Now that spring is officially here (although those of you in NYC would find it hard to believe), many use that date to spring clean their diets and exercise routines.
You might wonder why is an allergist talking about the benefits of diet and exercise?
Any of my patients will tell you, I often ask a detailed history about their activity level and what they eat. We talk about easy ways to introduce exercise into their life, the benefits of even 1-2 lbs of weight loss, and the importance of healthy eating choices.
Why do I spend so much time with this? The foods we eat, exercise and fat cells affect our immune system.
Over the next week, I'll be posting more about this, so stay tuned!