Achoo!!! Seasonal Allergy Relief
Spring has more than sprung and that means flowers are blooming🌺, trees have leaves again🌳, and there is pollen everywhere! 🤧
Yep, the sniffles, sneezes, and itchy eyes are back on the scene, leaving many of us miserable and searching for relief.
While it’s easy to curse nature when your symptoms are making you miserable – there’s more to blame than the trees. We now know that your gut health and levels of inflammation have a strong connection to those pesky seasonal allergies.
An Allergy Mystery Unveiled
So, why do some of us end up with the sniffles every spring? Well, it turns out that allergies, like hay fever, happen when our immune system gets a little too reactive in response to harmless stuff like pollen (harmless for who?). Sure, genetics and the environment play a part, but here's where it gets interesting...
Your Gut Microbiome: Your Secret Allergy Ally
The state of your microbiome, the bustling community of tiny organisms that live in your gut, might have a say in whether you're waving tissues or enjoying the spring breeze. A healthy, diverse gut gang not only helps your immune system remain calm, but also keeps that inflammation response in check.
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My Favorite Allergy Supplements
Probiotics
Probiotics, especially those with Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, help by enhancing gut barrier performance, regulating immune function, and reducing inflammation. These microbes can also help break down histamines in our food, which contribute to your body’s overall histamine response and allergy symptoms.
Stinging Nettle
Nettles are anti-inflammatory, have antihistamine effects, and support immune function. Consistency is key when taking nettles. It may take a bit of time for them to kick in, but nettles have been used for thousands of years for their anti-allergic properties.
Quercetin
Quercetin is a flavonoid, a type of plant pigment found in many fruits, vegetables, and grains. It is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well as the ability to stabilize mast cells, the immune cells involved in allergic reactions.
Quail Eggs
Some research suggests that certain proteins and bioactive compounds found in quail eggs may help regulate immune responses, potentially decreasing allergy symptoms. (I have been taking a supplement with quail egg called AllQlear and it has been a game-changer.)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3s found in fish oil, flax, chia, and walnuts, have been studied for their potential benefits in managing allergies, especially with their many anti-inflammatory properties. Fish oil is a common form of omega-3 supplementation as it tends to offer the most potent doses, but there are plenty of vegetarian & vegan options as well.
The supplements above ⤴️ can all be found in the Allergy Support Plan I’ve curated in my online dispensary from Fullscript.
Follow these steps to access these and other professional grade supplements with a special discount.
Click here to access Fullscript
Create an account with your email & set a password
Once your account is active you’ll be taken to the home page
Click on Community Plans then Allergy Support
Add supplements to your cart & order like any other site*
*Remember to always check with your health care provider before taking new vitamins or supplements.
Still have questions?
I'd love to chat with you more about how we can tackle those seasonal allergies head-on and get you back to enjoying all that spring has to offer. Shoot me a message, and let's make this the season you tackle those allergy symptoms once and for all.