Spring is often characterized as a season of renewal, hope, and rebirth. However, for many, it’s also a season of runny noses, itchy and watery eyes. In fact, about 25% of  North Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, with the spring season being the biggest offender.

Spring allergies typically happen when your immune system detects a substance, often  a windborn pollen, as something dangerous and mounts a defensive response by releasing histamines. Histamines spring into action to try to rid your body ...