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HayMax anti-allergy balm (£6.99 from Boots) is a natural beeswax that’s applied around the rim of the nostrils to prevent pollen, dander and dust mites from entering the body.
Eaten something too hot? Pop an ice cube in your mouth to soothe and alleviate the damage. Then dab the affected area with a cooled, wet, black tea bag. The tannin released has a pain-relieving effect (and helps heal cold sores too).
Trials show home remedies are more effective than over-the-counter cough medicines. Simply squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water and add one or two teaspoons of honey.
Are You A Hay Fever Early-Starter?
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With around 18 million of us suffering with hay fever in the UK, a good proportion will be ‘early-starters’. Their season starts in February or March when lots of trees release their pollen in to the air. Being an early-starter means you need to be prepared early so you can combat symptoms effectively. Airborne allergens expert and creator of HayMax allergen barrier balms, Max Wiseberg, provides some handy hay fever hacks to help take the misery out of this untimely condition…
“First of all, create your own first aid kit and take it with you everywhere. It’s easy! Just include one or more natural products, one antihistamine, one steroid nasal spray and eye drops. This can prove more effective than using just one of these on its own, and more and more sufferers are doing it. Obviously, ask your GP or pharmacist before combining treatments. And here are some handy hay fever hacks…”