It’s that time of year again! Who has been feeling the symptoms of hayfever? Itchy throat and eyes, runny nose? Hayfever is an allergic reaction (an immune system overreaction) to pollen released by grasses and trees. For some of us, the pollen causes our bodies to release histamine which causes the inflammation, irritation and swelling of the nasal passages and eyes.
These are my top tips to help alleviate symptoms!
- Use an organic drug free allergen barrier- I make an organic lavender balm for my clients. Rub it on the inside of your nostrils to physically stop the pollen going in.
- Drink Chamomile, Nettle or Peppermint Tea.
- Diffuse Peppermint, Lavender, Chamomile, Tea Tree or Eucalyptus. (Peppermint is not safe for under 3’s.)
- Use an aromatherapy inhaler with natural anti-histamine essential oils. These inhalers are available to order.
- For itchy eyes you can spray your face with a cooling Chamomile and Aloe Vera spritz. Keep it in the fridge for extra coolness. Apply to cotton pads and lay them over the eyes too. These spritzes are available to order.
- Reduce intake of mucus forming foods such as dairy, wheat, sugar and fermented foods like sourdough bread.
- Flush your nostrils with salt water daily. I like to use a Neti Pot. This is a traditional Ayurvedic practice.
- Reduce intake of alcohol containing sulphites, typically wine and beer.
- Eat a balanced diet that is high in anti inflammatory Vitamin C and immune boosting Vitamin D
- Pressure points on the face can relieve hay fever, sinus, headaches, and eye strain: First one is in the indentation of the inner eye socket where the bridge of the nose meets the ridge of the eyebrows. Gently stimulate in a circular motion for about 5 seconds. The Second one is on the third eye point, located directly between the eyebrows in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead. Gently stimulate this point in circular motion for 5 – 10 seconds.
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