It is very important we eat local foods as much as possible. This will help your body build towards pollen as such. Eat lots of greens and supplement with food sources containing amino acids, such as arginine, ornithine, carnitine, cysteine, glutathione, lysine and taurine. They are part of the building blocks of protein. They are tremendously important; deficiencies in these amino acids frequently produce immune system weakness. The basic function of the white blood cells and the immune system is to gobble up foreign invaders, bacteria, viruses and parasites, therefore if they are not healthy and if you are not eating well or resting well they will not be on their best. Emotional and spiritual factors, a positive mental attitude, self-esteem, visualization, relaxation, exercise, breathing exercises and meditation all have a very good effect on immunity. Don't let this article scare you, just use it as a tool and prepare yourself and family, by focusing on a better diet and lifestyle.