With Spring Comes Allergies.

Written By Lindsay Best

Spring brings with it pollen and dampness/warmth that is perfect for mold growth make sure to keep your windows dry to limit this as it can be detrimental to respiratory health, allergies and can create an inflammatory storm in your body. I came across some interesting stats on allergies. 

An allergy is when our body’s immune system reacts to normally harmless substances that it sees as harmful. The allergy-causing substances are called allergens.

How big is the Allergy problem?

  • 1 in 5 (20%) Australians suffer from an allergic condition

  • 18% of Australians suffer allergic rhinitis

  • 80% of allergic asthmatics also suffer from allergic rhinitis

  • 20-30% of patients with allergic rhinitis also have asthma

  • Predicted that by 2050, allergic diseases in Australia will increase by 70% to over 7 million

There are ways to cope:

  • Identify allergens

  • remove allergen exposure

  • Reduce Histamine load

  • Low histamine diet

  • Avoid Alcohol and caffeine

  • Nasal irrigation with a saline wash

  • Adequate rest and sleep

  • Stress reduction

  • Air purifier

  • Avoid smoking

  • Wash hair and clothes after exposure to environmental allergens

  • Exercise

  • Use Purebiotics Allergen Mist liberally on beds, air conditioning units, clothing.

Lindsay Best
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