle > capsules SCD legal? I started her on Allegra two days ago and I knowthat > is not legal. Maybe I should give it try. I haven't tried stinging nettle but one thing that helps me with any kind of stuffy head is quercitin. It's plant-based and is apparently primarily a bioflavonoid, commonly found in apples, onions, teas, leafy green veggies, berries, red wine and many other foods. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties as well, from what I am reading, as well as the antihistamine properties. I can't say for sure it's SCD legal but it sounds OK to me, and it sure does help me when I'm all stuffed up (and without causing any problems that I can tell). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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