I used to get sinus and upper respiratory infections EVERY time I ran outside, attended a barbeque, or anywhere there was smoke or freshly cut grass. I have started using the Navage Nasal Irrigation Kit after every run and have not experienced the usual sinus infections and allergy symptoms that I usually suffer from.

It can be a little awkward at first, so I recommend you watch this short video that shows the proper angle and feeling you should experience to ensure you are using this correctly.

We use this Asakuki diffuser in Veda's room. I have one that came in my Young Living Starter Kit, but I don't think it is necessary to have a super fancy one, as long as you are cleaning your diffuser and taking care of it, ours have lasted us a long time.

If I know I am going to run outside on a certain day, I try to make sure I turn on my diffuser at night before the bed the night before. I diffuse combinations of lavender, oregano, tea tree oil and frankincense. I don't use all of them, but rather a combination, but ALWAYS include lavender.

This Plant Therapy Starter Kit is about $60 and contains 7 of the most common essential oils, as well as 7 blends. I won't begin to compare the essential oil brands, since I think the main brands offer great products and differ mainly in their business models. What I will offer is some affordable options without the committment of a membership and monthly minimums, etc. I have used doTerra, Young Living, Aura Cacia, Plant Therapy, and Eden's Garden.

I have used Nettle Leaf, Roasted Dandelion Root, and Roobios Tea to combat the symptoms of allergies. I recommend drinking these the day before you know you will be exposed to allergens.

Roobios is naturally caffeine-free and contains two bioflavonoids called rutin and quercetin. Both of these compounds block the release of histamine (the chemical our bodies produce in response to allergens.)