How to Reduce Seasonal Allergies Starting This Week

Allergies are not a pollen deficiency. They're a sign of an immune system that's out of balance. Pollen isn't the problem, it's the trigger. The real question is, why is your immune system reacting as if something harmless is a dangerous invader? Welcome to Office Hours.

This is our dedicated 101 space to go deeper, get clearer, and explore what truly moves the needle for your health. I'm Dr. Mark Hyman and each week we're going to pull back the curtain and share the insights, the research, the lessons that don't always make it into our conversations with guests. Because at the end of the day, you are the CEO of your own health, and for many of you, your family's health too. And you might not feel it all the time, but you have far more power and agency than you realize.

I'm glad you're here. If you think seasonal allergies are just about pollen, think again. Every spring, millions of people brace themselves. The tissues come out, the antihistamines come out, the eye drops, the nasal sprays, and we're told, well, it's just allergy season. But what if that's not the full story?

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