Hayfever
Hayfever Case Study
If you are someone who suffers from hayfever, you will know how the itchiness and sneezing completely drains your energy and enthusiasm for life - especially when you know that it is going to continue for weeks or even months!
Conventional treatment includes antihistamine tablets and sprays, or sometimes steroid injections. People often come to see me because their usual 'over the counter' treatment no longer helps them. The good news is that homeopathy is an effective alternative. Several controlled trials have shown that hayfever sufferers treated with homeopathy showed a significant reduction in their symptoms.
My approach
I offer a homeopathic programme that strengthens the constitution as well as addressing the underlying allergic tendency. This includes giving homeopathic remedies made from allergens to help reprogramme your body and reduce the allergic response. I will also select an appropriate constitutional remedy to support your immune system, and provide an appropriate combination remedy to treat the acute symptoms when they arise.
While this is a long-term approach that is likely to require repetition in subsequent years, you should notice a considerable improvement in the first year. My patients usually report that their hayfever 'season' is considerably shorter, and their symptoms much milder. The programme achieves best results when started in late winter or early spring, but can also begin during the hayfever season itself.
If you would like to try homeopathic treatment for hayfever, please contact me for an appointment.