If you suffer from hay fever, and about 13 million people in the UK do, summer can be a bit of a bummer. The blossom comes out and the hay fever symptoms can start. So why not address you Hay fever this year so that you can enjoy spring and summer like everyone else?
Hay fever is the commonest form of allergy in the UK. It affects up to 20% of the population, around 10 million people. (source Mintel). At its root, it’s an allergy to pollen. Hay is produced from grass, and grass pollen is the most common culprit for producing hay fever symptoms, but tree pollen, flower pollen, and fungal spores (the fungus equivalent of pollen) also produce the same symptoms. You can do a lot to control your hay fever symptoms, including your itchy eyes, and there are many Hay fever Homeopathic remedies to choose from.
What are the causes of Hay fever
Hay fever is also called allergic rhinitis and is an allergic reaction that happens when your immune system overreacts to allergens in the air.
Hay fever is particularly common in late spring and summer, but some people experience it as seasonal allergies in winter, due to indoor allergens. Hay fever is caused by the nose and or eyes coming into contact with environmental allergens grass, plant or tree pollen, dust mite, molds or animal dander.
What exacerbates Hay fever
Hay fever symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on your sensitivity levels. Certain times of the year, like spring, can exacerbate your Hay fever. Some people will have perennial Hay fever which can be triggered by dust mite, mold and animals.
The symptoms of Hay fever – itchy eyes, blocked nose
Hay fever is essentially an allergic reaction from your immune system that can cause symptoms such as frequent sneezing, runny or blocked nose, watery, red, puffy, burning itchy eyes, itchy throat or ears and or coughing.
How Hay fever can be treated at home
Simple steps and natural remedies for Hay fever can be taken to help you tackle your Hay fever symptoms at home.
- Use olive oil or Vaseline to line the inside of the nostrils acting as barrier to stop pollen going in and irritating the nasal passages
- Vitamin C is considered a natural anti-histamine. By having daily Vitamin C you can reduce your Hay fever symptoms.
- Nettle tea has been a traditional remedy, Hay fever home treatment, many years as it acts as a natural anti-histamine
- Wash pollen off your hands and face and change your clothes when you get home as a Hay fever home treatment
- Many people benefit from honey as a Hay fever home treatment having a daily teaspoon of local honey
Hay fever relief in pregnancy
Many women are understandably cautious to take medication through pregnancy and prefer Hay fever home treatments. Homeopathic medicine offers natural remedies for Hay fever that are free from side-effects, non-addictive, non-invasive gentle, simple to use and effective.
Best homeopathic remedies for Hay fever
Arsenicum Alb
Arsenicum Album is a really good Homeopathic remedy for hay fever, if there is burning or itching in the nose, itchy eyes or throat; the resultant discharge may also cause soreness. The patient often feels thirsty, anxious and restless.
Allium Cepa
Allium Cepa can be really helpful if there is a lot of sneezing and streaming from eyes and nose. Again, the nasal discharge may cause soreness. The patient will feel better outside in the fresh air.
Euphrasia
Euphrasia is beneficial for itchy eyes or if there is lots if sneezing and streaming of the eyes and nose. There’s often a sensation of burning in the eyes, and some sensitivity to the light.
Nat Mur
Alongside the hay fever if there is also a tendency to sun burn as well then Nat Mur can be a helpful remedy to try, especially if the symptoms make the patient feel miserable and uncomfortable. This is often accompanied by streaming discharge from the eyes and nose with lots of sneezing, though the discharge thickens resulting in a loss of taste and smell.
Nux Vomica
Nux Vomica is associated with irritability as well as lots of sneezing and streaming from the itchy eyes and nose.
Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla should be used if the patient is weepy, needy and has thickly yellowish discharges especially with a blocked nose.
The Healthy Homeopathy Hay fever programme has been running for over fifteen years and has helped many children and adults manage their hay fever. The six week programme can be repeated through the hay fever season to minimise symptoms. On top of that you will be prescribed homeopathic medicine to manage day to day symptoms, helping you to feel more comfortable and able to get on with your life.
Hay fever homeopathy treatment can be really helpful at treating your symptoms and the underlying cause(s) of your seasonal allergies. I have a special interest in treating Hay fever and my solution is the Standard Plan, which is suitable for people aged 12-65 who are seeking an alternative medicine for Hay fever. The Standard Plan includes a 1 to 1 online consultations with me, Kiran, a qualified homeopath with over 17 year of professional clinical experience, and a bespoke Homeopathic prescription including the Hay fever programme.
Start by booking a low cost per-qualifying consultation to talk about an alternative medicine for Hay fever, homeopathic treatment with me and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help reduce them naturally so that you feel healthier, centered and well.
Once you start the Hay fever Programme and the Standard Plan you should start to notice improvements in your condition within a few weeks. Homeopathic treatment for anxiety usually lasts around 3 months This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.
Get in touch to book your consultation with me and let’s work together using homeopathy treatment to naturally calm your Hay fever.
