Based on the principles of Ayurveda, Hay fever is a symptom of the saturated dry cough/phlegm in the lungs that gets triggered by pollen in the air, animal fur and dust. When an external particle (pollen) is inhaled, it irritates and pokes the dry cough accumulated over the years in your lungs, causing Hay fever. …
There is no permanent cure for hay fever, but like diabetes, it can be controlled in a way that you can enjoy your summer, outdoor sport and camps without any hay fever symptoms. The trick is to manage your food. Our natural home remedies and food-based program targets the root cause and boosts lung health….
Even though there is no permanent cure for hay fever, you can permanently control the symptoms of hay fever based on your food intake. • For 3-5 days, drink plenty of hot water with grated fresh ginger or honey; this will help digest toxins and regulate digestion. • Favour foods that are warm and nourishing…
Below are the hay fever products used to manage the individual or collective symptoms of hay fever. 1. Bands 2. Balm/Gel 3. Medications 4. Decongestion 5. Jabs 6. Air-purifying humidifiers 7. Nasal spray 8. Nasal filters 9. Wrap-around sunglasses 10. Wipes 11. Eye drops 12. Eye masks BANDS: Hay fever armbands are known to be a natural and drug-free alternative to help relieve the symptoms of hay…
There is no permanent cure for hay fever, but like diabetes, it can be controlled in a way that you can enjoy your summer, outdoor sport and camps without any hay fever symptoms. The trick is to manage your food. Our natural home remedies and food-based program targets the root cause and boosts lung health….
Sore throat also brings pain with it. At times when our throat gets spasms of pain, or while we eat hard food, our inflamed throat starts to pain. This is when you can apply a heating pad or a hot towel around your neck to relieve the delicate aching area. While sore throat may be a very…
Besides making your life hell, hay fever can affect your performance at work or school, cause fatigue and generally interfere with your life. It makes you feel depressed and hopeless. When something has such an impact on your life, it is crucial to know what causes such fatigue in hay fever. Based on the principles…
Yes, hay fever can cause swollen, watery/itchy eyes. The tear is also a defence mechanism that works together with blinking to rinse the eye’s exterior and gets extraneous bodies out like particles of dust and pollen out of the eye. However, inflammation in the eyes is a normal reaction of the body only in response to…
From the Ayurveda perspective, excess phlegm or mucus in the lungs can cause irritation and coughing. During hayfever, this coughing can get worse. The body tries to throw the excess phlegm out or mucus out of the lungs. At times this phlegm is dry or runny. When phlegm is dry the coughing is more painful…
Asthma occurs when the airways swell, narrow, and produce extra mucus that makes breathing difficult. In Asthma, the narrowing, swelling of airways and the accumulation of mucus trigger coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing (a whistling sound). According to Asthma UK, around 5.4 million people in the UK have Asthma. Meaning, one in every 12…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
