For many people across New Hampshire, the arrival of spring and fall brings more than a change of scenery. It brings itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing, and the familiar reach for another antihistamine. While these medications can provide temporary symptom relief, they do not eliminate exposure to allergens or necessarily provide long-term relief. At our Nashua, NH clinic, we explore a complementary approach to seasonal allergies, with a focus on supporting overall wellness and understanding individual sensitivities.
Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, the chemical your body releases when it encounters an allergen. They can provide relief from sneezing, itching, and runny noses, but they do not eliminate the underlying allergic sensitivity.
For some people, medications can also come with side effects. Drowsiness, dry mouth, and fatigue are common complaints with certain antihistamines. If you experience persistent seasonal symptoms, it may be worth discussing additional treatment options.
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), there are several approaches to managing seasonal allergies, including medication, allergen avoidance, and immunotherapy.
Allergy Release Technique (A.R.T.) is a complementary holistic approach that focuses on identifying individual sensitivities and exploring factors that may contribute to a person's overall wellness.
A.R.T. approaches seasonal allergies by looking at common environmental triggers such as pollen, dust, mold, trees, grass, and ragweed, along with the stress and anxiety that can accompany allergic reactions.
Think of the immune system like a bucket. When it is filled to the brim with various stressors, anything else poured in causes an overflow. This is a way of illustrating the A.R.T. approach to understanding why some individuals experience multiple sensitivities.
The process uses a radio-frequency device as part of its practitioner-directed assessment, alongside mind-body techniques intended to address the fear and anxiety that many people develop around their triggers.
To learn more about the approach, you can also read our earlier article, Eat, Breathe & Live Fully! Embrace Life with Allergy Release Technique (A.R.T.).
New Hampshire's distinct seasons can make environmental allergies especially challenging, from spring tree pollen to late-summer ragweed and the mold that follows damp autumn weather.
Each season brings different environmental exposures, which is why some residents feel as though they are battling allergies for the better part of the year.
A holistic approach can complement conventional allergy care by encouraging people to look at their overall health, lifestyle, environmental exposures, and individual sensitivities.
Because A.R.T. takes a whole-person approach, it may also appeal to people who experience seasonal symptoms alongside other sensitivities, such as pet allergies, food reactions, or skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
For more information about seasonal allergy triggers and conventional management options, visit the AAAAI seasonal allergies resource.
If you are tired of dealing with recurring allergy symptoms every spring and fall, it may be worth exploring complementary approaches alongside your existing allergy care.
A.R.T. is a process rather than a quick fix, and individual experiences vary. The first step is simply a conversation about your symptoms, your history, and what you hope to achieve.
Serving clients across New Hampshire, Northern Massachusetts, and Maine, our Nashua practice offers a holistic approach to exploring allergies and sensitivities.
To learn more about Allergy Release Technique services at NH Health & Wellness, or to explore my practice, Allergy & Health Balance, you can schedule a complimentary discovery call.
Deepal Parikh is a Certified Allergy Release Technique Practitioner (A.R.T.®) and has worked with ART clients for 6+ years. NH Health & Wellness Center is the only location in NH offering this service. She has also completed her training in complementary modalities like N.A.E.T. (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques), Nutritional Therapy, BioMagnetism, EFT Tapping, Eden Energy Medicine, and is a Reiki Master. For questions or to schedule a free discovery call with Deepal, please leave a message here - DiscoveryCall
You can also reach her at (781) 526-6042 or email info@allergyhealthbalance.com
