Lots of folks are dealing with allergy symptoms this time of year - itchy watery eyes, runny nose and sinus congestion that may progress to a sinus headache.
Did you know which plant is to blame for these seasonal allergies commonly known as “hayfever”?
Goldenrod or Ragweed
If you guessed Goldenrod, it’s the popular assumption due to the conspicuous yellow flower that blooms this time of year. Goldenrod is insect pollinated, so little pollen is released into the wind. It is a an abundant food source for bees, butterflies and beetles. Ragweed is actually the culprit since it is wind pollinated, although it can be trickier to spot with it’s insignificant looking green flowers.
Did you learn something new? I never used to know this, but my husband is very attached to the Goldenrod in our yard for the pollinators
If you’re struggling this time of year, we carry D-Hist from Orthomolecular. This stuff is amazing at reducing allergy symptoms. It mellows out your body’s histamine response and helps to clear your sinus passages without leaving you feeling brain-foggy like a decongestant can. We have it in the office for your next visit!
New Product Offering for Allergy Season
Why do we get allergies?
The body creates a histamine response to objects perceived as foreign (pollen, dust, pet dander). Mast cells secrete histamine, which is a chemical message to initiate the allergic/inflammatory reaction.
D-Hist from @orthomolecular can help mediate this histamine response so that your body doesn’t have such a strong allergic reaction to the seasonal pollen.
The good stuff:
✅ Quercetin ⬇️ the release of histamine
✅ Bromelain (also found in ) helps absorb quercetin
✅ N-Acetyl Cysteine helps keep mucous free flowing
✅Vitamin C is an essential vitamin for immune support
The bottom line - less allergic reaction and less congestion so you can breathe easier!