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Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year to camp and hike, but we also know that where there are flowers blooming and birds chirping, there is also pollen, spores and microscopic seeds floating all around us. So, I bring you these allergy fighting tips to use on your next springtime camping trip.

Homeopathic Remedies
Camping out in the wilderness means that you must be alert and on your toes at all times. There are a great many things to discover, enjoy and be aware of. You don’t want to be drowsy on allergy medication while you’re trying to enjoy the great outdoors! So, before you head to the medicine cabinet for something, try out some of these natural ways to fight off allergies.

1. Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids: Boosting your immune system is a great way to fight off allergies and the infections that can sometimes follow them.
2. Vitamin A: Fight the inflammation caused by allergies with vitamin A, even after the onset of symptoms. Subtle but effective, Vitamin A calms allergies and boosts immunity.
3. Vitamin B5: This vitamin will boost your adrenal function, which is a great defense against stress. You may not know it, but your body gets stressed out during an allergic reaction.
4. CoQ10: A natural antihistamine and stress blocker, this is a great vitamin to add to C and B5.
5. Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish and supplements, take this with A and CoQ10. Within an hour, you should expect relief from the symptoms of your allergies.
   Nelsons Homeopathic Medicine: These neat little pills come in a clikpak that you can carry around with you in a purse or pocket and are made by Nelsons, a homeopathic remedy company that’s been in business for over 100 years. Visit them at www.nelsonshomoeopathy.co.uk.
6. Airborne: Created by a teacher, this supplement is packed with amino acids, antioxidants and vitamins. You can find it in just about any grocery store.
7. Juices, fruit and vegetables: Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables along with drinking orange, grape and cranberry juice before, during and after a camping trip can make a huge difference in how energetic and healthy you feel.

When Science Must Intervene
Vitamins, minerals and supplements containing them are a great way to stay healthy and stave off inflammation and allergies themselves. However, there are critical times when immediate allergy relief is necessary, sometimes to avoid a shortened camping trip. So in order to stay alert and avoid having to sleep it off in a tent, here are some over-the-counter remedies that are perfect for camping trips.

1. Claritin Non-Drowsy: This medication has an excellent reputation for knocking all the allergy symptoms out of most people who have tried it. It can also be taken to prevent them for those who are susceptible to spring allergies. Just be sure to drink plenty of water before and after taking one because they really give you dry-mouth and dehydrate you.
2. Robitussin Dextromethorphan Cough: For throat inflammation, cough and watery, itchy eyes, this particular cough syrup has a reputation as a remedy. It may cause a tad bit of drowsiness but is still excellent temporary relief for allergies–especially when the sufferer is a child.

Always make sure you seek advice from your doctor about your allergy concerns and always get proper health care when necessary. This is always a great idea, especially before a long, glorious weekend out in the back woods or at a popular campsite where lots of families gather. Enjoy your camp out….without the allergies!