The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time filled with family and friends and good food. However, for many […]
Holidays and Allergies: 5 tips for managing allergy symptoms
Author: Julie Norman
The Teal Pumpkin Project
One of the most anticipated nights each year for kids is Halloween. What fun it is to dress up as […]
Five Steps to Take to Prepare for Mountain Cedar Season
Mountain Cedar season isn’t far away. Within a few months we’ll begin to see those big clouds of yellow pollen […]
Overcoming Fall Allergies: What Your Family Needs to Know
While fall can be an exciting time to be in San Antonio many people encounter severe allergies that make being […]
What is an Asthma Attack?
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “Approximately 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma. This equals […]
Prepare for Fall Elm Allergies
We are in the midst of an extremely hot summer and though fall seems months away, it’s getting closer every […]
Understanding your “new” allergies
While discovering you’re allergic to your city’s trees and plants is never fun, at least now you know! This means […]
Three Quick Ways to Manage Allergies on Vacation
If you’re headed off on a summer vacation you may have some concerns about your allergies. Traveling to new places […]
Five Ways to Help Your Child Manage Food Allergies
When it comes to managing your child’s food allergies, you are probably learning every day. You’re learning what questions to ask, […]
Tips for managing spring and summer allergies in Texas
Spring and summer are here in Texas, which means that our seasonal allergies are active (again!). The spring trees (live oak, elm, hackberry, mesquite, and many more) have been quite active this year, and we are now rapidly moving into the summer grass season (Bermuda, Bahia, Johnson, etc.). All of these plants are very happy and healthy this year, due to the excessive amount of rain that we have had. And, of course, that rain has been a tremendous boost to the mold counts, unfortunately. The good news is that all of these various allergens can be managed with similar methods, and we’ve got some tips for managing spring and summer allergy symptoms in Texas.