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Homeopathy and Hay Fever.
One in four people in the UK suffer from the symptoms of hay fever or “allergic rhinitis”.
Hay fever symptoms can trigger off a wide range of reactions which can affect the eyes, the nose and the throat as well as the chest. These symptoms happen when we come into contact with what’s called “the allergens” - the pollens that can set off and release histamines in us that create those well known symptoms of congestion and inflammation, which can range from mild to severe.
Now is a good time to start taking a remedy to help your overall health before your usual symptoms begin to appear. For further advice and help consult a qualified homeopath or your GP. Leeds Homeopaths
Here is a brief list of homeopathic remedies which may help with a variety of hay fever symptoms. All the remedies on the list can be obtained over the counter from health food shops, like Holland and Barrett, Boots, and good chemists. Or you can buy them from Helios pharmacy- by phone or internet.
Pollenna 6c from Nelsons.
A mix of 3 remedies which are allium cepa, euphrasia officianatis, sabadilla officinacum.
These remedies work on a number of symptoms:
• watery eyes,
• burning eyelids,
• violent sneezing,
• sore red runny nose,
• sore throat,
• and even feeling chilly in the summer.
These remedies and the following can also be bought individually, depending on what symptoms you have and how you’re feeling:
Allium cepa 30c Helps when you have sore watery eyes and a red runny nose, and an itchy nose and sneezing.
Apis mel 6c For burning, swelling of lower eyelids.
Arsen alb 6c Nose tickles violently, sneezing is also violent and painful with watery burning discharge which causes sore lips and nose. Chilly and restless
Euphrasia 30c For itchy and burning eyes and aversion to light.
Gelsemium 6c Violent sneezing, tingly nose, streaming nose, eyes heavy,throat burns, and swallowing causes pain in ears, body aches limbs feel heavy.
Nux vomica 30c Can help if your symptoms make you feel irritable.
Pulsatilla 30c Can be helpful if you are feeling tearful and emotional, need “tea and sympathy” and you feel better for being outside.
Sabadilla 30c Helps similar symptoms to euphrasia but there is intense tickling in the throat with an increased sense of smell.
You can try eating some of these foods which can naturally help boost your immunity levels:
red onions, red grapes, tomatoes, berries, apples, broccoli, local honey.
By Maura Farrar RSHom and Jane Clifford RSHom.
NB. Report of study into homeopathy and hay fever and other allergies showing it works!
Do you suffer from Exam Stress?
Or get anxious before interviews? Or even blind dates??
Homeopathy can help you!
There are remedies you can take to calm your nerves and keep yourself in good health despite feeling under pressure.
Stress usually increases your susceptibility to illness such as coughs and colds. Homeopathic remedies can help support your health, with no side effects.
You can buy the following remedies over the counter, at Health Food Shops or Boots, or Helios Pharmacy but ideally it’s best to have a personal consultation with a homeopath to see if there’s a remedy more closely suited to you.
Take the recommended dose of the remedy when you feel very anxious.
Homeopathic remedies for exam stress & anxiety
Aconite: For states of high anxiety and strong panicky feelings – e.g. racing heart, sweaty palms.
Argentum Nitricum is ideal if you’re impulsive and behave in an irritable way then regret it. You often hurry because you’re worried about being late or missing deadlines.
You may have a slowly arising, pulsating headache that worsens with nervous stress or mental exertion. You feel better in fresh, cool air.
Arsenicum is good if you feel very anxious, especially after midnight. You may panic and feel restless and may have a runny tummy before the event.
Gelsemium can help if you suffer from performance nerves, lack confidence and give up because you feel you may fail. You may feel weak, forgetful and can’t think or focus. Typically stress makes you want to empty your bladder often.
You may have a tension headache that worsens with bright light or movement, chills, sweating, and flushed face. May stammer or stutter.
You feel worse in heat, sun, or dampness.
Lycopodium is an excellent remedy if you are very industrious and tend to over-prepare. Your lack of confidence may cause you to miss letters and words when reading or speaking. The symptoms are often worse between 4 and 8pm or if you have missed a meal. You may take on responsibility or commitment causing anxiety and worry.
You may have a large appetite; gas and bloating that worsens with even a small amount of food. Strong cravings for sweets.
Nux vomica
You may wake at 3 or 4am suffering heartburn and indigestion. Particularly suitable for last-minute revisers who have been burning the candle at both ends. You may crave coffee or other stimulants to keep up, but these can make you irritable, impatient and oversensitive.
You may feel much better after taking very brief naps and in warm, humid environments.
Sulphur: You may have: offensive diarrhoea which drives you up quickly in the morning, excessive sweating, burning feet, and waking after three or four hours.
Suits teenagers who need to be praised for their work, often have grand unrealistic ideas and crave sugar.
If any of the above symptoms describes you, it could be worth giving homeopathic remedies a go.
You could also carry a bottle of Rescue Remedy, Emergency Essence or Cognis (Bush flower remedy) and take a few drops when you need to calm yourself.
By Jane Clifford RSHom