2006-09-11 01:51:58 · 14 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
This sounds a bit hippy, and has been passed down by my mother, but seems to work. Source some locally produced honey, and take a spoonful of this everyday. You will then build up a tolerance to the local pollens that are creating your hayfever.
I dont know how long it takes to work though, I always just grab a non drowsy drug from the chemist.
2006-09-11 01:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by 6 hail marys 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you suffer from hay fever, an herbal supplement may be a welcome treatment alternative, says a new study.
Butterbur, a plant found in Europe, Asia and in parts of North American, has been used for centuries as an herbal treatment. Only recently, however, have scientists begun to find that it may truly have a place alongside more traditional treatments for asthma and migraines. The most recent findings show that butterbur may be as effective as antihistamines in reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever.
The study, published online in August 2005 in Phytotherapy Research, looked at 330 patients who suffered from sporadic hay fever. The research divided the participants into three groups: the first took 8 milligrams of butterbur extract three times a day; the second took 180 milligrams of fexofenadine (Allegra), a common antihistamine, each morning, and the last took only a placebo.
At the end of the study, both groups receiving active treatment reported a significant reduction in the nasal congestion and itchy, watery eyes most commonly experienced with hay fever. Most strikingly, there was almost no difference between taking an antihistamine or the butterbur extract, except that some taking the antihistamine did complain of drowsiness. It remains to be seen how butterbur will impact the treatment of other conditions, but some doctors are already convinced of its effectiveness for treating hay fever.
2006-09-11 03:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by Honey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Irrigate your sinuses everyday (can do twice to three times a day). Use a saline spray (I perfer Simply Saline) or get a sinus teapot and follow the directions. By Irrigating your sinuses you are removing any pollen that is trapped in them. Staying away from milk is good too. Soy milk is a good replacement. If you cut dairy completly from your diet, make sure that you add a suppliment for vit D and calisum. If you add honey to your diet, make sure it is from a source that is within 50 miles of where you live. Then the honey will have small amounts of pollen that is close to your house. My son has horrible allergies and one thing that we make him do is wear a breathing mask when he is outside and the pollen count is high. We use TB masks, they are thicker than a regulat dust amsk, but they still allow him to breathe with out problem. Don't have your windows down. Even in the car, run the AC to cool down. It costs more in gas, but it will lessen the amount of pollen in your car. Also a good hepa filter in your home AC is a good idea. Get an air purifier and run it when you sleep and have one for your most lived in room if you can. ( I use the lifewise by radio shack. A little on the expensive side, but my son's breathing is a lot better). My son just started immunotheraphy and that is really working for him. Twice a week he gets 5 shots and his dependance on other meds is slowly going down. That might be something that you want to discuss with your allergist.
2016-03-17 12:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, the honey is a good thing because it is also a natural antibiotic. You can also use Sino Fresh, a cleansing spray that cleans and moisturizes your nasal passages. It is antibacterial and its ingredients include an essential oil blend of wintergreen,spearmint,peppermint, and eucalyptus oils. I use it everyday because I have hayfever, seasonal allergies, and terrible chronic sinus problems. It contains no chemicals per se, and it is non habit forming, unlike many other OTC medications.It was recommended to me by a specialist in sinus problems/surgery as a preventative measure, and it does work. You can find it just about anywhere.
2006-09-11 02:22:48 · answer #4 · answered by Diana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glyconutrition, preferably direct from the manufacturers who pioneered the science.
Hayfever is an allergy, but you know that anyway, which come about when the immune system is weakened. We work witht he above company and have seen remarkable results time and time again. As far as a "remedy" goes, it's more a case of giving your body the tools it needs to do the job it was designed to do. It actually works, which I'm sure you'll agree is a welcome change.
Drop me an e-mail if you want to know more.
Advice: If you keep doing what you are doing, you will keep getting what you are getting. Don't wait for a chemical miracle cure.
2006-09-11 02:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra)
Elderflowers are gathered in the Spring and early Summer. They can be used fresh or dried.
On their own they make a delicious tea, either hot or chilled.
Elderflowers help to dry up catarrh and are an excellent tonic for the upper respiratory tract. A hot infusion of Elderflowers induces sweating, making it a useful herb in fevers.
Nettles
As well as their cleansing and nourishing properties, they are also excellent for all allergic conditions, as they contain a natural anti-histamine.
Hayfever Tea
Mix together equal parts of dried Elderflowers and Nettle leaves. Add one teaspoon of the herbs per cup to a small teapot or cafetiere and pour over boiling water. Leave to infuse for 5-10 minutes.
Drink 4-6 cups per day to help ward off hayfever symptoms.
Elderflower Fizz
Pick the elderflowers on a dry sunny day - the yeast needed to make it fizz is mainly in the pollen.
* 1 gallon (4.5L) water
* 1 1/2 lb (700g) sugar
* juice and thinly pared rind of 1 lemon
* 2 tbls (30ml) cider vinegar
* 12 large Elderflower heads
Bring the water to the boil and pour into a sterilised container. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Cool and add the lemon juice and rind, vinegar and elderflowers.
Cover with a clean non-fluffy teatowel and leave for 24 hours.
Filter into strong, sterilised glass bottles and leave in a dark place for 2 weeks.
Serve chilled.
By Sara Hamer
More Info can be found at: http://www.vitex.f9.co.uk
2006-09-11 01:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
+ 1 tablespoons of local organic honey (select one you like)
+ 2 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar (not normal distilled)
into 1 pint of luke warm water (stir until partially) dissolved.
Ensure water is mineral or filtered.
Drink it first thing in the morning. Eat after 1/2hr.
2006-09-11 04:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by Zee99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bee Pollen,Eucalyptus oils,Vitamin C.
If your are allergic to Bee Pollen,don't take it.It is supposed to be the best according to my Holistic Healing book.Eucalyptus oils,applied directly to the forward,(I sound like that Head-on commercial) or used in a steam application,helps to clear up sinuses.I found sound products at Health food stores or Green Markets that have a "stick-Baum" that I used to clear my sinuses.It WORKS!.You rub it on your temples.
2006-09-11 01:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A spoon ful of honey from your local area I know this may sound
odd but its true. Just look up local bee keepers in your local thompson directory or on the web
2006-09-11 02:06:03 · answer #9 · answered by random 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people say you should have a tablespoon of locally produced honey everyday. It has to be local though.
2006-09-11 02:02:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