Allergies to what?

For the first time in my life, I have seasonal allergies. And I finally understand how much these suck. Between the constant sneezing, nose-blowing, watery eyes and all around misery, I hardly have time to enjoy this beautiful spring weather.

As always in these moments of stress, I turned to my old pal Martha. She advised a home remedy favorite: honey. Honey, as Martha's favorite health expert explains, mimics the function of allergy shots in that they provide a mild exposure to the common pollen allergens which may decrease the allergic response to them.

For this reason, it is recommended that one buy honey produced within 20 miles of your home. I'll have to be on the lookout for this purpose in the next few days!

From marthastewart.com:

If you suffer from springtime allergies, consider adding a little local honey to your prevention regimen. The theory is that, as with allergy shots, daily exposure to a small amount of an allergen can desensitize the body, allowing you to better resist it, explains Evan Fleischmann, N.D., board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. In this case, that allergen culprit is pollen -- the very same ingredient bees use to make their honey.
The practice of eating honey for this purpose doesn't have much research to its credit. But some holistic practitioners have seen a drop in symptoms as a result of prescribing it to patients. To try it out, eat one teaspoon daily of raw, unfiltered honey made within 20 miles of your home.

Read more at Marthastewart.com: Honey for Allergy Relief - Martha Stewart Health