From the Contra Costa Times:
Living in the fast lane in the land of colas, fries, doughnuts and hormone-ridden meat is hard enough on our bodies. But when spring shows up with its showy flush of beautiful buds and blooms, many of us must also cope with not-so-beautiful reactions to pollens, fresh grasses, ragweed and a host of other allergens that descend upon us each year as we ring in the new season. And make no mistake, despite the cold weather, spring has arrived in full force here in the Bay Area. My daffodils are at their height, my magnolia tree is displaying beautiful pink blossoms and even the late-bearing fig tree is sporting some ripe buds.
But if you’re among the 40 million Americans for whom a walk in the park is no walk in the park, it means that your immune system is going hypervigilant on you. Rest assured there are steps you can take to help tame your macho immune system and the good news is that they don’t need to involve a trip to the drugstore. Link to article…