To treat hay fever and other phlegm related problems in kids and adults, avoid food that causes coldness in the body and consume food that generates heat in the body (explained in the latter part of the blog). It will also help to get long term relief the child is already suffering from hay fever…
Tightness in the chest could make your life living hell. It is not something that you could ignore. It feels like a sharp stabbing pain in your chest. It can occur in people of all age groups. Allergies can also lead to tightness in the chest because of the mucus build-up as the nasal sinuses dripping down to the back…
The best home remedy for hay fever symptoms is Lemon, Ginger and Honey Syrup. The syrup also helps in Hay Fever Cough & Sore Throat Lemon, Ginger and Honey relieve the pain in the throat. It can be used as a syrup or turn into a warm, soothing drink. Take a spoon of syrup every time you feel…
According to Ayurveda, certain types of foods trigger allergies. Dairy products, rice and rice products, fruits like apples, bananas, guavas, lychees, pineapples, watermelons, muskmelons, cucumbers, grapes and products made from them, and cold food can act as triggers to hay fever. This happens because from the Ayurveda perspective every food we consume has an innate cold or hot property. Hot foods enhance digestion…
The onset of spring marks the beginning of the dreadful hay fever season bringing symptoms like watery eyes, itchy throat, tightness in the chest, headaches, and earache. Although over-the-counter medications are effective in sublimating the side effects, they have some nasty side effects. As a result, other steps like including vitamins, minerals, and natural foods can be…
Human beings are born with a primary immune system that is weak. Due to the constant interaction with various microbes in our environment and within our gut, our body adapts and learns to fight against pathogens, strengthening our immune system. As described in modern medicine, immunity is the functioning of cells, enzymes, and immunomodulatory chemicals…
This blog will talk about the Ayurveda perspective of how you can prevent hay fever naturally, how our body works, what keeps it balanced (healthy), and how the food we eat can cause it to lose balance (disease). Hay fever can be prevented naturally by observing and maintaining the hot and cold balance in our…
Chocolate does not help you in managing the physical symptoms of hay fever; milk chocolate worsens them. However, vegan or dark chocolates definitely helps in making you feel better. Dark chocolate and cocoa contain an amino acid called tryptophan that the brain uses to produce the neurotransmitter Serotonin, which can increase feelings of overall happiness….
Beer is brewed from cereals like malted barley, wheat, corn, rice, and oats. It is obtained by yeast fermentation of these grains. The alcohol in beer comes mainly from the metabolism of sugar that is produced during fermentation. The amount of fermentable sugar in the wort and the type of yeast used to ferment it are the prime factors…
According to Ayurveda, certain types of foods trigger allergies. Dairy products, rice, and rice products, fruits like apples, bananas, guavas, lychees, pineapples, watermelons, muskmelons, cucumbers, grapes, and products made from them, and cold food can act as triggers to hay fever. This happens because from the Ayurveda perspective every food we consume has an innate cold or hot property. Hot foods enhance digestion…
According to NHS inform, Scotland’s national health information service, most people with hay fever are allergic to grass pollen. When they come in contact with grass pollen, their allergies become worse. Trees and weeds can also worsen hay fever. Research suggests that pollution, such as cigarette smoke or car exhaust fumes, can make allergies worse. …
After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. 78% of the tea consumed is globally is black, and only 20% is green. All types of teas are brewed from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush, except for herbal tea. To answer your question, yes, green tea is good for hay…
Hay fever is so common that 16 million people in the UK suffer from hay fever (one in every four). Hay fever is so common because most people forget to eat right, which compromises their immune system. According to present research, the most common cause of hay fever is pollen and dust allergies. From the Ayurveda…
Years ago, many powerful medications could only be obtained by prescription. However, now, many of them are available Over The Counter (OTC). There is a wide range of options that may confuse an individual trying to decide on the right product. Is it about the right product giving instant relief, or is it about the…
Yes, milk is bad for hay fever. Well, it is not only bad but dangerous for hay fever. Drinking milk, be it warm or cold or at any temperature, does not change its cold properties. Milk can exacerbate common hay fever symptoms such as nasal congestion because milk increases the production of mucus in the…
The food we consume has a significant role in causing hay fever symptoms. It is crucial to know that most hay fever-related problems are caused by excess phlegm production in the lungs. From the Ayurveda’s hot and cold perspective, to control the creation of excess phlegm, characteristically cold phlegm, we need an opposing remedy that…
Raw honey is considered supreme in Ayurvedic medicine. Although based on Ayurveda principles, honey is said to be effective in managing allergies; modern allopathic medicine does not believe in the effectiveness of honey. Honey is hot in nature; that is why it could provide relief in people who have hay fever. In Ayurveda, honey is…
