How to Reduce Seasonal Allergies Starting This Week

Mark Hyman

Apr 6, 2026

Episode description

Seasonal allergies aren’t just about pollen—and if you’re only treating symptoms, you’re missing the real problem. What if your allergies are actually a sign that your immune system is out of balance? In this episode, we break down what’s really driving allergy symptoms and what you can do now to calm your immune system at the root.

Here’s what you need to know before this allergy season gets worse:

• Why allergies are a sign of immune dysfunction—not just a reaction to pollen

• The hidden role of gut health, inflammation, and your microbiome in driving symptoms

• Key nutrient deficiencies and environmental exposures that make allergies worse

• A functional medicine approach to reducing symptoms naturally by restoring balance and not just blocking histamine

You don’t have to suffer through allergy season every year. When you address the root causes, you can retrain your immune system, reduce your reactivity, and build long-term resilience.

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Address immune imbalance to resolve allergies

Allergies are a sign of an imbalanced immune system, where pollen is merely the trigger, not the root problem.

Implement 10-day detox to reset immunity

A structured 10-day detox program can dramatically reduce inflammation from all causes, giving your immune system a clean slate.

Address root causes, not just symptoms of immune overreactions

Antihistamines and nasal steroids manage the expression of the problem but don't address why the immune system is overreacting in the first place.

Minimize gluten and dairy to reduce allergy reactions

Sensitivities to gluten and dairy can cause gut disruption and inflammation, amplifying your immune system's reaction to seasonal allergens.

Stabilize mast cells with quercetin to prevent histamine release

The plant bioflavonoid Quercetin is a natural mast cell stabilizer that can help prevent the release of histamine.

Heal your gut to calm seasonal allergies

Since 60-70% of your immune system lives in your gut, healing the gut is a primary strategy for calming seasonal allergies.

Utilize zinc carnosine to heal gut and recalibrate immune system

Zinc Carnosine is a specific supplement form that is great for healing the gut, which in turn helps recalibrate your immune system.

Manage diet and stress to prevent pollen-related symptoms

If your 'inflammatory bucket' is already full from a poor diet and stress, pollen becomes the final straw that causes an overflow of symptoms.

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