Can local honey cure spring allergies? Doctor shares which natural remedy is actually effective

There’s nothing sweet about seasonal allergies. Spend a few minutes online, and you’ll find a swarm of claims that eating local honey can ease, or even cure, your allergy symptoms.But is it really nature’s cure for nature’s problem — or an allergy fallacy?“It’s a common myth,” Dr.

Purvi Parikh, an allergist with the Allergy & Asthma Network, told The Post.The real solution, he said, is all natural — but it’s not the sweet fix you were probably hoping for.Seasonal allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to allergens like pollen and dust, triggering a nasty cycle of sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses fatigue.Across the country, nearly 1 in 3 adults and more than 1 in 4 children fall victim to seasonal allergies each year, according to the CDC.While allergy season varies by location, it’s most infamous in the spring and fall when pollen levels soar.

In New York City, the misery begins as early as late February or March and usually drags on until late October.Staying indoors, especially on dry, windy days when pollen counts are high, is one of the best ways to tackle seasonal allergies.But if you’re not ready to be a spring shut-in, there are a few things you can do to fight back.First up: air purifiers, dust covers and washing your bedding regularly help keep pollen from infiltrating your home.

Over-the-counter meds like antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops and saline rinses can also clear out allergens and offer much-needed relief.But for some, the natural route is more appealing.One of the most common tips circulating online? Eating honey produced by bees in your area. “If you eat honey that’s local, it contains over 200 microbes and types of pollen,” Dr.

Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, told his 20,000 TikTok followers.“When you’re eating that, your body is building up a natural immunity to high doses of pollen you could get in the spring and the fall during allergy season,” he expl...