SUMMER HAYFEVER TIPS

Runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, sneezing, headaches – the joys of hayfever are often multiple.

Seasonal rhinitis, also known as hayfever, is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air.

Grass, trees and weeds are the most common allergens in the summer which produce IGe inflammatory reactions but it can occur all year round (perenial allergic rhinitis) with allergens including house dust mites, pets and mould.

As a hayfever sufferer, I have spent many years dependent on daily anti-histamines and nasal sprays having received a positive skin test showing that I was allergic to grass (hardly ideal considering I live in the countryside!). There is absolutely a time and place for medication but  I started to search for natural aids that could lower my immune system’s response and control histamine levels.

Below are some of the tips I have picked up along the way to help alleviate my hayfever symptoms. On top of these, I’d also recommend a kinesiology session to investigate the trigger cause of your symptoms and discuss how to strengthen your body.

One of the quickest ways to calm your system during a hayfever attack is to use the cooling White Tea range from NYRO, I absolutely swear by these as my hayfever survival kit.

White Tea Facial Mist and White Tea Eye Gel from NYR Organic. The anti-inflammatory properties of white tea helps reduce puffiness while eyebright coupled with calming aloe vera soothes sore, itchy eyes. Place eye gel around and over your eyes and spritz the mist onto your face to cool and refresh. You’ll be delighted by how much it soothes  your hayfever.

1.WHAT TO TAKE:

Vitamin C – known anti-histamine found in citrus fruit like oranges, lemons + grapefruit, wonderfully high in beta carotene.

Bioflavonoids – combines well with vitamin C and have great anti-histamine properties.

Quercetin – anti-oxidant which prevents immune system releasing histamines

Essential Fatty Acids – increase your intake of essential fatty acids with omega 3+6. Beauty Oil is a fish free version containing hemp, flax, avocado and evening primrose oil.

Supplements suggestions:

Quercetin & Nettle  – take x2 a day for a few weeks to build up natural histamine levels with its vitamin C, quercetin, bromelain and nettle leaf extract.

Aller-C by Nutri Advanced contains vitamin C, bioflavonoids, quercetin and bromelain.

 

2. WHAT TO EAT:

Foods: Tumeric, garlic, onions, chillis, broccoli all contain quercetin.. Garlic can help boost your immune system as well as acting as a decongestant to relieve the stuffy nose feeling.

Pineeapple is a the natural source of bromelain (a digestive enzyme) which helps the body absorb quercertin in other foods reduces inflammation and the production of mucus.

Omega 3 found in oily fish (mackerel, sardines, salmon) and nuts and seeds (walnuts , sunflower, pumpkin, flax and sesame seeds). These essential fatty acids help coat your cell membranes and the clinical tests show it can reduce your symptoms.

Honey – eating a spoonful of LOCAL honey can help reduce the symptoms as the bee pollen can de-sensitise your body to other pollens.

Considerations: Be mindful that garlic, onion + chillis can increase the symptoms of IBS in some people, so do be tested for tolerance beforehand and consider garlic as a supplement instead. 

 

3. WHAT NOT TO EAT:

Avoid: Dairy, wheat + tomatoes are common culprits for exacerbating immune system triggers such as hayfever. Avoid any food triggers kinesiology may have identified; sugar and refined foods are often linked to lowering immunity and heightening hayfever symptoms.

 

4. WHAT TO DRINK:

Camomile tea – antioxidant + antihistamine and is great at reducing inflammation.

Summer Tea NYRO – refreshing peppermint and elderflower are combined with revitalising eyebright, energising liquorice and mineral-rich nettle

Plenty of water – adequate hydration will help flush toxins out of the body

 

5. WHAT ELSE?

Cold water splashed on face and cupping hands to flood the nose with cold water to reduce inflammation.

Wash hands regularly to remove the pollen

Change clothes as soon as you come into your house, or at least remove the outer layer which could have a layer of pollen sitting on it. Don’t hang your washing outside as this could pick up more the pollen.

Putting eucalpytus salve around your nose to both help you breath and also hopefully act as a tacky substance to catch the pollen

 

FINALLY, 

I hope these help as a starter for 10 for some natural ways to alleviate your hayfever. Do get in touch if you want to discuss further and book in for a kinesiology session with me so we can discuss and address what your system needs for long term better immunity. Good luck!

Sarah x

Thrive Health and Wellness

Kinesiologist Cert. ASK and NYRO Independent Consultant

SHERBORNE HEALTH, WELLBEING & HOLISTIC FAYRE

Looking forward to having a stand at the Health & Wellbeing Fayre in Sherborne tomorrow. Sat 13th and Sun 14th May 11-5pm at the new Digby Hall (next to the library).

