Altenative to seasonal allergies.

Spring, summer and fall offer beautiful, scenic landscapes that help millions of people to relax and rest. That is, if you don't have seasonal allergies.

For those who have allergic reactions to pollen, grasses and weeds, learning how to survive means having an altenative to seasonal allergies. Many physicians and health practices advise those with seasonal allergies to remain indoors when pollen release occurs. The trick is knowing that different plants release pollens at different times.

One of the most common allergens is grass. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, grass pollen is both regional and seasonal. If you want to how to manage grass allergies, it is important to understand how grass pollen levels can be affected by temperature, time of day and rain.


An allergy to grasses and weeds may also vary by the state and the vegetation. For example, in California, the large amount of ragweed and castor bean cause a lot of difficulty for those who have seasonal allergies.

Unlike grasses, weeds and pollen, mold allergies can occur at night and year-round, with or without other allergens. It is important to be aware of the causes, since air conditioning systems (especially in hot climates) can aggravate existing symptoms.

Seventy-five percent of the people who suffer from hayfever are allergic to ragweed. Not only is ragweed an irritant, but the pollens from birch, alder, hazel, hornbeam and horse chestnut trees, cause distress. Grasses, such as rye and timothy also release allergenic pollens into the air, along with nettles, members of the sorrel family and the dock family. While this may not be true for everyone, people who are allergic to ragweed pollen may also be allergic to chamomile tea, sunflower seeds, and bananas.

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