Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to an external substance such as pollen, resulting in a range of unpleasant symptoms. One in six Canadians suffer from allergies. Typically, seasonal allergies are present from early spring to mid-fall season. April to June is when…

As the spring season arrives many of us rejoice and are excited for more sunshine, birds singing and flowers budding. However, the warmer months can also bring on pollen and with that, seasonal allergies. Pollen is released from tree buds, grass and many plants into the air to help fertilize other plants. As the pollen…