Allergy Season Has Bloomed, EmployeeExperience, Spring/Summer 2020

Allergy Season has Bloomed

The weather is warming, flowers are blooming, trees are bright green with leaves, but your eyes are itchy and you are sneezing so much you have not been able to see any of this.

Seasonal allergies affect many of us and are often caused by pollen. According to the National Institutes of Health, pollen is a fine powder spread by plants as part of their reproduction process. Pollen also spreads to us! When we breathe in pollen it can trigger our body to react.

The National Institutes of Health explain that while some people may experience sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, runny nose, more severe cases may produce trouble breathing. These reactions to pollen are never fun and can take the spring out of your step when the season has sprung.

Seeking relief?

A V O I D

* Being outside on windy days. * Mowing and weeding. * Wearing clothes that were exposed to pollen when returning inside

N A T U R A L

* Sinus rinse *Acupuncture * Probiotics * Butterbur (herb) * Wear a pollen mask

P H A R M A

* Nasal Sprays * Decongestants * Antihistamines * Prescriptions by a physician

Before taking any medications or treatments, be sure to consult your physician as some medications or treatments may have side effects or react with other medications.