(Urtica dioica) Leaves or root of the stinging nettle bush.
For hay fever, look for capsules of freeze-dried stinging nettle leaves.
Dosage for ADULTS: One to two capsules every two to four hours as needed.
From conventional drugs, there is a non-prescription drug cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom Nasal Solution). It works and is nontoxic.
Nasal douching with a warm saline solution helps by rinsing pollen grains off nasal tissues and soothes irritated mucus membranes.
A person's immune system can be weakened by other factors, and lifestyle changes can make you less vulnerable to allergies:
-Limit animal protein. Excessive protein, especially from cows, can irritate the immune system and keep it in a state of overreactivity.
-Take steps to reduce stress
-Eliminate dust catchers, such as carpets, feather pillows, venetian blinds. Wash curtains and bedding often. Always "wet" dust.
-Use HEPA filters in the home.
2006-06-16 05:34:16
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answered by Anonymous
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I used to have sever hayfever symptoms and I found two things that have worked for me.
I tried Bowen Therapy which is amazing! Completely natural and effective in treating a range of ailments.
I also had desensitisation injections every three weeks or so for nine sessions. It's supposed to be over three years but after the first year I noticed a real difference. They are tiny injections 0.1 ml so not so painful!
2006-06-11 21:58:54
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answered by freecyclister 3
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Have you been to an allergist to find out exactly what you're allergic to? Sometimes this can help. You'd be better able to avoid or plan for exposure to these triggers. Also, if no over the counter medecine is helping, you might need a prescription one or allergy shots. These can really help. There are some good prescription nose sprays and eye drops that I've found helpful. Nasonex is a good nose spray.
2006-06-17 10:47:00
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answered by Garfield 6
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I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse and I have many patients with this problem here is a list of what prescribe
Herbal teas-Cudweed, elder,ephedra-eyebright -nettles-plantain-peppermint-sage.
Or you can mix your ownFormula: equal parts of=eyebright,ephedra,white horehound. 2 teaspoons to each cup of boiling water: infuse for 15 mins. Dosage=half to 1 cup freely.
Tablets/capsules=Iceland moss,garlic,lobelia and St Johns wort.
You should be able to get some of these from a health store or woodlandherbs.com
Gloria(BSYA)
gloriashealth@btinternet.com
2006-06-11 10:37:18
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answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4
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go the doctor and have them give you a script for medicine. i take zyrtec once a day for @ 2 years now and i feel great. cures itchy throat, watery eyes, blocked sinuses, etc.
2006-06-10 19:29:23
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answered by thegirl702 1
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lokk at the infromation on my page. It may be of some help to you.
2006-06-16 09:52:33
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answered by Anonymous
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my mum had hay fever and all she did was take either contact-c or allergie meds. hope this helps.oh and stay in when its really bad for you.
kathy
2006-06-10 19:00:48
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answered by kwaynedglvr 2
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vinegar, its really working, I'm using it even for my little daughter. just use it like massage cream.
2006-06-11 11:15:33
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answered by ASALA 2
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