On today’s episode, we get deep into the weeds on seasonal allergies, and what actions we can take to help support our health when pollen is in the air. Before we get into how to combat these seasonal symptoms, we first take a look into where our allergies actually come from, and how our underlying health status may play a role in the severity of our suffering. As we look into different lifestyle factors that may play a role in the seasonal allergies we face, we touch on the issue of metabolic health, the foods we can all enjoy to help mitigate our seasonal irritations, and the severe importance that getting consistently good sleep might have on how much we suffer when pollen comes around. In addition to these factors, we examine strategies that can be taken to help support our bodies during allergy season, such as movement and breathing exercises, having adjustments done, and certain supplements that can be taken that have the chance to be extremely helpful in this area. Lastly, we explore the science behind the idea that consuming local raw honey can keep our allergies at bay, and I share my personal strategy for staying as healthy as possible throughout this year’s allergy season.
Timestamps
Where do our seasonal allergies come from? (4:04)
How does your underlying health status affect you getting seasonal allergies? (12:24)
Metabolic health and seasonal allergies (15:00)
Can certain foods help fight against seasonal allergies? (18:21)
The extreme importance of sleeping well (28:18)
Yoga, adjustments, and the role that stress management can play on reducing seasonal allergy symptoms (32:38)
Which supplements might actually be worth taking for seasonal allergies? (37:27)
Honey for seasonal allergies: nature’s cure or old wives tale? (47:10)
Dr. Nick’s personal strategy for supporting this year’s seasonal allergies (54:08)
Studies and Products Mentioned
Association between allergic rhinitis and metabolic conditions: a nationwide survey in Korea
Antibiotic Use and Seaonal Allergies
Types of fatty acids consummed and alleriges
Examine.com
Thorne’s Probiotic for preventing allergies
Honey randomized controlled trial (RCT)
Great review on the Potential Use of Honey as a Remedy for Allergic Diseases
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