Fishcake Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I am looking to find out some natural or "alternative" cures for Hayfever. Yes I can google it and just have but I want to know what people here have tried and what worked or was useless. thanks for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleycorn Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Why alternative? What is wrong with the mainstream medical treatments available? Also, you do know that personal anecdotes are not evidence of efficacy don't you? jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcake Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Why alternative? What is wrong with the mainstream medical treatments available? Also, you do know that personal anecdotes are not evidence of efficacy don't you? jb I do indeed realise this. I have all the mainstream treatments and write ups. I am writing an article and wanted to include peoples views and experience on treatments outside of the "norm". It is just a fluff article but so far I have only heard of natural, local honey as something that is meant to help. I personally use mainstream mediation but wondered, after hearing about the honey, if there are any other alternatives. I am looking at hayfever as it is the right time of year for most sufferers to be thinking about it. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 the most effective tool I found was a pair of shades that pinched my nose. They stopped me rubbing my eyes, seemed to give some protection to my eyes from the worst of the airborne menaces, and kept my fringe out of my eyes (also laden with pollen) Eyeliner applied within the eye lid also helped, presumably forming a protective barrier on the skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcake Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 the most effective tool I found was a pair of shades that pinched my nose. They stopped me rubbing my eyes, seemed to give some protection to my eyes from the worst of the airborne menaces, and kept my fringe out of my eyes (also laden with pollen) Eyeliner applied within the eye lid also helped, presumably forming a protective barrier on the skin thats the kind of thing I was after. Thanks for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 otherwise it's 3 days in bed being knocked out by piriton until my body adjusts to it, as more modern non-drowsy tabs don't work In desperate circumstances (close to blind and with bleeding nose), inhaling stone cold water helps. Presumably I should consider a saline nose spray, now I know they're available, and store it in the fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I've tried almost everything, only drugs work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcake Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Strix - yours sounds one of the most severe cases I have heard of! Bulgarian - I am not sure as Richard ashcroft claims the drugs don't work, but like you I agree, they do for hayfever. Maybe he should change his lyrics to: "and the drugs don't work (except for hayfever)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Bulgarian - I am not sure as Richard ashcroft claims the drugs don't work, but like you I agree, they do for hayfever. Maybe he should change his lyrics to: "and the drugs don't work (except for hayfever)" Now the drugs don't work (except for hayfever) They just make you worse drowsy But I know I'll see your face again not be operating machinery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcake Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Now the drugs don't work (except for hayfever) They just make you worse drowsy But I know I'll see your face again not be operating machinery now thats catchy! I will be singing that all weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.