The jacarandas are almost blooming, the days are warming up, and if you're one of the thousands on the Northern Beaches battling itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, or skin that's suddenly decided to flare, you're not alone. October marks peak pollen season across Sydney, and our bodies are responding in full force.
But here's what many people don't realise: spring allergies aren't just about sneezing and watery eyes. Your body's histamine response can show up as skin flare-ups, brain fog, disrupted sleep, and even digestive upset. When your immune system is in overdrive, it affects everything.
Common Spring Allergy Symptoms:
🌻 Sneezing & congestion
🌻  Itchy & watery eyes
🌻 Scratchy throat
🌻 Eczema flare-ups
🌻 Skin sensitivity & redness
🌻 Fatigue & brain fog
🌻 Poor sleep quality
The Natural Approach to Allergy Season
Rather than simply masking symptoms, natural support works by calming your immune response, reducing inflammation, and supporting your body's natural resilience. Here are some foundational strategies that can make a real difference:
Reduce Histamine Load: When your body is already dealing with environmental allergens, reducing dietary histamine can ease the overall burden. This means being mindful of aged cheeses, fermented foods, processed meats, and alcohol during flares.
Support Your Gut: A healthy gut means a balanced immune response. Focus on prebiotic-rich foods and consider a probiotic.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These powerful anti-inflammatory fats help calm your body's inflammatory response to allergens. Wild fish, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and quality fish oil supplements all supportive.
Natural Support Tools: We stock herbal teas with anti-inflammatory properties (nettle, peppermint, and ginger), local honey, and natural saline nasal rinses to keep airways clear and reduce pollen load.
Vitamin D Optimisation: Low vitamin D levels are strongly linked to increased allergic sensitivity. With most Australians deficient, especially during winter months leading into spring, optimising your vitamin D can help modulate your immune response and reduce allergy severity.
Our Top Picks for Spring Relief
Designs for Health Quercetin + Nettle
Often called "nature's antihistamine," quercetin is a plant compound that helps stabilise mast cells and reduce histamine release. This practitioner-grade formula combines quercetin with nettle leaf extract; a traditional herb known for its natural antihistamine properties. Together, they work synergistically to calm allergic responses and reduce seasonal symptoms. This is one of our most popular supplements during spring for good reason… It works with your body's natural processes rather than against them.
SinuDefen – Sinusitis & Hayfever Relief
If sinus pressure, congestion, and hayfever symptoms are making October miserable, SinuDefen offers targeted natural herbal support. This therapeutic formula helps clear blocked sinuses, reduce inflammation, and support healthy respiratory function during high pollen season. It's particularly effective for those dealing with the heavier symptoms of spring allergies, the kind that leave you feeling foggy and congested all day.
NEW MooGoo Eczema & Psoriasis Balm
If spring has your skin acting up, this is your new best friend. MooGoo's reformulated pink tube balm is specifically designed for eczema-prone and sensitive skin that flares during allergy season. Made with naturally calming ingredients and free from irritants, it soothes inflammation, reduces redness, and supports your skin barrier when it needs it most. Perfect for both adults and little ones dealing with seasonal skin sensitivity.
Juniper Calming Oil Collection
When allergies are affecting your sleep or leaving you feeling frustrated, Juniper's calming oil range offers natural relief for both skin & mind. These beautifully formulated blends use pure essential oils to ease tension, support respiratory comfort, reduce inflammation and create a sense of calm. From soothing skin sensitivity to helping you unwind after a pollen-heavy day, these oils are a gentle addition to your wellness routine.
Our Approach
We believe in addressing allergies holistically, which means supporting your immune system, calming inflammation, and helping your body build resilience rather than simply suppressing symptoms. Every recommendation is tailored to your unique needs and health journey.Â
Unsure which approach is right for you? That's exactly what we're here for. Visit us in store at Avalon or Manly for personalised guidance. Our team knows the products inside and out and can help you create a targeted support plan.
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