Come along to the Neal’s Yard Remedies stand to:

  • Try organic skincare and body products
  • Inhale aromatherapy oils
  • Discuss sleep and relaxation
  • Kinesiology demo
  • Indulge in a mini-facial

So many health and wellbeing stands to look at, lots of treatments on offer and of course prizes to be won!

Hope to see you there <3

 

 

 

Arthritis and inflammation support

 

Arthritis is a crippling disease causing pain and stiffness in the joints which can seem hopeless to tackle. I’ve been inspired to collate this to support three close family members who suffer with both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.  Whichever you’re struggling with, I hope the below helps give you a guide as to some natural support both in terms of dietary guidance for foods, and to also discuss some nutritional supplements that can help.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. PAIN RELIEF

If you’re one of the many people who cannot process aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen, don’t panic! There are many other non NSAIDS that you can use for pain relief and to naturally support your symptom

  • Celadrin is a new plant-based supplement for joint pain and Inflammation from Cytoplan

 

  1. JOINT SUPPORT
  • Joint Support from NYRO. Contains Vit C, tumeric, green tea, ginger, bromelain, celery seed powder and rosemary leaf
  • Glucosamine from Cytoplan. When there is excess wear, more raw ”material” is needed for repair of the joints in our bodies, Glucosamine can assist in the regeneration and maintenance of cartilage and tissue.

 

  1. SUPPLEMENTS

 

  1. SOOTHING AND RELAXATION SUPPORT
  • Arnica cream can be rubbed into the muscles and joints . The arnica salve is very helpful for joint pain as it also contains comfrey which heals damaged tissue and lavender which is a pain reliever. The salve also contains some ginger which is warming and comforting.
  • Seaweed and arnica foaming bath Infusions of mineral-rich seaweed, comfrey and arnica are combined with pure essential oils of lemon, pine, juniper and lavender to ease tired muscles and restore a sense of vitality.

 

5. FOOD TRIGGERS

Nightshades – This food group can aggravate the pain and inflammation of arthritis. It includes tomatoes, white potatoes, aubergine, bell peppers, paprika and tobacco. Gluten – Just following a gluten-free diet helps some patients experience less joint pain and inflammation

Limit caffeine, alcohol, sugar and dairy

 

6.FOOD SUPPORT

Increase: Fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel) for omega oils, essential fatty acids boost.

Increase fruit and vegetables especially your leafy greens including spinach, broccoli, cabbage which are rich in B vitamins, omega 3, vitamin E and packed full of anti-inflammatory elements.

Pineapple – Bromelain and Vitamin C. Natural anti inflammatory that can help reduce swelling, bruising and pain.

Apples–  rich in flavonoids such as quercetin which has been linked in research to immune system recovery. (Side note:  I have found a Quercetin and Nettle supplements by Neals Yard helpful in alleviating my hayfever symptoms for similar reasons).

Papaya – rich in minerals and vitamins and includes proteolytic enzyme papain which is an antioxidant and pain reliever.

Nuts and seeds including:

Almonds – high in vitamin E and unsaturated fats that reduce inflammation and support lubrication of the joints.

Linseed & chia seeds – help boost your intake of flax seeds with omega 3&6.

Herbs and spices

Ginger – add some ginger to your hot lemon with water. Studies show it has hyperalgesia effects in osteoarthritis patients and is a strong anti-inflammatory agent.

Tumeric – anti-inflammatory often used to flavour curries.

 

SUPPLEMENT PROVIDERS

Cytoplan https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/

Neals Yard Remedies https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/sarahtegg/area/shop-online/category/supplements/

FURTHER READING

NYR Natural News –Arthritis – relieving pain & staying supple without drugs

Patrick Holford –Say No to Arthritis

Morning energy with a fruit and  veg smoothie

I’m not a morning person at all and had an early start before a trip to Birmingham with Neals Yard Remedies so needed a big brain and energy boost.

Who else needs a brain boost today? Try this gorgeously simple smoothie:
🌟Spinach
🌟Banana
🌟Apple
🌟Carrot
🌟NYRO Berry complex (vit C boost)
🌟NYRO Beauty oil (new favourite as its tons of mineral boosting oils which taste GREAT!! Unlike fish oils!
Add a bit of almond milk and water and whizz it all up, yum!
So quick and simple for a delicious morning smoothie.

 

 

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