The ragweed is up. If your eyes are watering on your morning run or your chest feels heavier than it should on a trail that felt fine last month, you are not imagining it. September is Colorado's most underrated allergy month — spring pollen gets all the attention, but fall ragweed is what actually sidelines a lot of active people.
Why September Feels Different
Ragweed peaks in Colorado from late August through mid-October. Unlike grass or tree pollen, ragweed travels. Those grains can drift for miles, which means even on a clear, gorgeous Loveland morning, you are breathing in more than just mountain air.
The result is that low-grade drag — itchy eyes, a head that feels full of cotton by 2pm, a chest that sits a little tight on climbs. For people who want to stay active and do not want to trade morning rides or afternoon hikes for the couch, the frustrating part is that allergies drain energy quietly. You are not out sick. You are just operating at 80%.
What We Reach For at the Shop
We are not doctors, and CBD is not allergy medicine. But September brings a real wave of customers asking for help with the wellness drag that comes with the season — the fatigue, the body tension, the nights that are not quite restful.
Two things we keep reaching for this time of year. The CBDfx CBD + CBG Wellness Tincture (5) is our go-to daily foundation. It pairs broad-spectrum CBD and CBG in a 2:1 ratio with curcumin and CoQ10. Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric — something people have been reaching for to support their bodies during seasons like this for a long time. Mornings before a workout, it goes under the tongue and you are out the door.
If you would rather skip the oil, the CBDfx CBD Gummies with Turmeric and Spirulina (0) carry those same botanical ingredients in gummy form. Broad-spectrum CBD, turmeric, and spirulina in each serving. No dropper, no measuring.
Do Not Ignore the Sleep Side
One thing people underestimate about allergy season is what it does to sleep. Congestion, drainage, restless nights — it all stacks up fast. And poor sleep makes the 80%-energy problem significantly worse. If September mornings have felt heavier than they should, the nights are probably part of it.
The CBDfx Morning Capsules (0) have been a popular ask lately. They combine 30mg of broad-spectrum CBD and CBG with caffeine and botanicals in a capsule you take with breakfast. Not a seasonal fix, but a steady start on the mornings when everything else is working against you.
Timing Your Outdoor Time
Ragweed counts in Colorado tend to run highest mid-morning. If you are planning a run or a ride, earlier morning or later afternoon outings often feel noticeably easier. Northern Colorado usually sees its first hard frost in late September or October, and ragweed clears up quickly after that.
Until then, the shop is open Monday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm, and Sundays noon to 5pm, at 677 E. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland. If you want a straight recommendation for getting through the rest of September, come by and tell us what is going on.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.
