Who doesn’t love the scent of freshly-cut balsam for the holidays?
And the look of fresh cedar boughs twisted around the stair railings and evergreen wreaths above the fireplace?
But if you happen to have tree allergies or mold allergies, all of this Christmas loveliness is bad for your health!
Think you just have a cold? You might have Christmas tree allergies.
Most Christmas trees are cut in advance of the holidays and stored in a moist environment, making them a likely mold source. However, artificial trees and ornaments collect dust in storage and are therefore another possible source of allergy irritation. ~Mercola
Wonder Why You Always Get The Sniffles During The Holidays?
If you tend to start sneezing and wheezing around Christmastime, you could be allergic to the tree mold.
Read more: WARNING: Christmas Tree Mold Is Real! 4 Ways To Prevent Christmas Tree Allergies