Prevent Allergy Flare-Ups this Holiday Season

For many of us, the end of year break is a time for some well-earned R and R. But, despite the sleep ins and lazing about, the holiday season can bring a surprising level of tiredness. This is also known as ‘end-of- year burnout’.

End-of- year burnout symptoms can manifest both physically and emotionally, and may result in a weakened immune system and inflammation, which makes you more susceptible to allergy symptoms. So here are four ways to keep it at bay..

Watch your alcohol consumption

As our social calendar fills up, so does our glass! But just five standard drinks in one night (also known as ‘binge drinking’) can disrupt our melatonin, the hormone that helps us sleep. To minimise this effect, don’t binge – keep under five standard drinks and (ideally) leave a few hours between your last drink and going to bed.

Avoid tummy troubles

We all tend to overindulge over the holiday season, which may mean that we’re consuming rich, high-sugar foods that our body’s not used to. This can lead to digestive discomfort, which can be a real sleep killer (not to mention a ’sugar-high’ that can leave you feeling stimulated!). If you can’t avoid rich, sugary foods, try to avoid eating a big meal just before you go to bed.

Ditch daytime naps

Our energy levels tend to lull mid-afternoon, which we often attribute to Christmas lunch, but it’s actually a normal feature of our circadian rhythm (body clock). While an afternoon nap may be tempting, sleeping for too long during the day can actually lessen our body’s drive to sleep at night and reduce the quality of your sleep. So, if you must nap, keep it short (max 20 minutes).

Natural Allergy Treatment

At Health & Wellness Australia (HWA), we use a technique called muscle testing or kinesiology to help identify your sensitivities. Following testing, you can work with your practitioner to address the reactions triggering allergy symptoms using a natural allergy treatment called Positive Association Technique (PAT).

PAT is a non-invasive holistic therapy, that;

draws on acupressure and kinesiology techniques
aims to re-train your body
may reduce your reactions to food and environmental substances that may be causing or exacerbating your symptoms

At Health & Wellness Australia & Auckland (HWA), our Naturopaths use a form of muscle testing (kinesiology) to help pinpoint the food and environmental substances triggering your allergy symptoms.

Following this, we perform a natural allergy treatment called Positive Association Technique (PAT), which aims to reduce your reactions and symptoms.

We stimulate acupressure points down the spine with a chiropractic tool called an ‘Acustim’, while you are holding onto a sample vial of the substance, which aims to to re-train your body to no longer react to the substance.

Some cases can be complex, so our Naturopaths may also recommend supplements and herbs, and provide lifestyle advice to help you achieve the best long-term results.

Get in touch

Call us on 1300 853 023 / 09 479 5997 (NZ) to chat to our friendly staff
Send us your question HERE
Request a Free PAT Information E-PACK HERE

Please note this blog contains general information only. Always consult your health care professional before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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