Are you feeling exhausted and lethargic, congested, runny or itchy eyes, and not sleeping well lately?
Welcome to spring allergy season. It sucks, but here’s a few measures you can take to help reduce your symptoms.
First line of defense is to keep your nasal pathways clear of pollen and other contaminants. Some like the neti-pot, but I find it awkward and not effective. I prefer the squeeze bottle options that come with a saline solution, like this one on amazon. Clear your sinuses on the daily, or as often as you find necessary. Important: always use distilled water when rinsing your sinuses.
Second, the three best natural anti-histamines are quercetin, vitamin C (must be a whole-food C, not ascorbic acid) and stinging nettle (it’s an herb). I drink a nettle infusion on the daily and it really helps. To get the full benefit, you need to infuse the nettle for at least 12 hours. Nettle is chock full of minerals and has many other benefits like lowering blood pressure (be aware if you are taking medication for high blood pressure), hormone and prostate supportive, and reduces inflammation. Give my recipe a try. It’s very easy to make and I think you’ll like the taste.
If you prefer supplements, I can recommend two from Designs for Health: Quercetin + Nettles or HistaEze. Both are available through my Fullscript supplement dispensary with a 20% discount.
A third solution, but longer-term strategy, is to support your gut. Many people are surprised to learn that 80% of our immune season resides within our gut. Support the gut and you strengthen your immune system. If you start now, you’ll be ahead of the game for next allergy season. For some, adding a basic probiotic can be helpful. For others, particularly if you are regularly experiencing digestive distress, a detailed assessment and tailored protocol would be required. If this sounds like you, please feel free to schedule a complimentary discovery call here and I’ll share my process with you so we can determine if working together is a good fit.
Lastly, I shared in my previous email that I have been experimenting with red light therapy and finding it beneficial. I primarily use it to support muscle recovery, to promote skin health, and for pain relief. Red light travels through the skin and activates the mitochondria, which produces ATP, which is energy. The more energy the cells produce the more efficient they become. In simplest terms, red light therapy recharges your cells. I typically shine it on my face for six minutes three times a week to support healthy skin. I’m finding that it is also decreasing my seasonal allergies, so I can only assume it is reducing inflammation in my nasal passages.
Let’s celebrate spring – allergies and all – and make a point to enjoy the beautiful blooming trees, tulips, and daffodils.
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