{"id":3715,"date":"2025-05-13T15:35:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2025-05-13T15:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:36:03","slug":"seasonal-allergies-getting-you-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/seasonal-allergies-getting-you-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Allergies Getting You Down?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahh\u2026Spring! You wait all winter for warmer days, blooming\nflowers and budding trees, then the sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose start\nmaking you miserable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to recent research, you\u2019ve got plenty of company. Seasonal allergies are getting worse every year, and it\u2019s now estimated that about 50 million Americans suffer in spring and fall<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When is Allergy Season?<\/li><li>Natural Remedies<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Cover-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A major source of allergy season\" class=\"wp-image-7715\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Cover.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\"><strong>When is Allergy Season?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">While indoor allergies like dust mites and pet dander are around all year, spring and summer allergies can run from early March to late August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you head off to your local drugstore for relief from spring allergies, some simple, natural alternatives just may do the trick.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make your home cleaner and more comfortable by\nusing a HEPA air filter which traps airborne irritants. <\/li><li>Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers. These\nreduce moisture from the air and limit the growth of mold that can trigger or\nworsen allergies. <\/li><li>Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning when\npollen is highest. While it\u2019s tempting to throw open the windows, especially at\nnight, resist the urge to bring the outdoors in.<\/li><li>Shower after being outside. Pollen easily sticks\nto your skin and clothing, which you then track into your home, onto your\nfurniture and into your bed. <\/li><li>Try local, unprocessed honey. While it\u2019s not\nbeen proven by science, there\u2019s a lot of anecdotes about how honey can ease\nseasonal respiratory issues. The theory is that over time, it desensitizes you\nto specific pollen in your area. <\/li><li>Regularly wash your bedding in water that\u2019s at\nleast 130 degrees. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Inbetween-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Troubles of allergy season\" class=\"wp-image-7714\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Inbetween-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Inbetween-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Inbetween-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Allergies-Inbetween.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\"><strong>Natural Remedies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn your attention from the medicine cabinet to the kitchen cabinet and cook up some hot, spicy food. If you\u2019ve eaten authentic Indian, Mexican or Thai food, you\u2019ve probably experienced the accompanying runny nose. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Circulation-Health\/Cayenne-Capsules-500-mg-90-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Cayenne<\/a><\/span> pepper, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Digestive-Health\/Ginger-Root-Capsules-550-mg-60-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ginger<\/a><\/span>, onion and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Cholesterol-Health\/Super-Garlic-Plus-Cayenne-60-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">garlic<\/a><\/span> are some of the more potent seasoning that naturally clear nasal passages but, may help in supplement form as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, certain essential oils like <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Natural-Remedies\/essential-oils\/Eucalyptus-Essential-Oil-1-oz.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">eucalyptus<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Natural-Remedies\/essential-oils\/Spearmint-Essential-Oil-1-oz.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">spearmint<\/a><\/span>, and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Natural-Remedies\/essential-oils\/Peppermint-Essential-Oil-1-oz.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">peppermint<\/a><\/span> can help clear sinuses through their aroma. Use in a diffuser or add a few drops to the bottom of a steamy shower and inhale to relieve a stuffy nose.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of herbs, the big buzz is Butterbur. A large leafed shrub, butterbur has been used as a natural remedy for centuries and has been the subject of several recent studies. It\u2019s believed that butterbur helps block the histamine chemical released by your immune system. While initial results appear positive, additional studies are needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Liquid-Extracts\/Nettle-Leaf-Liquid-Extract-1-oz.axd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Nettle leaf<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Mullein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">mullein<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Joint-Supplements\/Turmeric-500-mg-90-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">turmeric<\/a><\/span>, and quercetin are other herbs that can help ease allergies. Many of these are offered in various combinations to address the full gamut of seasonal issues including <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Respiratory-Health\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">respiratory<\/a><\/span>, sinus, nasal and even immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you experience the occasional runny nose or year-round respiratory discomfort, with these tips and natural remedies, you can breathe easy all year long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/allergy-facts\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/allergy-facts\/<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/immune-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Immune Support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahh\u2026Spring! You wait all winter for warmer days, blooming flowers and budding trees, then the sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose start making you miserable. According to recent research, you\u2019ve got plenty of company. Seasonal allergies are getting worse every year, and it\u2019s now estimated that about 50 million Americans suffer in spring and fall1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":7725,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3715","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3715"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3715"}],"version-history":[{"count":45,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9003,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3715\/revisions\/9003"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}