In Virginia, late February to summer tends to be the worst for allergy sufferers. According to an article from VirginiaENT.com: “Tree pollens such as oak, maple, and river birch are blooming during this time. The dry wind we see in early spring will spread allergens and raise the pollen count.” To make matters worse, there is evidence that pollen season is getting longer thanks to climate change.

When my clients say “one cup,” they almost always mean more than 8 ounces. The typical household coffee mug is 12oz, as is a small or tall option from most coffee shops - that measurement alone could account for an entire extra cup for which many of us are not accounting.