Sabine’s Organic Baby Food Blog

As the milder weather approaches, an attack of sneezes, sniffles and watery eyes are on the way for some – hayfever season is on the way.

The bright green catkins on silver birch trees, that populate any bit of sandy heath, are a welcome sign of spring. But to 25% of hayfever sufferers they’re a warning of symptoms about to strike. Tree pollens hit early, some even in January, but for 95% of hayfever sufferers it’s late May until August (when grass pollens abound) that hayever symptoms really take hold, especially on dry, warm days.

Be prepared

Starting 4-6 weeks before symptoms are expected, try the isopathic approach.This means treating the condition with a minute amount of the substance causing the problem, and for that we have Weleda Mixed Pollen 30C (125 tablets). This mixture of air-borne pollens – from grasses, trees and weeds – is prepared homeopathically, and should generally be taken twice daily.

Soothe

To help clean nasal passages and/or to ease a nose left snore from sneezing and blowing, try Weleda Rhinodoron Nasal Spray (20ml). This can be used along with other homeopathic remedies, and is safe to use on a regular basis.

Top Tips

• To prepare for the months ahead, try the Weleda Hayfever Survival Kit, containing two packs of Mixed Pollen 30C and a pack of Rhinodoron Nasal Spray;
• Try wearing wrap-around sunglasses to stop pollen invading the eyes;
• Keep car windows closed when driving near fields/gardens
• Shower as soon as you’re home to remove pollen from hair and skin.

Chart showing when particular offending pollens and fungal spores are likely to be about. Before the hayfever season really gets into swing is the time to prepare your defences against pollen attack.