There are about 36 MILLION people in America who have seasonal allergies (that's about 11% of the entire population!) and now that it's Spring, the allergies are really starting to kick in! So, to prevent you from being a dripping mess of sneezing, red eyes and rashes, here are a few ways to combat your allergies:

Nasal Irrigation
Your nose is just a wet, filthy haven of mucus that breeds bacteria, which makes you vulnerable to allergens. Doctors recommend using something called a Neti Pot, which is a little pot you use to pour warm salt water up your nose, This is supposed to thin out the nasal mucus.

Eat Herbs
The American Stinging Nettle, the Butterbur and perilla are all herbs that have anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties.

Eat Spice Foods
Spicy foods, especially foods with cayenne pepper, make the mucus in your nose thin and runny, which fights off the effects of allergies.

Don't drink MILK
Milk increases mucus production and also makes mucus thicker

Use a HEPA Filter
Keep your windows closed and run a HEPA filter while you sleep. The HEPA filter should suck out most of the allergens in the air and help you get a good night's sleep.