While hay fever or allergic rhinitis can plague people year round, ’tis the season for it right now! In early spring, tree pollens are the most common offenders, followed by grass pollen in mid-May, and rag weed pollen in mid August. In early spring thru early fall, fungus spores may also be a culprit.
Classic symptoms of hay fever are itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, body aches, coughing, wheezing, and ear pain. Some people may have vague symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat and irritability, as well.
Traditional treatments consist of antihistamines which are drugs that can counter histamine. Histamine is actually the symptom provoking substance which causes allergy symptoms. While there are many over the counter preparations and prescriptions to block histamine, many of them are not without their side effects. They can also interact with other medications which can cause further adverse reactions, as well.
Additional conventional treatments for allergies and hay fever are decongestants. They are often combined with antihistamines in order to shrink the swollen nasal passages. Continued use of decongestants can cause a host of unwanted side effects and can also lead to chemical dependency on these products.
Fortunately there are other options to safely and effectively manage hay fever symptoms. A holistic approach involves searching for possible food sensitivities which can make inhalation allergies even worse. Many people find that their hay fever symptoms are greatly improved when they avoid their own unique food sensitivities. Dairy and wheat are two common offenders. With the help of one’s holistic medical provider, one can discover his / her own unique sensitivities.
In addition, a homotoxicological approach can be helpful in addressing hay fever symptoms. Homotoxicology is an approach to healing that combines the treatment principles of homeopathy with the diagnostic approach of conventional medicine.It has been described as an advanced form of homeopathy.
The primary assumption in homotoxicology is that each human being possesses an innate self-healing mechanism that can prevent and treat illness. One of the main applications in homotoxicology is using homeopathic remedies to facilitate the removal of toxins and stimulate the body’s capacity to heal itself. A unique aspect of homotoxicology is its combination of homeopathic remedies that works synergistically to safely stimulate the healing process.
Luffeel, by Heel USA is a good example of a homotoxicological remedy that can address many of the common hay fever symptoms. It contains a variety of synergistic, homotoxicological substances, and as a side benefit, Luffeel does not cause drowsiness like some over the counter medications. Be sure to read the package insert before use. With the help of your holistic medical provider, a unique homotoxicological program can be custom designed for your special needs.
- Learn more about the benefits of Luffeel, by Heel USA
- If you are looking for a holistic medical practitioner, contact the International College of Integrative Medicine . This organization maintains a directory of holistic practitioners throughout the US.
A final quote: ‘The highest ideal of cure is the rapid gentle and permanent restoration of health; that is, the lifting and annihilation of the disease in its entire extent in the shortest, most reliable, and least disadvantageous way, according to clearly realizable principles.’ – Samuel Hahnemann, M.D., Founder of Homeopathy
Treat the cause, not the symptoms!
Dr Jeffrey Nusbaum
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