Itchy Skin After Swimming? Natural Ways to Soothe Sensitive Skin
Does your child get itchy skin after swimming in pools, ponds, lakes, or the ocean? For kids with sensitive skin, eczema, or allergies, summer activities can sometimes lead to itchy skin after swimming, along with irritation, red bumps, and uncomfortable flare-ups. In fact, chlorine, algae, sand, sunscreen, and sun exposure can all contribute to skin […]
Allergies vs COVID: How to Tell the Difference
Understanding the difference between allergies vs COVID is especially important this time of year because there’s a lot of overlap in symptoms, which can be stressful for parents. Allergy season is in full swing—pollen levels are high, kids are spending more time outside, and it’s very common to see symptoms like congestion, coughing, and fatigue […]
How Histamine Affects Your Child’s Brain: Support Focus and Mood
As we move into spring, many families notice a shift… and not always in the way they expect. What is surprising for many parents to learn is how histamine affects your child’s brain in profound ways. Allergy season ramps up, pollen is everywhere, and at the same time, kids are heading into end-of-year testing, exams, […]
How to Manage Allergies Naturally: Six Strategies
Early season pollen exposure can begin as early as February, and here in Charlotte, NC, it starts ramping up quickly by early March. If you or your child struggles with seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis), understanding what’s happening in the body is key. In this blog post, I’ll explain the role histamine plays in allergy symptoms […]
