17/03/2024
Hay fever is one of the most common allergic conditions. It's estimated that there are more than 10 million people with hay fever in England. For some people, hay fever symptoms start as early as March.
Hay fever is an allergic reaction which is caused by an exaggerated response of the immune system to allergens, such as pollen. It affects the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and air passages. Symptoms are varied but typically include sneezing, sore and itching eyes, runny nose and sore throat. In hay fever, the immune system overreacts to the allergens present in the air. As with other allergens, your immune system mistakes a harmless substance as a harmful one and releases a chemical called histamine that causes the symptoms. Histamine, like all other elements in the body, serves its purpose. It helps to protect the body, for example, it works to increase blood flow to the affected area to the benefit of healing. It is this blood flow effect that causes itch, sneeze and other unpleasant symptoms of hay fever. In hay fever and many other allergic conditions, the body perceives an allergen as a threat and immediately attacks it. The conventional approach to treating hay fever is the use of anti-histamines and steroids, the main purpose of which is to block the release of histamine, which confuses and weakens the immune system. In opposition to that approach, homeopathic treatment of hay fever uses natural substances to strengthen the immune system and regulate its response to allergens. Homoeopathy seeks to optimise the overreactive immune response and to stimulate a self-healing process. Unlike conventional medications, which have harmful side effects, especially on children and elderly people, homoeopathic remedies are safe and can be used for treating adults, the elderly and children. It is important to know that people suffering from hay fever are more likely to contract asthma or eczema in comparison to others. There are two main types of hay fever: seasonal and perennial. The seasonal type is that which occurs during spring- early summer, while perennial occurs throughout the year. The most useful homoeopathic remedies to treat hay fever are Arsenicum Album, Allium Sepa, Sabadilla, Natrum Muriaticum and Kali Bichromicum. Still, there are many other remedies which could help you during the hay fever season.
Homeopathic treatment of hay fever is proven to be very effective and cost efficient. Book a consultation at www.simplehomeopathy.com today and say goodbye to your hay fever.
