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Seasonal Allergies

Allergies in August | The End of Summer Misery

Most people identify seasonal allergies with spring pollen and then confuse summer allergy symptoms with a common cold or Covid. Summer and spring allergy symptoms are the same—runny nose, coughing and sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, or a sore throat. Typically, seasonal allergy symptoms do not include fever and shortness of breath which are more common with colds and Covid.
August is usually considered the start of summer allergies.  That is the month when ragweed surfaces as the most common allergen.

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Back-to-School Immune System Boosters for Kids (and Adults)

Back-to-School Immune System Boosters for Kids (and Adults)

Back-to-School Immune System Boosters for Kids (and Adults) Ian Wahl, DAc, LAc   Kids are going back to school again in a few weeks.  Although it may seem preposterous to talk about cold weather, ice, and snow right now, we all know it’s coming.  And that means coughs, colds, seasonal flu, conjunctivitis, and other ailments […]

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Food-Pollen Cross-Reactors

Food-Pollen Cross-Reactors

Food-Pollen Cross-Reactors. Did you notice that the Spring allergy season started early this year? Like in January! Once again the experts are predicting this year’s allergy season will be the worst one yet. We’ve heard that before. And they’re right again this year! A mild Winter brings on an early Spring as trees start budding […]

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changes in weather allergies

How Changes in Weather Affect Allergy Symptoms

How Changes in Weather Affect Allergy Symptoms, Headaches, and Pain   Most people think they are having an allergic reaction when they experience allergy-like symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and in some cases, headaches. However, sometimes those symptoms are not an allergic reaction to something, but a sensitivity reaction to the weather. […]

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ragweed allergies

What to Know About Ragweed Allergies

Ragweed is a soft-stemmed flowering plant that is common across the U.S.  Although ragweed is abundant everywhere, it flourishes in areas that get lots of sunshine. Between spring and early fall, ragweed plants produce pollen grains that are transported by the wind. Depending on the specific location, ragweed may start spreading pollen as early as […]

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A Quick Guide To Summer Allergy Symptoms

Seasonal allergies can make even the most mundane tasks challenging. And these allergies are not restricted to the springtime since summer is also notorious for causing many allergic reactions. Pollen is abundant during the summer months because the plants which produce allergens will change in accordance with the weather, as opposed to dying off after […]

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