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ARE SEASONAL ALLERGIES WEARING YOU DOWN? By Dr. Jenna Dye, Naturopathic Physician them. You can also eliminate dust mites by placing conditions. Make sure your immune system is in tip your pillows, comforters and blankets in the dyer on top shape before the allergy season begins. Daily Vi-

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the high heat for 10 minutes just once per week. tamin C can boost immunity and can act as mild antiflowers are blooming, and the pollen is circu- histamine. Local raw honey can be used daily to help lating in the air. For some of us, this amazing ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET/LIFESTYLE: prime the system for the upcoming allergy season. A time of year brings on watery eyes, sneezing, sniffles, Allergy symptoms all stem from underlying inflam- simple nasal rinse with saline, such as a neti pot, can coughing, wheezing and itching. These symptoms mation and overreaction in the body. Any additional help decrease and prevent that stubborn stuffy nose. make it difficult to enjoy this beautiful weather. You factors that cause inflammation in the body can Regular exercise can promote the anti-inflammatory don’t have to be miserable! There are some simple, worsen symptoms. This can include foods, chemicals pathway and boost immunity. natural ways to reduce your exposure and conquer and stress. By reducing your toxic load, your body can Spring. better handle the allergies. SEE YOUR NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN: A Naturopathic Physician can offer a more individualREDUCE YOUR IN-HOME ALLERGENS: Choose foods that are nutrient dense such as green ized approach for you and your specific allergy sympI recommend purchasing a good quality air purifier. leafy vegetables and antioxidant rich fruits. Avoid toms. This is achieved by treating any underlying You want to make sure it is a HEPA air purifier and it dairy products, as they can add to inflammation, illnesses and decreasing inflammation. This support is running 24/7 during the allergy season (I run mine produce more mucus and aggravate current allergy along with modifying your diet, reducing your expoyear-round). We are exposed to many allergens when symptoms. Reduce processed and high sugar foods. If sure, and boosting your immune system can allow you we sleep, so having it in the bedroom is beneficial. you have food sensitivities, avoiding these during an to start enjoying this gorgeous time of year! Make sure to change the filters and clean it regularly. allergy flare up can also be helpful. Dr. Jenna Dye is a licensed Naturopathic Physician. If you have carpet in your home, vacuum at least Decrease your stress, make sure you are drinking Her role is to support the body’s inherent ability to retwice per week to help decrease your exposure. If ample water and get plenty of sleep. store and maintain optimal health. Together with her allergies are very severe and you have pets, you may patients, this is achieved by identifying and removing want to consider an alternative flooring. Don’t forget BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM: barriers that may be impacting health while creating to clean your windowsills, blinds and ceiling fans. If you suffer from allergies, you may be more prone to a healing environment. For more information visit They love to collect dust and we often forget about illnesses such as sinus infections and other respiratory www.drjennadye.com.