Ah, spring is in the air! While many of us are rejoicing at longer, warmer days, flowers and trees budding and blooming, and birds chirping, spring is a rough time for those suffering from seasonal allergies. Of course, seasonal allergies don’t just happen in spring – late summer and early fall also hold their own sniffly surprises. Some people may need more intensive help curbing the symptoms of their allergies, but for many, seasonal allergies and functional medicine support can be a more natural, gentler, and beneficial way to power through the pollen. 

Managing Seasonal Allergies With Functional Medicine

If seasonal allergies impact you on a milder, less symptomatic basis, there are some really great holistic and home remedy solutions to help make you or your family more comfortable. Of course, if your symptoms leave you reeling from itchy eyes and swollen sinuses, it’s always best to consult your medical professional to figure out the best course of treatment. At the Integrated Wellness Clinic of Philadelphia, we’re devoted to treating the whole you – and that includes helping you combat the unpleasantness that can be allergies!

Studies have shown that in many cases, the use of integrated medicine practices can help relieve some of the more inconvenient and persistent symptoms that come with spring in the air. Saline nasal flushes can help relieve some of the built-up pressure and distress our sinuses are prone to while probiotics, acupuncture, and even some herbal teas and supplements can be beneficial. 

You’ve heard us speak to the importance of gut health and the many ways it impacts our overall health and wellbeing. This means it shouldn’t be a shock to learn that our gut health, which is impacted by what we eat, as well as stress and other factors, can play a huge role in how our bodies handle seasonal allergies. Having a healthy gut is generally a good place to start when it comes to treating ailments and some immune response issues, so it’s no wonder that our guts are a great place to start if we’re struggling with allergy symptoms. 

Allergies and functional medicine can mean treating not only your symptoms, but underlying conditions like gut health, a compromised immune system, and more.

Another great place to incorporate functional medicine into your seasonal allergy remedy routine is through the use of beneficial supplements. IV therapy, like the treatments we provide here at IWC Philly, can help provide supportive minerals and vitamins like B12, Vitamin C, Saline, Selenium, and more. These supplements can help boost your immune system and give your body the added support your body needs to help curb the symptoms of your seasonal allergies. 

Fighting the Underlying Causes

In some cases, people can experience more serious symptoms, and they can make our days outright unpleasant. As is often the case, most symptoms of ailments, whether they’re allergy symptoms or otherwise, can be tied to a root cause. That’s why it can be important to speak to a medical professional to help treat the underlying issues and help alleviate discomfort and ongoing symptoms. 

Of course, the addition of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other supplements can help boost your immune system, assist with gut health, and help you feel better overall. It is advised that if your seasonal allergies are giving you serious trouble, you should consult with your doctor to get a bigger picture on other ways your journey to health and wellness can be supported. If you’re ready to start a functional medicine approach to your wellbeing, we’re here to help! Give us a call at (610) 265-0500 or book your free consultation on our website, here.