Spring Allergies: How Naturopathy can help to relieve them

Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and fresh energy—but for many women, it also brings Spring allergies. Sneezing, itchy eyes, sinus congestion, fatigue, and irritability can make this season less enjoyable. But naturopathy for allergies offers a natural, holistic way to find relief, addressing the root causes rather than just masking symptoms.

Spring allergies can make it hard to enjoy the simple pleasures of the season—like being outdoors, walking in the garden, or opening the windows to let the fresh air in.

From a naturopathic perspective, spring allergies are not just a surface-level issue caused by pollen. They often reflect deeper imbalances within the body, including the immune system, gut health, and mineral balance. By addressing these underlying drivers, we can reduce symptoms and help you feel lighter, clearer, and more energised this Spring.

The Mineral Connection: Why Balance Matters

Mineral imbalances are often overlooked drivers of seasonal allergies. Key minerals help regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, and manage histamine release. When they are out of balance, your body may become more reactive to allergens.

Here are a few key minerals that influence allergy responses:

• Magnesium – helps calm the nervous system and regulate histamine release. Low magnesium may increase allergic sensitivity.

• Zinc – supports immune health and maintains the integrity of the gut lining. A deficiency can make the body more reactive.

• Calcium – plays a role in stabilising mast cells (the cells that release histamine). Imbalances may lead to heightened reactions.

• Sodium & Potassium – essential for adrenal health. Low adrenal function can worsen fatigue and reduce resilience against allergens.

A Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can identify these imbalances and provide a clear picture of what your body needs. With the right supplementation and dietary shifts, allergy symptoms can often be reduced significantly.

Gut Health, the Microbiome & Allergies

Did you know that around 70% of your immune system is housed in the gut? This means that if your gut health isn’t in balance, your immune system can become over-reactive—leading to more intense allergy symptoms.

• A disrupted gut microbiome (from antibiotics, stress, or diet) can reduce the diversity of beneficial bacteria, increasing inflammation.

• A “leaky gut” or compromised gut lining allows allergens and toxins to enter the bloodstream more easily, triggering immune reactions.

• Certain gut bacteria are directly involved in breaking down histamine—so if these are lacking, histamine can build up and make symptoms worse.

Supporting gut health with probiotics, prebiotic-rich foods, digestive support, and anti-inflammatory nutrition can calm the immune system and reduce seasonal allergy flare-ups.

Where Does SIBO Fit In?

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, leading to bloating, pain, and food intolerances. But SIBO also plays a role in allergies:

• It can increase inflammation in the gut, making the immune system more reactive.

• Many with SIBO experience histamine intolerance, where even small amounts of histamine-rich foods (wine, cheese, fermented foods) worsen symptoms.

• SIBO can disrupt normal digestion, impacting nutrient absorption—including minerals like zinc and magnesium that are crucial for allergy support.

If your seasonal allergies feel particularly intense or are combined with digestive issues, it may be worth exploring whether SIBO is part of the picture.

Naturopathic Approaches to Spring Allergies

A holistic, naturopathic approach to Spring allergies focuses on supporting your body from the inside out. Here are some key strategies I use with patients:-

• Balance Minerals – through HTMA testing, diet, and targeted supplementation.
• Support the Liver – herbs like milk thistle, dandelion, and turmeric help process allergens and reduce inflammation.
• Restore Gut Health – probiotics, microbiome testing, and personalised gut-healing nutrition.
• Address SIBO or Dysbiosis – identifying bacterial imbalances that may be worsening histamine load.
• Reduce Histamine Foods – during flare-ups, cutting back on wine, aged cheese, and fermented foods can ease symptoms.
• Lifestyle Support – gentle exercise, stress management, and kinesiology or Body Balance Treatment sessions to calm the nervous system and support emotional wellbeing.

Embrace Spring with Ease

With the right support, Spring allergies don’t have to disrupt your life. By addressing mineral imbalances, gut health, microbiome function, and SIBO, naturopathy provides natural, effective relief—helping you breathe easier, sleep better, and enjoy the season with vitality.

This season is all about growth, lightness, and renewal—and your body deserves to feel aligned with that energy. With the right support, you can step into Spring with more clarity, calm, and vitality.

💛 If your Spring allergies are leaving you feeling tired, congested, or out of balance, I’d love to support you. Together we can explore your mineral status, gut health, and microbiome to uncover the root causes and create a personalised plan for relief. You can book your consultation online Book your consultation and take the first step towards feeling clearer, calmer, and more energised this season.

Yours in health and wellness,

Katrina Froome - BHSc (Naturopathy)

Springfield Lakes | Highfields - Toowoomba | Online