Wexford People

Now is the time to get ready for the Hay Fever season

- WITH CLAIR WHITTY Clair Whitty is a Bach Flower Practition­er, a Nutritiona­l Health Coach at The Natural Health Store, 24 North Main St, Wexford 053 9121613 | clair@naturalhea­lthstore.ie | www.naturalhea­lthstore.ie

IT’S that time of year again which those of you who suffer from hay fever dread. I know it’s a little early, but did you know that by starting early you may help reduce the impact that pollen has on your immune system and the histamine response?

Which means your symptoms may not be as bad.

A.Vogel Pollinosan hay fever remedy is one of our customers’ favourite supplement­s. It works best if you start taking it before the season starts, and should be taken throughout the hay fever season to reduce the effect of pollen and the resulting symptoms. Pollinosan Hay fever Tablets contain 7 tropical herbs. The great thing is that they are non-drowsy so will not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. Pollinosan can be used to help treat allergies to grass or tree pollen, as well as allergies to dust, animals and pets, and it is suitable for children over 12 years of age.

For younger children, you could try A.Vogel Luffa Complex. This is a tincture containing several herbal botanicals. It’s suitable from 2 years of age and upwards. The dosage is one drop per year of age, twice daily in a little water. I would start this before the season starts and continue throughout season for optimum benefit. Or, if you prefer, there’s the Hay Band, which is a drug free option and particular­ly good for young children, being suitable from age 3. The band is worn on the elbow and works like acupressur­e to relieve hay fever symptoms.

For extra support you can use A.Vogel Pollinosan Allergy Nasal Spray, which may be useful on very high pollen days. It’s used for treatment and prevention of symptoms associated with hay fever and allergic rhinitis, including runny or itchy nose, and nasal congestion. It can help decongest the nose in a natural way and reduces the harmful influences of allergens. For children over two years of age, you can use one or two sprays into the nostrils several times per day. You may be able to use it during pregnancy but do check with your medical practition­er to be sure.

These are just some of the supplement­s available to help you deal with symptoms so you can feel good again. Why not give us a call for more advice. We would love to help you enjoy the summer.

Naturally Healthy

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