Is it allergies or a cold?

We’ve had such a weird cold and flu season this year that totally overlapped the allergy season. 😪🤧 I’ve had so many people confused about whether they are suffering from a cold or allergies, or both! ⁉️

Here’s a great rundown of some of the common symptoms from each side and how the connect. Don’t forget...Acupuncture treats it all!

Allergies :
Seasonal, clear mucus, symptoms 10+ days, itchy ears, nose and throat, year round symptoms or rapid sneezing.

Cold/Flu :
Fever, sore throat, strong initial symptoms, thicker/yellow mucus, hacking cough, muscle aches, chills.

BOTH:
Runny nose, nasal congestion, red watery eyes, loss of energy.

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Why Anti-Inflammatory Foods Are Important

There is this tree that lives outside my bedroom, and while beautiful for the benefits of being a tree, I can’t stand it! 🌳🌸🐝 It just started to explode these little bombs of pollen that make my allergies go nuts! HOWEVER, I find that when my health is the least “inflammed” it really doesn’t bother me.

That means, I really need to practice what I preach; reduce inflammatory foods, reduce stress, increase sleep, and get acupuncture! (I have to remind myself to get acupuncture too 💗). It really helps me get through these days of flip flop rain/sun that is the perfect combo for a pollen party ✨

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