Addressing Allergies for Springtime Wellness

Last updated: April 2025

As warm weather approaches and spring blooms begin, many people also experience a less welcome arrival: seasonal allergies.

You may recognize the feeling- stepping out into the fresh air only to be met with sneezing, congestion, or itchy eyes. While springtime pollen is a major trigger, allergies can happen year-round, depending on your sensitivities.

When and Why Allergies Happen

Spring is the peak time for seasonal allergies, as trees begin to bloom and pollen fills the air. But allergies aren’t limited to spring. In the summer, grass pollen is a common trigger, while in the fall, weeds like ragweed often cause symptoms. Some people experience chronic allergy symptoms throughout the year, which may be due to indoor allergens such as mold or dust mites.

These reactions, often referred to as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, can result in a wide range of symptoms, including:
Sinuses: Sneezing, nasal congestion or runny nose, sinus pressure or facial pain, post-nasal drip
Eyes: Redness, itching, watery eyes, swelling around the eyes
Throat and Respiratory: Coughing, sore or scratchy throat, wheezing or shortness of breath
Skin: Itchiness, occasional rashes or hives
Head: Headache, fatigue, brain fog

Understanding the timing, location, and nature of your symptoms can help pinpoint the source and guide you toward the most effective relief.

Testing for Allergies

If you're unsure what's causing your allergy symptoms, testing can help identify specific triggers and guide your treatment plan.

There are several types of allergy tests available:
Blood Tests (IgE Testing)
Measure allergen-specific antibodies in the blood. These are useful for identifying sensitivities to pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold, and certain foods.

Skin Prick Tests
Commonly used for environmental allergens. Tiny amounts of allergens are applied to the skin to observe any reaction.

Intradermal Tests
A more sensitive method, often used when skin prick tests are negative but an allergy is still suspected.

Patch Tests
Used to detect delayed allergic reactions, especially to substances like fragrances, metals, or preservatives.

Which Test Is Right for You? Your healthcare provider can recommend the best testing method based on your symptoms, health history, and possible triggers.

Strategies and Solutions for Allergy Relief

To reduce symptoms and build resilience, we recommend combining lifestyle strategies with targeted supplement support:

1. Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan
Over 60% of your immune system resides in your gut. Reducing intestinal inflammation by avoiding processed foods, refined carbohydrates, grain-fed meat, and dairy can help calm allergic responses. Focus on whole, colorful, plant-rich meals. Need guidance? Our nutritionists can help you create a personalized plan.

2. Exercise Regularly
Aerobic movement supports healthy lung function and helps regulate the immune system.²

3. Address Emotional Stress
Allergic reactions may also reflect emotional stress or internal overprotection. Reiki sessions can help release stored tension and restore energetic balance.

4. Use the Right Supplements

Dr. Morrison’s Allergy Defender! is your go-to for building long-term resilience before allergy season starts. It includes:

• Buffered Vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps calm histamine responses.

• NAC (N-acetyl cysteine), which breaks down excess mucus and supports detox by replenishing glutathione.

• IsoQuercetin, a highly absorbable, natural histamine blocker that helps regulate immune responses.

When symptoms hit, Allergy Defender Active offers fast relief with:

• Stinging Nettle Leaf, a natural anti-histamine that reduces respiratory inflammation.

• **AllergCo, a potent blend of Albizia, Chinese Skullcap, and Nigella, traditionally used to ease seasonal allergy symptoms and support healthy respiratory function.

For those with asthma-like or more persistent symptoms, Resprin can be added for additional lung support. This traditional Chinese medicine formula is designed to promote clear breathing and strengthen respiratory health.

Bonus Tip: A teaspoon of raw local honey daily may help retrain your immune system to tolerate local pollens over time.

With the right support—from immune-balancing strategies to gentle detox—your body can handle seasonal triggers more easily. For personalized guidance, reach out to our team. We’re here to help you breathe easier and feel your best this season.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

**These products are available online for TMC patients only. If you are not a TMC patient and interested in learning more about it, please call the TMC office at 212-989-9828.