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5 Easy Solutions to Spring Allergies
Does this sound like you in spring? Itchy eyes. Runny nose. Scratchy throat. Puffy eyes. Endless sneezing. Fatigue. If these are familiar symptoms, you could be suffering from seasonal allergies. For millions globally, the spring equinox brings more than rainbows and flowers. The change in seasons brings pollen, moisture, mold, and other allergens. Allergies occur when your body responds to an irritant in the environment that causes histamine levels to rise. Histamine is a chemical released in the body to protect it from perceived harmful substances. The production of histamine results in allergic reactions that affect the same body systems set to fight off foreign invaders. In anticipation of the…
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‘Tis the Season to be…Allergic?
Do the holidays bring you the gift of a stuffy nose, red cheeks, itchy skin, or a relentless headache? Your holiday traditions could be the cause of unwelcome allergy symptoms.