How to Reduce Seasonal Allergies Starting This Week

0:00Allergies are not a pollen deficiency.

0:02They're a sign of an immune system that's out of balance.

0:05Pollen isn't the problem, it's the trigger.

0:07The real question is, why is your immune system reacting as if something harmless is a dangerous invader?

0:26Welcome to Office Hours.

0:28This is our dedicated one-on-one space to go deeper, get clear, and explore what truly moves the needle for your health.

0:33I'm Dr.

0:33Mark 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.

0:41Because at the end of the day, you are the CEO of your own health.

0:44And for many of you, your family's health too.

0:47And you might not feel it all the time, but you have far more power and agency than you realize.

0:51I'm glad you're here.

0:55If you think seasonal allergies are just about pollen, think again.

0:59Every spring, millions of people brace themselves.