Spring Allergies Are Coming: How to Prepare Your Body Before the Season Begins

As winter fades and the first buds begin appearing on trees, many people welcome the arrival of spring. Warmer temperatures, longer days, and blooming landscapes bring a sense of renewal.

Unfortunately, spring also signals the start of seasonal allergies for millions of people.

Tree pollen, grass pollen, and mold spores begin circulating in the air as temperatures rise. For those who are sensitive, the immune system can react strongly, triggering uncomfortable symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, fatigue, and sinus pressure.

At Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, we often remind patients that the best time to address seasonal allergies is before symptoms fully appear. Preparing the body early can make a significant difference in how the immune system responds throughout the season.

Why the Body Reacts to Seasonal Allergens

Allergies occur when the immune system identifies something harmless—like pollen—as a threat. When this happens, the body releases inflammatory chemicals such as histamine, which can cause symptoms including:

• Sneezing and sinus congestion

• Itchy or watery eyes

• Post-nasal drip

• Fatigue or brain fog

• Headaches or sinus pressure

  
  

Many people rely on medications that temporarily suppress symptoms. While these can provide short-term relief, they often do not address why the immune system is reacting in the first place.

Integrative medicine focuses on helping the body rebalance its response to environmental triggers, rather than simply masking symptoms.

A Different Approach: T-SRT Allergy Elimination

At Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, one of the primary approaches used to help patients with allergies is Tenpenny Sensitivity Reduction Technique (T-SRT).

T-SRT is designed to help the body reduce its sensitivity to allergens and improve overall immune balance. The technique combines several integrative principles, including:

• Acupuncture and acupressure pathways

• Kinesiology testing to identify sensitivities

• Techniques that help rebalance the body’s energetic systems

Unlike traditional allergy testing that often focuses on immediate reactions, T-SRT can also address delayed sensitivities—reactions that may appear hours or even days after exposure.

These delayed sensitivities can contribute to a variety of symptoms that many people do not immediately connect with allergies.

Patients often seek help through T-SRT for concerns such as:

• Seasonal allergies

• Asthma symptoms

• Chronic sinus issues

• Skin irritation or eczema

• Digestive reactions to foods

• Ongoing immune system stress

  
  

The program begins with three foundation treatments that rebalance the body and prepare it for clearing allergens. After these foundational sessions, additional treatments address groups of allergens, allowing multiple sensitivities to be addressed efficiently.

Sandi Asazawa and Carla Cavanagh guide patients through the T-SRT allergy elimination program at Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center.

Experienced Practitioners Leading the Program

At Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, Sandi Asazawa and Carla Cavanagh have years of experience helping patients identify and reduce sensitivities through the T-SRT program.

Sandi Asazawa, PA-C

Sandi has been a physician assistant at Tenpenny IMC since 1999 and has extensive experience in allergy elimination techniques. Patients often appreciate her gentle, attentive approach and her ability to carefully evaluate patterns of sensitivity.

Carla Cavanagh, PA-C

Carla works closely with patients to identify potential triggers contributing to chronic symptoms. Her thoughtful approach helps patients feel comfortable while exploring possible sensitivities affecting their health.

Together, Carla and Sandi have helped many individuals and families reduce allergy symptoms and support stronger immune function.

Opti Seasonal Support and Opti Seasonal Support Jr. provide targeted nutritional support to help maintain a healthy response to seasonal allergens and environmental triggers.

Supporting Allergy Care with Nutritional Support

While T-SRT focuses on reducing the body’s sensitivity to allergens, nutritional support can also play an important role in helping the body respond appropriately to seasonal triggers.

Certain nutrients and botanical compounds may help support:

• Healthy immune system balance

• Normal inflammatory responses

• Respiratory and sinus comfort

• Antioxidant protection against environmental stressors

  
  

Many patients at Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center choose to support their seasonal wellness plan with physician-selected supplements such as:

Opti Seasonal Support – formulated to help maintain healthy immune and inflammatory responses during seasonal changes.

Opti Seasonal Support Jr. – a chewable formula designed specifically for children who may struggle with seasonal sensitivities.

These supplements can help provide additional support alongside allergy treatments and healthy lifestyle strategies.

Both supplements are available through our online store:

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Why Early Spring Is the Best Time to Start

By the time allergy symptoms are severe, the immune system is already reacting strongly to environmental triggers.

Beginning care early in the season allows the body time to rebalance its response before pollen levels peak, which is why many patients choose to begin allergy care during the late winter or early spring months.

Considering an Integrative Approach to Allergies?

If seasonal allergies affect you or your family each year, it may be worth exploring a more comprehensive approach.

Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center offers free 15-minute phone consultations to help determine whether our office may be the right fit for your health needs.

📞 Call the office at 440-239-3438 to learn more.

Appointments are scheduled by phone only.

Helping You Feel Your Best This Spring

Spring is meant to be enjoyed—long walks, fresh air, and time outdoors. With the right support, it is possible to move through the season feeling healthier and more comfortable.

Our team is here to help you take those steps toward better seasonal wellness.