Hayfever - Harley Street Homeopathic Consultation

HAYFEVER NEEDN’T BE A PROBLEM

If you are one of the millions who dread the coming of the first spring blossoms because you react to grass or tree pollen by producing a list of uncomfortable symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes and throat and sneeze with the power of a force 10 gale, then you will be pleased to hear there are things which can help you.

Once the hayfever season is under way, and for some people this can be as early as March, then the best approach is to alleviate symptoms and aim to lower histamine production.  Homeopaths can treat the underlying causes of hayfever, by treating the individual sufferer during the rest of the year, which reduces the severity of their symptoms with the result that over time, usually one or two years, the hay fever can be cured completely.  If your parents had hay fever then you are more likely to be susceptible, although susceptibility can be increased through exposure to allergens and certain illnesses, which affect the immune system. It is this underlying susceptibility which can be treated homeopathically so that a reaction is not triggered each time you come into contact with allergens.

Alleviating Symptoms

If you are sensitive then you have probably done what you can to protect yourself from pollens by closing windows before dusk, and keeping beds covered during the day to minimize the infiltration of pollens from outside, smearing Vaseline around your nostrils to trap allergens as you breathe, and showering at night to wash off the dust of the day.  You should continue to follow this routine and may also find a herbal or nutritional support reduces your sensitivity. 

A homeopathic remedy made from Mixed Pollens can help to reduce your general sensitivity and can be taken 3 times a day for as long as you remain sensitive.  In addition it is worth finding out which specific homeopathic remedy matches your symptom picture, and also taking 3 doses daily, in a 30C potency.

Homeopathic Remedies for Hayfever

The first remedy people usually think of to treat hay fever is Allium Cepa (red onion) because peeling onions produces the same symptoms as an attack of hay fever.  Here are some remedies to consider:

Allium Cepa for burning watery eyes, sneezing, watery nasal discharge, and tickling in the throat. 

Arsenicum Iod will help if you have very acrid discharges and difficulty breathing. 

Euphrasia is essential if  your main symptom is itchy eyes.

Sabadilla or Nux Vomica can help with intense itching in the ears and throat which is eased by warm drinks. 

Gelsemium  may be what you need if you are feeling flu-like and lethargic with heavy limbs and head.

Dulcamara is the one to consider if you know that your hayfever symptoms started with a change of weather, or after you mowed the lawn and your nasal discharge is thick yellow and profuse, and you feel better sitting indoors.

Wyethia is another good all round remedy, especially if you have asthma, or difficulty breathing.

However, don’t be stuck if this is just too confusing, David Doré will be able to sort out your symptoms and prescribe accurately.

Harley Street Consultation  with David telephone  07931 957339