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Are Your Allergies Actually Hormone-Related?
Sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes... we tend to blame it all on pollen. But what if your allergy symptoms have more to do with your hormones than the weather?
It might sound surprising, but the connection between hormonal health and allergies is real—especially for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. At Everyday Wellness, we help clients uncover the hidden links between their symptoms and their hormonal patterns.
Here’s how your hormones might be triggering allergy-like symptoms:
1. Estrogen & Histamine Sensitivity Estrogen increases histamine production and reduces your body’s ability to break it down. That means when estrogen is high (or out of balance), you may feel more reactive to allergens, foods, or environmental triggers.
2. Progesterone Drops = More Sensitivity Progesterone is a calming, anti-inflammatory hormone. When it drops (like during perimenopause), your body becomes more sensitive to histamine and other inflammatory triggers.
3. Hormone Shifts Disrupt the Immune System Your immune system and endocrine system are closely connected. When hormones are off, your immune system may become overactive, leading to increased allergy-like responses.
4. Cortisol and Chronic Inflammation Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can disrupt immune regulation and make allergic responses worse or more frequent.
Could Your Symptoms Be Hormonal? If you’ve noticed:
- New or worsening allergies in midlife
- Allergy symptoms that come and go with your cycle
- Poor response to typical allergy medications
- Co-occurring symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, or hot flashes
...you may be dealing with a hormonal component.
Our Approach at Everyday Wellness:
- Comprehensive hormone testing
- Bio-identical hormone therapy (BHRT)
- Sublingual immunotherapy for targeted allergy support
- Lifestyle strategies to reduce histamine load and inflammation
You don’t have to suffer through seasonal sniffles or unexplained sensitivities. Let’s get to the root cause and create a plan that supports your body from the inside out.
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