Spring is right around the corner and I can't be any happier! It was a long, cold, snowy winter and I am ready for some warmer weather, leaves on the trees and colorful flowers. The problem is that allergy season is right behind the leaves and flowers The Northeast always seems to be a hotbed for allergies and it seems that many people are affected by the microscopic allergens that float around in the air. Some people get a simple runny nose, while others tend to get sinus or upper respiratory infections. Minimizing the effects of these allergens on your health will help to minimize your chances of secondary infections. Here are some of the actions that you can take to minimize your exposure to allergens.
- Keep your car's ventilation system on re-circulate. This will prevent some of the pollen from entering the vehicle. Some cars even have a pollen filter!
- Change your in-home furnace filters to the HEPA type. These filters should be changed several times during the pollen season.
- Purchase a HEPA filter and let it run continuously during the pollen season.
Sometimes seasonal allergies may result in other respiratory complications. Sinusitis and bronchitis may result from opportunistic bacteria in the nose and lungs that tend to attack when your body's immune system is stressed. Allergies can also trigger asthma attacks.
Food sensitivities and allergies can compound airborne allergy reactions, which can make your allergy response that much worse. This entire group of allergens keeps the body in a systemic, elevated immune state, which can also exaggerate airborne allergy symptoms. If you are bothered by allergies all year long you may consider eliminating common allergenic foods such as wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs and soy. Eliminate these food sources for a few weeks to see if your symptoms resolve.
It is difficult to remove yourself from all allergen sources, and when you are dealing with allergies, the adrenal glands (they sit on top of your kidneys) are constantly stressed and inflamed. Rather than taking an over the counter pill, whole-food nutritional supplements and herbal formulas can help reduce your body's response to the allergens. These whole-food supplements may help with adrenal support, fatigue, runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma.
If you would like more information on what products could help help your seasonal allergies, don't hesitate to get in touch with our office. We offer a wide supply of natural, whole-food supplements that can help you enjoy the spring, rather than dread it.
