We are in the midst of hay fever season and for some people coping with the symptoms can be difficult, having an impact on their daily lives.
Typical symptoms:
Sneezing and coughing
Runny or blocked nose
Itchy, red, watery eyes
Loss of smell
Pain around temples and forehead
Headache
Earache
Feeling tired (www.nhs.uk)
Some useful tips on coping:
Shower every night, helps wash pollen from your hair and skin
Use wrap around sunglasses, helps keep pollen out you eyes
Keep windows closed, grass pollen peaks in the morning, tree pollen peaks in the afternoon
Dry washing indoors, if outside on a washing line, pollen will settle on it
Regular vacuuming and dusting in the house helps reduce pollen on surfaces
When pets return from being outdoors, ensure you brush them down to remove pollen
Monitor pollen forecasts on the news
Use a quality lip balm under your nose as this helps trap pollen, Our lip balms contain Coconut oil, Beeswax and Honey which moisturises your skin at the same time.
Take some local honey, a few teaspoons a day may help, as the bees are foraging on plants around you, thus helping to desensitise you to the effects of the pollen. Click the link to find a local beekeeper https://www.bbka.org.uk/find-beekeeping-near-you or https://www.scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/about/affiliated-beekeeping-associations
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