In spring, everything begins to recover and plants start to sprout. Pollen and microorganisms start to appear, and people with special constitutions may experience symptoms like itchy skin and sneezing when they come into contact with pollen and microorganisms. Therefore, it is necessary to take preventive measures against allergies in spring.
Common Allergens in Spring
1. Pollen
In spring, various flowers and plants release numerous pollen particles, which is the main factor for the high prevalence of allergies in spring.
2. Dust Mites
There are a large number of dust mites growing in the dust around us. The temperature and humidity in spring are suitable for their growth and reproduction.
People with asthma and allergies who inhale dust containing dust mites may experience asthma attacks.
3. Pathogens
Spring is prone to colds. When the body's resistance is weakened, viruses and bacteria can be inhaled as allergens, directly triggering asthma.
4. Cosmetics
The most typical cosmetic allergy is fragrance allergy, and cosmetics containing alcohol, such as toners, can also irritate the skin.
5. Food
Common allergens include seafood, milk, eggs, mangoes, and nuts.
6. Pets
Pets: Sensitive skin can easily develop allergies due to pet fur, etc.
Allergy Prevention Diet in Spring
Take 15g of astragalus, 20g of Chinese yam, and 6 jujubes, cook them with glutinous rice and consume.
Astragalus: It has the effects of tonifying qi, solidifying the surface, diuresis, promoting detoxification and granulation.
Modern research has confirmed that astragalus contains saponins, sucrose, polysaccharides, various amino acids, folic acid, selenium, zinc, copper, and other trace elements, which can enhance the body's immune function, protect the liver and diuretic, anti-aging, anti-stress, lower blood pressure and antibacterial effects.
Chinese Yam: It tonifies the spleen, nourishes the stomach, generates fluids, and benefits the lungs and kidneys.
Chinese yam contains diosgenin, choline, phytic acid, vitamins, and other effective ingredients, which have a desensitizing effect.
Jujubes: Tonify the middle burner, replenish qi, nourish the blood, and calm the mind. They can treat allergic purpura;
The polysaccharides in jujubes have obvious complement activity and can promote the proliferation of lymphocytes, thereby improving the body's immune function. Glutinous rice tonifies the middle burner, strengthens the spleen, stops diarrhea, and detoxifies.
