Catch your Hayfever by Surprise

Summer may be a long way away, but many of us will soon be suffering the effects of hayfever which can be at best, annoying and at worst, debilitating.

Friday 16th February was Hayfever Alert Day, organised by the British Allergy Foundation to encourage sufferers to begin taking preventative measures now, instead of relying on antihistamines and other drugs. So why not try some of the following this year:

- Homeopathy
Mixed pollens, or other remedies as advised by your practitioner can help to keep hayfever at bay. Start taking a few months before your symptoms usually begin.

- Vitamin C
This important supplement may help to boost your immune system, fighting allergies and vitamin C also contains antihistaminic properties.

- Naturopathy
Hayfever may be caused by specific types of pollen local to your area. Buy honey produced at a local apiary, where the bees have already processed the culprit pollens for you and take 2-3 spoonfuls a day, from 2 months before your symptoms usually develop.

- Look Cool, Feel Good
Buy a good sized pair of sunglasses to keep pollen away from the eyes and cut down glare if your eyes are already aggravated.

Tuesday, 27 February 2001