Homeopathy and Hay Fever 🌷

Spring is just around the corner and it is such a wonderful season, with new beginnings and the promise of sunshine and holidays. Spring is also the time of year when trees begin to grow new leaves, flowers bloom and the lawn needs mowing. And so, the hay fever season comes in to full swing, bringing misery for many.

Hay Fever is an incredibly common condition, affecting up to 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives. It is caused by an allergy to pollen, and uncomfortable symptoms include streaming, itching eyes, alternating blocked and running nose, and frequent bouts of sneezing.

But homeopathy can help!

Top Homeopathic Remedies for Hay Fever

 Here is a little taster of just some of the homeopathic remedies that have been helpful for my clients with hay fever - but this list is by no means exhaustive :

ALLIUM CEPA 30c - this is for hay fever that mainly affects the nose - profuse, watery, bland nasal discharge with sneezing. Itching in the nose, mouth and throat. Eyes may water. head feels bunged up. Worse for a warm room and better in the cool open air.

EUPHRASIA 30c - hay fever that predominantly affects the eyes - profuse, watery tears with a sensation of sand in the eyes. Tears may burn and eyes may be red and sore. Bland nasal discharge, but the nose can be blocked at night. Can have a headache. Better in the open air, worse in sunlight and wind.

SABADILLA 30c - spasmodic, loud sneezing with copious watery, nasal discharge. Itching and tingling in the nose. Redness and burning in the eyes with lots of tears. Headache. Better for being wrapped up in a warm room, worse for cold air.

If you can't decide which remedy is the most appropriate for you, HELIOS HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY sell a combination of all 3 of these which you could try.

Acute prescribing of homeopathic remedies in season can be extremely effective in reducing the most irritating symptoms. As each person's hay fever presents differently, remedies used are matched to individual symptom pictures.

However, as hay fever is a chronic condition and is likely to recur yearly, constitutional homeopathic treatment is recommended, out of season.

There are many home remedies you can try to relieve the discomfort when your symptoms flare. Increasing your intake of Vitamin C can reduce your histamine levels. Foods that have natural antihistamine properties include citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit. Other foods include pineapple, broccoli, onions, garlic, turmeric, nettle tea and green tea.

Dairy products can exacerbate common hay fever symptoms, such as nasal congestion, because they increase the production of mucus in the respiratory tract. Dairy alternatives such as oat or rice milk could be helpful substitutes.

Here are some tips to help in hay fever season:

• Check a pollen app to see days when the pollen count is high and you might need to take extra precautions

• Change clothes when coming in from outside and shower

• Wear sunglasses to help block some of the pollen from getting into your eyes.

• Avoid freshly cut grass.

• Try not to spend too long outside in the early evening when the pollen count can be higher.

• Close your windows at night-time.

• Increase vitamin C

• Use Haymax around the nostrils to limit the access of pollen

• Try Euphrasia mother tincture to bathe the eyes

• Try Pollinosan eye drops

• Give vogel nasal spray a go

• Reduce dairy intake during the season

And here is a tasty recipe for a drink that you can make and take daily that may just help to build your immunity and reduce your symptoms:

2 tbsps apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp honey (local if possible)

1 tbsp grated ginger

Juice of 1 lemon

1/8 tsp turmeric

1 nettle teabag or fresh nettles

Add to 500ml of boiling water and let it brew for 15 minutes before drinking - maybe save some for later, poured over ice cubes for a refreshing summer treat.

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