20/09/2025
This week we’re focusing in on seasonal allergies.Allergies occur when your immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance, like pollen, as a threat. In response, it releases chemicals such as histamine to “fight” it off. This overreaction can lead to symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, rashes, and in more severe cases, even anaphylaxis.
The good news is that there are many gentle, natural ways to support your body through this time of year. Simple environmental shifts can make a big difference — like showering after being outdoors to rinse away pollen. Nutrition also plays a powerful role: vitamin C, quercetin, probiotics, and certain herbs can help calm inflammation, regulate histamine release, and strengthen immune balance.
At our Allergy Clinic, we also utilise testing to help identify your unique triggers, while looking more broadly at factors such as stress, digestive health, and microbiome balance. By uncovering what your body is reacting to, we can gradually work on dealing with those triggers. From there, we address the underlying causes with tailored dietary support and specific treatments. Through ongoing follow-ups, we track what works best for you and help build a clear picture of how to reduce and manage your atopic reactions long term.
Allergies are simply your body’s way of asking for extra care. With the right support, you can ease discomfort, strengthen resilience, and enjoy the beauty of spring.
Book an Allergy clinic consult online here — https://the-apothecary.co.nz/store/allergy-clinic/
