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FEATUREALLERGIES
With Spring well on the way, it’s time to think about
COPING WITH ALLERGIES
NATURALLY
Consultant pharmacist
Sunil Kochhar dispenses
some more invaluable,
watery eyes, hives, and swelling of soft
seasonal advice
tissue including the face and lips. Quercetin
inhibits the production and release of
histamine and other allergic/ inflammatory
Top Tips for allergy relief:
substances and also works as an antioxidant
by scavenging damaging particles in the HayMax™, has launched a new
body known as free radicals. variety of its organic, drug-free
Taking Quercitin Complex can prevent hayfever balm – HayMax™ Aloe
symptoms occurring. The best method to Vera. The new product combines the
stick to, if you have hay fever, is to start well known Pollen barrier effects of
taking two capsules a day for at least HayMax™ with the proven soothing
three weeks before the season starts. This and skin repair qualities of Aloe Vera,
will build a natural vaccine-type response to help relieve the symptoms of
in your body, so that when the allergens hayfever – sneezing, runny nose and
are around the reaction is reduced. If any soreness around the nose – without
symptoms occur, top up the amount taken causing drowsiness or costing the
W
e are all familiar with common until relief is given. earth! It works by helping stop the
allergy symptoms such as cough, If your symptoms are severe there are pollen from getting into your body.
wheezing, watery, itchy, red eyes, several products you can add to the And if it isn’t in your body, it can’t
sneezing or a runny nose. However, if you Quercitin Complex to combat them. For make you sneeze! Soothing Aloe Vera
exhibit any physical health problems at all, example, Reishi Mushrooms; this has anti- has now been added in this new
the chances are some of them may be allergic and anti-inflammatory properties variety, to reduce the dryness and
related to allergies to food, environmental that inhibit histamine release. The soreness. Celebrity fans of this unique
and / or chemical substances. product works as an antioxidant against plant extract are said to include Brad
If you have never had an allergy test free radicals. Pitt and Victoria Beckham and its
performed on yourself, you should do. Sneezing, watery eyes and dry coughs special benefits have also been proven
Allergy tests, in combination with a are common during the allergy season. in medical studies, which suggest that
Candida test, will help pinpoint what the These irritations can be improved by using it may effectively reduce skin dryness.
issues are and help prevent future attacks a product called Luffa Complex by
of symptoms. Alternative health is simply A.Vogel. Luffa complex also comes in a Pharma Nord’s Pycnogenol
respecting that everyone is unique and in nasal spray, allowing the action to be Many people who suffer with
order to attain optimal health we must instant and localised. seasonally related streaming eyes, sore
look at each person’s lifestyle and assess For a dry cough, an ideal remedy is to and runny nose reported a real
them individually. mix some Echinacea with a local honey benefit taking Pycnogenol last year.
Good nutrition, as always, is your best and dilute it in some warm water. Sip this Extracted from the French Maritime
defence and will help to make your through the day to get relief. Pine Trees, Pycnogenol is one of
immune system stronger so that the body Some of my clients react with very itchy nature’s most powerful natural
can more easily deal with what it perceives skin. Daily intake of MSM is an excellent antioxidants.
as invaders. The easiest way to strengthen prevention of heat rash and skin A report published in the Journal of
the immune system is to eat plenty of allergies. Aloe Vera gels are handy to Phytotherapy Research shows that
antioxidant-rich foodstuffs: beans, green carry around with you. Drinking plenty of Pycnogenol, the extract of French
leafy vegetables, and fruits – in particular, water will hydrate the skin and prevent Maritime Pine Bark can relieve the
blueberries, cranberries and blackberries. excessive bouts. symptoms of hay fever by inhibiting
There are two powerful natural Anyone on medication that interact the release of histamines.
supplements and a natural remedy that with herbs, or pregnant women, could use
can prevent or alleviate allergic reactions New Era’s Hay fever formula. This is very York Test’s FoodScan home test kit,
that cause hay fever. Quercitin Complex is effective for hay fever symptoms. Always is the only food intolerance test
a powerful antihistamine formulation check with your GP or Pharmacist before endorsed by Allergy UK, along with
containing quercitin, bromelain and taking any herbal supplements. our groundbreaking LiverCheck,
vitamin C which all quench free radicals Homocysteine Test and Gut Health.
and reduce the release of histamine. If you have any further needs, contact Visit www.yorktest.com or call 0800
Histamine is a substance that contributes me through the website 458 2052 for more information.
to allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, www.cnpdirect.co.uk
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