Spring has sprung with a vengeance again this year, which means that millions of people worldwide will be suffering from pollen allergies, or hay fever as it is commonly known. Although some people suffer with hay fever all year round, the vast majority of people only suffer with it seasonally. This is small consolation if your eyes are streaming, nose is blocked and you cannot stop sneezing! However, there are plenty of effective hay fever home remedies around that can help you.
Hay fever home remedies are great alternatives to the medical remedies that are readily available from pharmacies. They do not have the chemical composition and side effects for a start and are not as expensive either. Many hay fever natural remedies can be made with ingredients you might have around the house or else are readily available from the local supermarket.
If you would like to try out some hay fever home remedies then check out the recipes below. These hay fever natural remedies are extremely effective and quick and easy to make. You could enjoy allergy-free days for the rest of the season!
Apple cider vinegar is one of the best hay fever natural remedies around. It is not very palatable to be completely honest, but it really does work!
You will need:
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
250mls water (hot or cold)
Simply mix the apple cider vinegar and water together and stir well. It really is as easy as that. You should drink it down in one, and you will need a biscuit or something similar to take the taste away because it is a little bitter! If you really cannot stomach the taste then use apple juice or herbal tea instead of water. You could even put a little honey into the mixture instead as this will also help the remedy to work its magic.
Take this remedy two to three times a day and your hay fever should ease within 24 hours never to return. Well, not until next season anyway.
If you also suffer from a blocked nose during allergy season, try holding the bottle about an inch under your nose and inhale deeply. This will help to clear your airways in no time.
Honeycomb
This is effective if you have local beekeepers in your area. If there are then ask to buy some of the honeycomb. This will help to ease your allergy symptoms in just a few days and is one of the most popular hay fever home remedies out there.
Chewing a little honeycomb several times a day will actually help your immune system to build up a resistance to the pollen that is around you every single day. You should continue to chew it every day until the hay fever season has passed.
Elderflower Syrup
Elderflower syrup is extremely effective as one of the hay fever natural remedies. It clears up hay fever very quickly and will keep it away all season. The good news is that you only have to make the syrup up once every year because you can just sip it as and when needed rather than taking it regularly.
You will need:
300g elderflower heads
450g brown sugar
3 lemons
2 oranges
3 pints water
55g tartaric acid After chopping up the lemons and oranges (leaving the rind intact), mix all of the ingredients in a large pan and cover it with a dry cloth. Allow it to steep for 24 hours and then strain the mixture into a saucepan. Boil it until all of the sugar is completely dissolved and then allow it to cool. As soon as the syrup has cooled down, you can pour it into a bottle and sip it as and when you need it. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator but you should dispose of it as soon as the season is over.
Drinking chamomile tea is a great and simple way to build up immunity against hay fever because it is a natural antihistamine. As such, it does exactly the same job as the medication you buy in stores but without the side effects. It also has the added bonus that you can drink it as and when you like. This is also one of the most popular hay fever home remedies because it does tend to ease symptoms very quickly.
All of the above hay fever natural remedies will help to ease your allergy symptoms and make you feel a lot better within a day or so, leaving you to enjoy the spring and summer allergy-free!
