Q2: What can I do to treat my Hay Fever?
There are various treatments available for Hay Fever, including environmental measures, nutritional advice, medication, and in extreme and relevant cases, surgery. We recommend that you seek advice early in the season to ensure that you limit the impact of Hay Fever.
A good way to start managing your Hay fever is to look at your nutrition. Some ideas include:
• Limit your intake of wheat, caffeine, preservatives, refined sugars and dairy products as they all lead to mucus production and make congestion worse. Live yoghurt is the exception because it contains beneficial bacteria that strengthen the immune system.
• Increase intake of garlic and red onions, foods rich in antioxidants (colourful fruits and vegetables such as berries), mixed seeds and wild-caught oily fish.
• Local honey is also important. However, make sure to buy honeycomb or a jar of raw “unfiltered” honey from a beekeeper or local health food shops. Take 1 tbsp a day for a few weeks prior to the hay fever season. Introducing small amounts of pollen encourages the body to build its defences against pollen strains.
• In terms of supplements, Histazyme helps reduce mucus congestion while quercetin is a natural antihistamine.
Broadgate General Practice offers allergy testing as part of their comprehensive private GP service. During the consultation you and the doctor will attempt to identify possible allergens that are responsible for your symptoms. Afterwards, the doctor will take a blood sample, and the results will be available for analysis within two days. A plan regarding your allergy symptoms will be made, and referral may be considered.
For more information on treating Hay Fever through medical or nutritional means please contact : Broadgate General Practice
