According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, two-thirds of Americans suffer from allergy symptoms all year long. With weed pollens like ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, tumbleweed and cocklebur in the air during the fall, many hayfever sufferers are looking for all-natural ways to beat the symptoms without the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications.

According to a recent MSNBC.com article, knowing what triggers allergy symptoms is important. Individuals can find out what allergens are in the air on any given day by visiting the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology website.

Once sufferers have identified what’s aggravating their allergies, they can try to avoid these things. Wearing a mask while doing yard work and other outdoor activities can help. Keeping the indoors allergy-free can also be important. A good vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter can reduce and eliminate triggers inside.

Research has shown that using a neti pot can help alleviate allergy symptoms as well. It is a small pot that gets filled with saline solution and is used to wash out the nostrils.

Relaxation techniques like massage, meditation and yoga are believed to help reduce sneezing and other allergy-induced responses by telling the brain to stop attacking the allergens in the enviornment.