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It’s probably safe to say that most people are excited when the weather begins to change and Spring blossoms. But the nicer weather can present a challenge for many who have spring allergies.

April through June are particularly tough, as they often bring watery eyes, runny noses and endless sneezing with their warmer temperatures.

The key culprits are the tiny, airborne pollen grains that come off trees, weeds and grasses. Another allergy trigger, outdoor mold spores, is found everywhere.

Pollen and mold are hard to avoid when you want to go outside and play, but there are numerous ways to alleviate allergy symptoms.

Here are Some Helpful Do’s and Don’ts for Coping with Spring-Time Allergies:

DON’T:

• Don’t open the windows of your house and car during peak pollen times.
• Don’t let your pets (especially long-haired ones) sleep in your bed as they can carry pollen in their fur.
• Don’t stress. Stress causes your cytokine (the protein we produce as part of the allergic response) levels to raise thus increasing allergy symptoms.

DO:

• Do switch up your allergy medications. You can become insensitive to medication after taking it for 4-6 weeks. You’ll want to switch to a different medication for around 2 weeks and then go back to your regular brand.
• Do use Clear My Head products to help relieve congestion and boost your immune system.
• Do change your air filter before each new season to remove pollen, dust and mold.
• Do take a shower before you go to bed to rinse pollen off your hair and body.
• Do get a Sinus Facial that relieves sinus pain with a pressure point massage, steam and eucalyptus aromatherapy.

To schedule an appointment either view our website or call 918.369.8482.

“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind. ”• Henry James

It’s November, the month of giving and thankfulness. Let’s slow down a minute – before the busiest of all seasons arrives- and take a minute to be grateful.

We are aware of the fact that life is better than we deserve.  The world is full of pain and suffering, hardship and turmoil, disappointment and regret. So the fact that we can be thankful and mean it is, in its own way, a small miracle.

Being grateful is a choice.

We’re learning there is a responsibility that comes with privilege. That we are blessed to bless. Gifted to give. We are not lucky, fortunate, or merely disciplined; We are expected to do something with the grace we’ve been given. And so are you.

What you give comes back to you.

When you run your family or business to serve others, benefits will come. Instead of thinking of how you can benefit, lead with a giving mentality of serving others. Giving often ends up benefiting you financially. Take a look at Sara Blakely, entrepreneur and owner of Spanx.  She believes what goes around, comes around. She measures her ultimate impact by what she gives as well as by what she gets. She creates a giving culture at Spanx. Employees, not just executives, run the philanthropy board, research potential grantees and deliver checks to organizations the company supports. Sara shares more than company profits; she shares the spirit of giving. This kind of inclusive participation is a model families can use as well.

Here’s a cool thing…giving is proven to be scientifically good for you! Take a look at this article.

How we give.

You’ve see in every newsletter this year the places that Bella Vita has given to. Not only are we supporting our community, we’re making smart choices when it comes to the services and products we provide.

FarmHouse Fresh, the creator of the amazing all natural products we offer in our boutique, dedicates hours towards animal rescues and funding local rescue groups that save forgotten and abused animals.

HydroPeptide gives back by providing clean water in third world countries

Giving back is also part of our new line of AG Hair Products. Their outreach extends all the way across the globe to Africa through our Every Bottle Counts campaign. AG is also active in supporting national charities across Canada and the US as well as local charities in their Vancouver community.

May your November be filled with thankfulness, gratitude and overwhelming kindness for where you are and what you have.