Do you suffer from seasonal allergies?
Do anti-histamines cause you to feel drowsy? Are you looking for a
natural alternative? Great! There are natural ways to treat
seasonal allergies without the side effects that come with allergy
medication. For many, this time of year can be unbearable as
allergens spring up all around us. Symptoms of runny nose,
sniffling, sneezing, low energy, itchy eyes, and headaches run
rampant but don’t panic, there is hope!
I recommend patients start
a homeopathic and anti-oxidant program each year before or at the
start of the allergy season. The homeopathics used in this allergy
prevention program are easy to take, free from side effects, and safe
for the whole family. Supplements and herbs can also be beneficial
for seasonal allergies – such as are vitamin C with bioflavonoids,
N-acetyl cysteine, essential fatty acids, Petasites hybridus and
Urtica dioica. Another important factor in the treatment of seasonal
allergies is to identify food sensitivities. Our diet tends to
follow the seasons, so there may be certain foods you are eating more
of in the spring that are aggravating your symptoms. Preliminary
studies suggest that people with grass pollen allergies may also
react to tomatoes, peanuts, wheat, apple, carrot, celery, peach,
melon, eggs and pork. In addition, people with ragweed allergies may
react to foods in the Cucurbitaceae family, such as cucumber and
melon.
A simple blood test can be performed at New Leaf Massage and
Wellness to isolate foods that may be aggravating your seasonal
allergy symptoms. If a natural approach is what you are looking for,
then book your appointment today with Dr. Nicole Cerf BSc, ND.
Dr. Cerf's hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
