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Spring blooms fill the air with pollen.

It is such a wonderful time – spring. The air warms, the sun shines a little brighter, the days get longer and the plants begin to pop out of the soil and buds appear on trees and bushes. Don’t you just love spring?

As the weeks move forward, so does the plant development and all of a sudden one day everything seems to be blooming and it is a lovely sight. What we don’t usually see are the tiny grains of pollen plants emit. For people with hay fever and seasonal allergies, breathing in pollen sends the immune system into overdrive producing antibodies in an attempt to attack the allergens. The resulting histamines produce runny noses, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, even dark circles under the eyes. Misery.

Pollen counts vary from place to place and day to day. The pollen count is often included in the daily weather forecast beginning this time of year. However, if you want that information immediately, visit the National Allergy Bureau (NAB): Pollen & Mold Counts page on the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s website.

Living with allergies is no fun. But it is possible to get relief.

In his article, Allergies and Hay Fever, Dr. Michael Murray said, “Keep in mind that popular antihistamine drugs whether they are prescription of over-the-counter offer only symptomatic relief – they do not solve the problem.” (Emphasis added.)

Further, in an article on WebMD by Colette Bouchez, natural remedies for seasonal allergies are discussed:

Using nature-based products can be a very useful way to handle mild allergies and a useful adjunct for more significant allergies, and there are many types of treatments  you can safely try,” says Mary Hardy, MD, director of integrative medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. (Emphasis added.)

Some of the natural products Hardy suggests include:immune system

• Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
• Freeze-dried nettles
• Goldenseal
• Saline nasal spray/wash
• Grape seed extract

Knowing what to use and how to use it can be a challenge. Some products are tablets, but others need to be prepared as tonics, or mixed into a wash.

At Natural Choices in Columbus, Indiana, you can find the supplements and get the information you need to use the products to help your immune system meet the challenges presented by seasonal allergies in a nature-based manner and get relief. If you aren’t in the Columbus area, call (812) 375-1677 for information and to order what you need.

–Ellie of the Natural Choices Blog Team

Pure and natural products to promote healthful living is what you’ll find every day at Natural Choices in Columbus, Indiana.