Low energy levels are frequently associated with winter, but for millions of Americans, fatigue and sluggishness are signs of spring. Allergies can make anyone feel out of sorts. Now you can take care of them in your home.
If you have been feeling sleepy and sluggish this spring, your allergies might be to blame. In a study conducted jointly by the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., and Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, N.Y., allergic patients reported higher levels of general fatigue and mental fatigue during ragweed season.
Experiencing fatigue, sadness or lack of motivation during ragweed season could be a sign that your allergies are bringing you down. Make an appointment with your allergist and ask about prevention and education, including the use of a room air cleaner to reduce airborne allergens.
Ragweed is the most common allergen in the country. Each ragweed plant can produce a billion grains of pollen over the course of a single season. Currently, there is no part of the United States that is completely free of ragweed or other plants with airborne pollen.
While the plants are a permanent part of the landscape,...