Allergy Season is Upon Us

 Clear Out Those Sinuses

    Well, hello springtime - you surely decided to step in full force bringing massive amounts of pollen, dust and environmental toxins however, throughout the citizens of this country face this seasonal issue during early springtime until late summer. Seasonal allergies affect people in various ways, which can cause overwhelming symptoms to impact your daily life, career and overall wellness. 

    Even though seasonal allergies are typical during this time, the most common symptoms are: sinus pressure, toothaches, migraines, watery/itchy eyes, congestion, fatigue and running nose. Springtime means that flowers are budding and trees are blooming, which causes people to have low energy and concentration levels. There are ways to prevent, decrease or improve your reactions to seasonal allergies and overall environmental changes. 

Ways to Improve or Relieve Seasonal Allergies 

Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers

Ingest in higher amounts of local honey, lemon and apple cider vinegar

Minimalize your pollen contact, keep home/office doors, windows and free areas ventilated and purified

Always keep work areas clean 

Utilize herbal teas and stay hydrated with clean water

Limit hearty foods, acid based drinks and decrease sugar intake

Invest in herbal over-the-counter medicines to moderate symptoms throughout the seasons

    Alternative treatments can treat most allergy symptoms people experience, however it is not wise to solely rely on over-the-counter medicines which can become tolerable by the body. This can prevent you from feeling better physically, if the immune system adjusts to medicines, it is more than likely your body telling you to find something different to fix the issue. Allergy shots are very common for adults and older teens which are basically forms of immunotherapy preventive medicine. 

"Be wise in everything you do in order to appreciate the wisdom you will acquire."