Integrative approaches to seasonal allergies

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As the bite of wintertime eases into spring and summer, our natural tendency is to spend more time outside. But it can be a miserable time of year for those coping with allergic rhinitis, or seasonal allergies. Allergic rhinitis is defined as an immunoglobulin E (IgE), mediated inflammatory response of the nasal mucous membranes after exposure to inhaled allergens. Typical symptoms include itchy/watery eyes, runny or stuffy nose, postnasal drip, itchy throat, clogged eustachian tubes, and…