Cedar Fever

For only the second time since I moved to Texas in 2004 I have the dreaded "Cedar Fever". It's an allergy to cedar tree pollen, but just like the state of Texas, it's an overachiever. According to Texas Monthly;

"The signs are unmistakable: The eyes burn and turn fiery red; the nose runs; the insides of the ears itch. Incessant sneezing—up to two or three hundred times a day—leaves some victims exhausted. On top of this, an insidious malaise sets in, making it hard to do anything but stare vacantly at the wall, while at the same time a nagging little voice says, “Get up. It’s just an allergy.”

For me the most telling symptoms are when I wake up in the morning hearing my heartbeat and having no reason to live. Fortunately, the recommendation of a friend led me to a real treatment, a product called Cedar X. It comes in two formulations, one is a blend of oils that you apply to your wrists and rub in, or drops that you administer by mouth. They have no side effects and for me work really well. For fellow sufferers, check out the "Looking for Cedar X" link on the home page.