AROUND 13million of us suffer from hay fever – including me. The common allergy causes sneezing, coughing, a sore throat and itchy eyes . While it is possible to ease symptoms , you need to be careful because the side-effects of some medications can include drowsiness and blurred vision.
Today I put some alternatives to the traditional medication to the test . . .
QUERCETIN is a plant pigment found in fruit and veg including apples, red onion and kale. It is a potent antioxidant with natural anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. It is dubbed a “natural antihistamine” because it restricts histamine from being released from cells, which can help provide relief from hay fever.
Purolabs Quercetin Complex contains 490mg of quercetin dihydrate with vitamin C, bromelain, rosehip and acerola cherry. I tried this for two months and seem to be sneezing less than normal at this time of year. £27.
99 for a month’s supply. See purolabs.com .
XLEAR Max Nasal Spray contains the active ingredient xylitol, which reduces swelling without the need for steroids. This is mixed with saline to help transport it up your nose and wash away any debris and allergens, as well as tackling the bacterial colonies that may be causing inflammation. It also contains two natural remedies – extracts of aloe vera which is soothing, and capsicum annuum, which comes from a chilli plant and is a natural antihistamine that can clear sinus and nasal congestion.
This is great if nasal congestion – or.
