Karen Pullan Yoga and Wellbeing

23/03/2026

09/03/2026

I know, I know… it’s only February 😅 but is anyone else already feeling those early signs of hay fever creeping in?! 🌸🤧
Every year it starts around now for me — and as I’ve got older, I’ve realised I’m especially sensitive to tree pollen 🌳💨. Some trees are already blossoming, others are budding, and a few are well on their way… and my immune system is definitely noticing!
This past week I’ve had itchy, watery eyes 👀💦, a runny nose 🤧, a croaky throat 😵‍💫 and even a slight headache (a brand-new addition 🙃).
So yes… out come the trusty herbal remedies! 🌿✨
Hay fever is incredibly common and affects both children and adults. It usually begins in early spring and can last well into summer, as grasses, trees, and weeds release high levels of pollen 🌼🌾. When these particles enter the respiratory tract, they trigger histamine release and inflammation — causing all the classic symptoms: runny nose, mucous, itchy or streaming eyes, and plenty of sneezing fits 😮‍💨🤧.
🌿✨ Treatment Aims & Objectives ✨🌿
💚 Reduce histamine response & soothe inflammation
💛 Alleviate the primary symptoms (eyes, nose, throat!)
💜 Strengthen and support overall immunity
🌸🌿 Your Natural Hay Fever Support Plan 🌿🌸
i. Anti–Hay Fever Tea 🍵🌼
This is the very first remedy we reach for when it comes to both preventing and managing hay fever.
If you know you're prone to seasonal allergies, start sipping this famous herbal blend from February onwards to help minimise symptoms once April rolls around. Your future self will thank you! 😄💛 I can make a blend of this for you.
ii. Guduchi 🌿✨
One of the most treasured herbs in Ayurveda, Guduchi shines for its natural anti-histamine properties and its ability to calm allergic reactions.
Take 1500mg twice daily (once with breakfast and once with dinner) starting in February and continuing through to the end of summer.
It’s a powerhouse for easing seasonal sensitivities! 💚💫
iii. Raw Local Honey 🍯🌼
Taking 2 teaspoons daily of raw, locally produced honey from February onwards can help de-sensitise the body to local pollens before spring arrives. See Bee Man for this.
A simple, sweet and natural way to reduce symptoms — and delicious too! 😋💛🐝
iv. Eye Symptoms 👀💧 – Soothe With Chamomile
If streaming, itchy or “jellied” eyes are your weak point during hay fever season, warm chamomile compresses can bring instant bliss.
✨ Add two chamomile tea bags to a cup
✨ Pour over boiling water
✨ Let them infuse until warm
✨ Squeeze out excess water
✨ Place one bag over each closed eye for 15 minutes
Repeat whenever needed — absolute heaven for irritated eyes! 😌🌼

09/03/2026

Just look at this happening in Birstall. There’s always fabulous things happening in our little village . This one is run by our lovely Yvonne at Slimming World Birstall Community Centre & Gomersal Public Hall with Yvonne.

08/03/2026

When I am asked which women inspire me? I’d have to say every woman I have ever met.

Women are carrying so much for themselves and others and I never cease to be amazed by how much a woman can take on. Every day I hear stories that people trust me with. Everyday I see women challenging themselves and I also see women nurturing, caring, generous, kind, loving, compassionate, pulling through adversity, sharing, helping others. Often they put their own needs to one side to give a part of themselves up for another human being.

How could I not be inspired by so many beautiful women.

So my answer is not individual people even though they do play a big part in my life and that is because I am inspired by them, but I am inspired much further and wider by the greater community of women.

05/03/2026

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May all beings everywhere be happy & be free 🙏🏻

05/03/2026

Free event this Friday.

When wars arise, so we should create a rise in compassion. Become part of the answer by building a field of peace and compassion together. Join this Peace Meditation and explore practical ways to manifest peace... discovering it is far more than the absence of war.

28/02/2026

Follow on from my hayfever post this week.

14/02/2026

There is a lovely idea in the Celtic tradition that if you send out goodness from yourself, or if you share that which is happy or good within you, it will all come back to you multiplied ten thousand times. In the kingdom of love there is no competition, there is no possessiveness or control. The more love you give away, the more love you will have.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from the book, Anam Cara,
25th Anniversary Edition.
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/anam-cara

Dromoland Castle Garden Roses
County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

11/02/2026

As I continue my every growing relationship with tea I thank Tea for my next supplies. I am looking forward to trying these.