Natural solutions to hayfever symptoms.
It's that time of year again when hayfever sufferers begin to feel the unwanted effects of hayfever. There are many natural remedies which can help to alleviate your acute symptoms and to support your immune system whilst the allergens are about.
Hayfever can be problematic for many people throughout the year. Hayfever is due to an allergic response to the various pollens prevalent in the air around us. Symptoms can range from a runny nose and itchy eyes through to a full blown allergic state.
We have a range of solutions which you may find handy as well as some tips to help you through the hayfever season.
Around the home
Give your house a really good spring clean and wet dust around the place. When you are in an allergic state, you may be more sensitive to other allergens. Dust and animal hair are common so regular cleaning becomes even more important.
Keep your windows and doors shut at dawn and dusk (times when the pollen count tends to be higher)
Change your shoes when coming into the house - pollen can stick to the soles.
Homeopathic remedies
Hayfever co - a combination remedy containing allium cepa, sabadilla, euphrasia and mixed pollens and grasses. Our largest selling remedy at this time of the year and very effective.
Wyethia - indications for this remedy include intense itching of the nose and throat, especially the palate. The mouth and throat always feel dry.
Apis mellifica - for when there is a lot of swelling around the eyes, much better for application of cold compresses.
Kali iodatum - the nose feels blocked yet there is a burning, watery discharge. There is a 'raw' feeling inside the nose and the sneezing is worse in the morning.
Supplements
Quercetin - quercetin is a bioflavonoid which possseses powerful anti - inflammatory and anti oxidant properties. It can act like an anti histamine and is useful in allergic conditions.
Bromelain - a digestive enzyme found in pineapples. Has anti inflammatory properties and is often used in conjunction with Quercetin.
Botanica hayfever gel - a topical application for the nose. Stops the initial allergic response at the tip of the nose which triggers the hayfever.
Weleda Euphrasia or Gencydo eye drops - provides local relief from itching, burning eye symptoms.
The suggestions give above are only some of the solutions we have to offer. If the symptoms persist or get worse, please seek the advice of a qualified health practitioner or medical doctor.
