Even though we are all starting to look forward to spring, this is also a time when many people start to suffer again from seasonal allergy symptoms. So before things get out of hand, let’s see what you can do to have a better spring and sommer season this year.

There are many different herbal remedies that can help you and your allergies:

·          Butterbur appears to work similarly to allergy medications by

blocking the actions of histamine and leukotrienes, inflammatory chemicals that are involved in allergic reactions.

·          Nettle leaf can reduce the symptoms of hayfever, including sneezing and itchy eyes.

·          Quercetin  is used to control inflammation by reducing the release of histamine . It is believed to work by stabilizing the mast cell membranes so they are less reactive to allergens

·          Green tea is rich in phytonutrients that help to ward off everyday cellular attacks and help your immune system.

·          Digestive enzymes  help our body to digest food better and some of them  like bromelain (pineapple), have anti-inflammatory properties.

·          Probiotics (like lactobacillus) These important micro organisms are needed in our intestine for digestion, the creation of vitamins and to inhibit the growth of disease-promoting pathogenic bacteria.

·          Vitamin C is one of the most important substances for our immune system.

·          Magnesium  is considered to be the anti-stress mineral (stress is also often a trigger of an allergic reaction) and helps in detoxification pathways.

·          Essential fatty acids (Omega-3) have anti-inflammatory properties that also help with eczema

and dermatitis.

Homeopathic remedies

The term homeopathy comes from the Greek words“homoios” (similar) and “pathos” (suffering). The idea is that a substance in high doses causes health problems in a healthy person but cures the same problems in small doses in a sick person. It is a natural way of healing by stimulating your body to react to a chosen remedy matched to your symptoms. Because all the remedies are given in small doses there are no side effects whatsoever. To choose the right remedy for you, your symptoms have to be matched with the remedies’ properties.  There are many different remedies available for allergic reactions; a few of them are mentioned below

·          Apis is used for itching red sensitive skin with hives. Your eyes are puffy and your skin feels dry

and hot.

·          Allium cepa is used for watery eyes and watery discharge from your nose and burning, red and itchy eyes.

·          Histaminum helps the body fighting off allergic reactions.

·          Euphrasia is used for nonirritating watery nasal discharge and burning tears.

There are also treatments available for allergies to animals and various grasses.

If you would like to know which remedy might be the right one for you, call Renate at Pharmasave to schedule your free appointment.