Hayfever
Hayfever is an allergic reaction to wind blown pollens. It develops in the spring usually due to tree pollens, or in the summer due to grass and weed pollens. Some hayfevers develop in response to airborne fungus spores which is most common in mid March to late November.
Symptoms: Watery nasal discharge and sneezing. Itchy nose and eyes. Usually associated with a particular sensitivity.
Major causes
Food allergy: eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, peanuts with an immediate onset of sensitivity.
Milk, chocolate, wheat, citrus and food colorings have a delayed onset of sensitivity.
Elimination diets have been successful in treating Asthma especially in children.
Eliminate food additives as some ingredients can cause asthma or allergies in susceptible individuals.
Environmental Sensitivities are never just as simple as identifying and avoiding things within the environment. These sensitivities occur initially due to digestive disturbance, often beginning at childhood, but can suddenly re-appear as an adult.
Removing known allergens from the environment can be quite a challenge but may be sometimes be possible. One thing over which we have control is our diet. In 100% of cases we have seen, there has either been a deficiency of key nutrients, a food intolerance, or both.
Many people have deficiencies in the body's first line of defence - digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. If the body is expending all its energy on digesting food, the immune system is left to go a little awry and can start reacting to foods as well as to environmental agents. Hayfever tends to be of multiple factors and therefore all environmental sensitivities are checked together with foods in order to identify all root causes of the hayfever.
During an Environmental Sensitivities test we check 44 substances including:
Pet hair, Rubber, Silk, Wasps/Bees, Grass/ Shrubs/ Flowers/ Pollens/ Weeds and Tree Pollens, House dust mite.
A short detoxification period may be advised, together with the avoidance of intolerant food (if any) and a correct supplementation programme suggested. We have had huge success in helping people who suffer from hayfever (allergic rhinitis), contact dermatitis, constant 'fluey' feelings and constant sneezing.
Natural Practices recommend:
Butterbur
Relief to throat and nose. Clears the head. Also contains Eyebright to alleviate itchy, red eyes.
Red Clover
Helps with 'itchy' throat. Expectorant & good for congestion. Reduces inflammation in the nasal passage
Eyebright formula
Relieves tired, dry, sore & itchy eyes. Helps with symptoms of eyestrain. Leaves eyes brighter and eyesight stronger.
ALJ
Helps the body battle seasonal colds & allergies. Encourages the respiratory tract to gently cleanse itself.
Propolis Lozenges and Throat Spray
A natural bee extract which is anti-biotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant.
Environmental Sensitivity/ Food Intolerance/ Vitamins and Minerals test
The products Natural Practices recommend can be purchased from our on-line Shop or by telephone on 01625 549 000. We are aware that the on-line Shop leaves a lot to be desired and are currently working on making improvements.
The information provided here is not a substitute for professional medical advice and any health concerns should be investigated by your Doctor. Professional medical advice should be sought before embarking on any change of diet or supplementation programme.
