{"id":140111,"date":"2022-04-28T14:17:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T14:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boironca.dreamhosters.com\/?p=140111"},"modified":"2025-08-23T11:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T11:52:10","slug":"natural-ways-to-support-seasonal-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/all\/others\/homeopathy\/natural-ways-to-support-seasonal-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Ways to Support Seasonal Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s spring! The grass is getting greener, the smiles are getting brighter, the clothing is getting lighter and the sneezes are getting mightier.<\/strong> Yupp, allergy season is upon us, filled with sneezes, itchy eyes and runny noses. <\/em>And if you\u2019ve ever had the pleasure of suffering through it before, you know it isn\u2019t fun. I never dealt with allergies until a few years ago – but when they did hit me, they came with a vengeance!<\/p>\n

What are allergies? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis or Hay Fever, affect a large number of us; roughly 20-27% of Canadians report dealing with allergies.1<\/sup><\/strong> Pollen is the most common environmental trigger. In early spring (right now!), we\u2019re dealing with tree and grass pollen, and as we get into summer, we typically deal with ragweed pollen. So unfortunately, depending on the environment, allergy \u201cseason\u201d can last for months.<\/p>\n

Why do allergies happen?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In very simple terms, allergies happen because our immune system is being a little overdramatic, moreover when our immune system overreacts<\/em> to an otherwise harmless substance<\/strong>. In the springtime, we\u2019re talking about pollen. In response to pollen, our immune system mounts a defense against it – releasing compounds like histamine, which have an inflammatory response in the body. It\u2019s this response that\u2019s responsible for all of the unpleasant symptoms including sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, coughing, hives, runny nose and a scratchy throat.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s at risk to suffer from allergies?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Symptoms and severity do vary from person to person, and allergies can manifest at any age. With that said, risk factors include genetic predisposition 2<\/sup><\/strong>, being born during pollen season, having repeated antibiotic use as an infant and the air quality and environment in which we live. The hygiene hypothesis has also been supported in scientific literature as a theory regarding possible reasons allergies has increased over the past few decades, with many of us (especially in recent years), sanitizing everything and being less exposed to dirt and other microbes than in years past.3<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n

How can we naturally support allergies?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regardless of risk factors, if you have seasonal allergies, you\u2019ve got them –\u00a0and if you\u2019re like me, you just want to get right down to it and find some ways to bring about relief and support.<\/p>\n

Try these tips to find some relief<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some natural ways you can support your body this allergy season, and find some relief. Enjoy!<\/p>\n