It starts with a sneeze or two that increases to 5, then 10, then more. A runny or stuffy nose then kicks in followed by watering eyes. It’s the classic symptoms of hayfever. Hayfever is so widespread that the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey reported hayfever as the most common health condition suffered by young people aged 15 to 24.
Hayfever symptoms appear due to the production of antibodies as an immune response, working to ward off infection from allergens in the air, dander and dust, air pollution, stress, or unwelcome toxins in the body. But you don’t have to go running for your hayfever tablets or allergy medication each time you feel the symptoms coming on. There are a range of natural remedies for hayfever that will help ease and alleviate your symptoms.
Natural remedies for hayfever
Herbal remedies
Herbal remedies with their anti-inflammatory, soothing and decongesting properties work as effective natural hayfever remedies. They can also help relieve the stress placed on the body when hayfever strikes. Perilla seed works as a natural antihistamine and is used for its anti-inflammatory and immune-neutralising properties. Locrice is also known for its neutralising immune function and its ability to reduce inflammation. Eyebright is too beneficial for providing relief for hayfever.
Homeopathy
Homoeopathy treatments make beneficial natural hay fever remedies as they are very gentle. Homoeopathy works on the whole body including both the physical and emotional levels. Homoeopathic doses of allergens work by altering abnormal immune responses. Doses are given orally and not by injection.
Homeopathic natural hayfever remedies include:
- Arsenicum treats excessive sneezing with profuse acrid mucus and blocked nose, especially for symptoms that worsen with changing weather patterns.
- Sabadilla is used for watery discharge, sneezing and sinus pain.
- Ambrosia is beneficial for treating typical hayfever cases.
- Allium cepa (onion) is given for burning, running eyes and hayfever.
Acupuncture
This is also known as a natural hayfever remedy. The healing principles of acupuncture can be applied to specific hayfever symptoms. It has been known to reduce the severity of symptoms for up to 12 weeks after treatment.
When it comes to allergy relief and natural hayfever remedies there are a range of options available find out more here
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