When you have an allergy, it seems like the world becomes limited: you cannot touch the flowers, you can’t pet a dog, eat shrimps and sea food, or even clean your home. Worse, allergies can begin more serious health problems. So what do you do? Get rid of it.

Here are some ways on how you can do that:

1. Powdered licorice root. The tradition of using licorice root as medicine can be traced back several years ago—even before your mother or grandmother is born. It was commonly utilized as a cough suppressant until users discovered that it’s also effective in getting rid of allergies. Nevertheless, as effective and powerful it could be, it’s not recommended for those who are suffering from hypertension or high blood pressure as it tends to increase your blood level.

2. Alfalfa. If licorice is to cough, alfalfa is to runny nose. It is usually used by those who are showing signs of hay fever—people who are already feeling itchy in their noses and constantly sneezing. It can also bring back the mucus membranes to normal by calming down your immune system. However, again, watch out for it, as ironically alfalfa can also cause some allergies. If you’re showing some signs, then you know that you need to stop and look for other treatments.

3. Posture. Just when you think that sleeping all day and night will relieve you of your allergies, think again. There are some studies that suggest you may have to sit up straight and improve your posture. Constant lying down will only worsen the symptoms of your allergies, especially if it affects your nasal passages. If you’re too tired to practice better posture, then you can just lean your body a little bit forward.

4. Relaxation. Surprisingly, some allergies start to set in only when you feel emotionally unstable, stressed, too excited, or too worried. When you begin to notice some rashes when you’re busy studying for your exams, it may be a sign that you need to relax yourself. Usually, they will just gradually diminish. However, if it doesn’t, then you may have to try out other methods or even look for a doctor.

5. Acupressure. This age-old technique is very popular these days. It’s an alternative treatment for allergies, which means there are no drugs, over the counter or not, that you need to drink. What basically happens here is that certain points found in your body are activated. For example, you may relax your nasal passages when you’re going to massage the bridge of your nose in circular motion. You can also try massage and even reflexology.

6. Quercetin. This is actually a plant pigment that you can find in certain fruits and vegetables, such as onions, berries, apples, and nuts. It can naturally cure allergies because it has the ability to prevent the body from developing histamines. Moreover, it also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it a good medicine for those who are suffering from swollen joints.