When the pollen count rises, millions of people begin to suffer from itchy eyes, sore throats and runny noses as hayfever strikes. Look in any chemist and you’ll find a whole host of different antihistamine tablets and sprays that promise to relieve the symptoms. But if you prefer to take a more natural approach, there are ways to ease the symptoms of hayfever without medication.
You could try experimenting with different herbal teas – chamomile, nettle, peppermint and green teas have all been reported to help, particularly if you suffer from a sore or itchy throat.
If hayfever leaves you feeling stuffed up, use steam to ease the congestion. Simply fill a bowl with hot water and carefully lean over and inhale to feel the benefits. You could also try adding a few drops of essential oil, such as eucalyptus oil, to enhance the experience.
One way to prevent pollen from entering your system is to smear a thin layer of Vaseline just inside the lower part of your nostrils. This traps the pollen before it has chance to enter the nasal passages.
A tasty way to beat hayfever is by eating honey – if you choose honey that has been produced in your local area you will see the best benefits as the bee pollen in the honey is said to protect you by helping your body build up natural defences against pollen.
If you’d like to find out more about hayfever and possible remedies, visit: www.allergyuk.org
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