Apr 4, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Help Minimize Allergy Season Sniffles with Pharmacist Approved Tips

Help Minimize Allergy Season Sniffles with Pharmacist Approved Tips

Giant Food pharmacists offer tips to reduce symptoms during allergy season, individual consultations, health screenings and more

LANDOVER, Md., April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring's flowers are welcomed by many, but feared by those suffering through allergy season and all of the sneezing, congestion and red eyes that come with it. While it's hard to predict exactly how severe each season will be, the National Wildlife Federation estimates that allergy season now lasts 27 days longer*, as a result of rising global temperatures. Giant Food's pharmacists offer expertise to help consumers prevent and combat allergy symptoms and can also assist with OTC and Rx allergy products. Early prevention is key, and even if pollen counts are still on the lower side right now, it's a great time to get a head start on healthy habits. To help consumers manage allergy season, Giant's team of pharmacists came together to share their best tips and tricks.

    1. Mindful eatingNutrition plays a large part in how your body reacts to
       allergy season, and it's important that you nourish your body with food
       that doesn't aggravate your allergies. Reduce the level of histamines in
       your system by eating onions, peppers, berries and parsley, which all
       have quercetin. When in doubt, you can schedule a personal consultation
       with a Giant Food nutritionist to review your questions and build a
       healthy shopping list.


    2. Drink more (and less)Studies have found that alcohol can worsen allergies
       and increase sneezing, itching, headaches and coughing. Histamine is the
       culprit and is produced during the fermentation process. Try to limit
       your weekday cocktails and opt for water instead. Drinking more water
       will reduce the levels of histamine in your system and help alleviate
       symptoms.


    3. Ditch indoor plants with pollenMany people own houseplants, unaware that
       they're actively producing pollen. Common indoor plants that produce
       pollen include: daisies, bonsais, chamomile, male palms and
       chrysanthemums. There is enough pollen to worry about outside without
       bringing it in the home!


    4. Head-to-toe spring cleaningEven when practicing caution, you're likely to
       come in contact with allergens throughout the day and can carry them home
       with you. Your hair, shoes, clothing and pets will all collect outside
       allergens and bring them inside. Leaving shoes at the door and showering
       immediately after returning home will reduce your symptoms.

    5. Keep windows closedIt may feel hard to shut the window on a warm spring
       day, but if you're very susceptible to allergies it's recommended. It's
       recommended to keep your windows closed to prevent the wind from carrying
       pollen inside during allergy season. This is especially true for the
       bedroom to ensure you don't wake up with itchy, swollen eyes as the
       mornings are when pollen is released the most.

Giant Food pharmacists offer expertise and support in leading healthier lives through individual consultations, health screenings and medical assistance.

For help and support in managing your allergy symptoms this spring, stop by your local Giant Food pharmacy or visit https://giantfood.com/rx-services/.

*Source: Report by the National Wildlife Federation

About Giant Food of Landover, Md.
Giant Food of Landover, Md. is committed to helping its customers save time, save money and eat well. Headquartered in Landover, Md., Giant operates 166 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 20,000 associates. Included within the 166 stores are 156 full-service pharmacies. For more information on Giant, visit www.giantfood.com.

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