Hands up if you suffer with hay fever! Â One in five of us suffer with it at some point in our lives, and for many people it’s a yearly problem.
Hay fever is often managed with daily anti-histamines but there are also natural ways of controlling symptoms.
Acupuncturist Odette suggests:
– Drinking cooling teas such as chamomile and peppermint.
– Using chamomile tea bags as a cold compress on your eyes.
– Eating local honey.
Read her full article on managing hay fever with Chinese Medicine >
You could also try dietary changes such as:
– Increasing your vitamin C intake (oranges,
– Eating Peppers, Garlic and Onions which may have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Reduce the amount of pollen that reaches your nose and eyes by:
– Spreading vaseline or a similar petroleum jelly product around your nostrils to catch pollen.
– Wearing wrap around sunglasses to stop pollen getting in your eyes.
– Washing your hair and change clothes when you get home after work so you don’t spread pollen all around your house and over your pillow.
Some people report an improvement in their hay fever symptoms after using homeopathy or herbal medicine.  We offer free consultations with our homeopaths and medical herbalists – call us on 020 8520 5268 to book yours.