Springtime is just around the corner and that means seasonal allergies will be in full swing soon. Spring is such a beautiful time of year and can be a great time to be outside. However, thousands of people dread springtime because it can be debilitating. Some people are forced to stay inside just so they can breathe.
The most common triggers of springtime allergy symptoms are pollens, grasses, and trees. Tree pollens often affect the early springtime sufferers. The time and duration of springtime allergy symptoms are determined by the species of tree causing the reaction. Trees are the earliest pollen producers of the year, releasing their pollen as early as March and as late as June. Trees can aggravate allergy symptoms even if they are not on your property, since trees release large amounts of pollen that can travel miles away from the original source.
When springtime allergy symptoms are high, other common, year-round triggers such as mold, dust and dust mites, animal dander, and cockroaches can affect some people even more than they do during other times of the year. That happens because more of a burden is placed on an already stressed immune system during this time of year.
Common springtime allergy symptoms include:
Sneezing
Itchy, red or watery eyes
Runny nose
Congestion
Fatigue
Headaches
Skin reactions
If you suffer from any of the above symptoms, you are not alone. Pollen allergies affect nearly 19 million people in the US alone with one of the main symptoms being allergic rhinitis, affecting between 10% and 30% of all adults and as many as 40% of all children.
Spring allergy season hit us extremely hard last year because the amount of pollen floating around was four times greater than usual. Pollen is measured in grains per cubic meter. For trees, 1,500 grains of pollen per cubic meter is considered high. Last spring, areas along the East Coast measured 6,000 grains per cubic meter. There is no way to predict if pollen counts this year will be as high as they were last spring since daily and seasonal weather conditions affect the pollen counts and make it difficult to make precise predictions more than a few days in advance.
If you have ever experienced springtime allergy symptoms, then you should prepare for allergy season and consider addressing your symptoms early.
WHAT IS AAT?
Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT) is a clinically proven treatment that is highly effective in relieving the many symptoms associated with allergies and sensitivities. It is a therapeutic approach that was developed from over 16 years of clinical research. The AAT treatment does not rely on the use of medications, herbal remedies or supplements. The treatment is safe, painless and available to all ages including infants.
HOW DOES AAT WORK?
Advanced Allergy Therapeutics works directly with the relationship between the major organ systems and inappropriate reactions to harmless substances. While the immune system is responsible for initiating an immune reaction in the case of true allergies, it is the health and state of the organ systems that often determines the type of symptoms that may arise. With both sensitivities and allergies, symptoms typically stem from the organ system affected. For example, one patient may have a reaction to soybean by getting rashes while another patient may react with sinus congestion, heartburn or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The symptoms in each of these cases represent a different organ system involved. By treating the organ system(s) involved in a reaction, the body is able to respond more appropriately.
Advanced Allergy Therapy offers a unique and highly effective approach in treating the many symptoms associated with allergies and sensitivities. AAT is a precision-based therapy that treats the organ systems involved in an overreaction. AAT does not treat the immune system; instead, the therapy focuses on inappropriate reactions to a harmless substance in relation to the organs systems to produce rapid, long-term results for the relief of associated symptoms. AAT merges 21st century science with 3,000-year-old Traditional Acupuncture and traditional Naturopathic Medicine principles in offering an effective alternative in the treatment of symptoms associated with allergies and sensitivities.
*AAT does not treat life-threatening allergies or anaphylaxis.
Dr. Helene Pulnik is a board-certified, licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist. She has over 25 years experience as a healthcare professional and is a Certified Advanced Allergy practitioner. Glastonbury Naturopathic & Acupuncture Center, 18 School Street, Glastonbury. 860-657-4105
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