The first day of autumn is only a couple weeks away but you should waste no time to get your immune system ready for one of the most sensitive times of the year. Many people suffer from allergies in the autumn months as the allergy triggers are generally caused by mold, ragweed and dust mites.

Ragweed is the biggest allergy trigger in the fall. This yellow-flowering weed typically begins pollinating in August, affecting people as its pollen can travel for hundreds of miles on the wind. Mold allergies are also common as its spores can easily get airborne. Mold thrives in damp areas such as piles of leaves in yards and streets, and basements and bathrooms at home. Dust mites are a common indoor allergen and continue to make their way into your nose during the fall, triggering sneezes, wheezes, and runny noses.

The symptoms of autumn allergies are the same as the spring allergies: runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes. Allergies are caused when foreign invaders enter the nose and the immune system mistakenly releases antibodies, which attack the allergens, leading to the release of chemicals called histamines, and triggering runny nose and itchy eyes.

Supplements for immune health are one of the best ways to fight off allergies this fall. Choose the right immune supplements to strengthen the body’s defenses. Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria and not the common cold or flu. Since the common cold is caused by a virus and not a bacterial infection, antibiotics may not be effective and can significantly wipe out the good bacteria from your system, creating immune deficiency.

There are no known cures for cold and flu, but prevention is highly recommended at this time of the year. Wash your hands frequently, drink lots of fluids, get proper sleep, and, if needed, try an immune system supplement.

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