Seasonal allergies are the body’s reaction to a high level of pollen in the air. They affect many people, and cause them to experience symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose and itching of the throat, roof of the mouth, and ears. 

Conventional medical treatment for these issues works by suppressing symptoms, and uses antihistamines, decongestants or desensitization shots to accomplish this. With these interventions, although the allergy sufferer’s symptoms go away temporarily, their sensitivity to allergens remains unchanged, and there can be unwanted side effects. 

Because antihistamines and decongestants suppress the immune system, the body may create deeper, more serious issues in the effort to create balance. After the use of decongestants, because the body counteracts their effects, allergy symptoms become worse than they were previously. Desensitization (allergy) shots, where a tiny amount of the allergen is frequently injected into the allergy patient, can cause severe reactions.

Homeopathy offers a natural, gentle, and holistic approach to seasonal allergies.

Homeopathic medicine can bring long lasting relief for these types of allergies. Homeopathy considers the whole person, encompassing each patient’s unique physical, mental and emotional qualities, and thereby treats the root cause. Following an in-depth consultation, a homeopath will create a personalized treatment plan for a seasonal allergy patient. This is very different from the conventional medical approach where the focus is only on isolated symptoms, like sneezing, watery eyes and itchy throat. 

Through a well chosen homeopathic medicine, a person’s constitution can be strengthened so that they gradually become less sensitive to seasonal allergens, with the aim that eventually the patient’s need for homeopathic remedies or any other types of treatment be reduced or eliminated. Homeopathic remedies stimulate the body’s natural tendency to heal, and are given in micro-doses, customized for each patient, to ensure that treatment is gentle. Because homeopathy is holistic, the treatment it provides for allergies may also bring about improvements in other areas such as sleep, energy and general well-being.

Each person with seasonal allergies experiences them differently.

There are many homeopathic remedies that can be used to treat seasonal allergies. Below are brief descriptions of a few of the most common ones. To be prescribed any of these remedies, the patient does not have to have all the listed characteristics, and many more unique characteristics of the patient may be considered in the process of selecting the medicine. Homeopathic treatment of chronic recurring seasonal allergies should be done under the care of qualified homeopath.

Some remedies that are used for the treatment of seasonal allergies are:

Sabadilla for the following types of symptoms 

*abundant watery nasal discharge, frequent sneezing, itching in the nose and red watery eyes
*thick mucus from the throat
*feeling of a lump in the throat with a constant desire to swallow
*all symptoms are improved by being outdoors
*better from warm food and drinks
*person may be nervous and easily startled.

Wyethia for the following types of symptoms

*very itchy back of the roof of the mouth
*itching behind the nose
*dry feeling in nose, nasal passages and throat
*constant burning watery nasal discharge
*throat feels swollen
*person may be nervous or depressed

Allium Cepa for the following types of symptoms

*lots of eye tearing, the tears do not irritate the skin
*red and burning eyes
*burning, clear nasal discharge which irritates lips and nostrils
*dry, painful coughing which begins with tickling in the throat
*lots of sneezing
*thirst
*worse from being indoors, in warm rooms, in the evening
*better when outside, in open air

Nux Vomica for the following types of symptoms

*frequent sneezing
*in the nose, a sensation of dryness, tickling and scraping
*nose alternates between being stuffed up and runny; it’s stuffy at night and runny during the day and in warm rooms
*tickling in larynx
*chilly and irritable person

Arsenicum for the following types of symptoms

*nose is runny but feels stuffy
*irritated and tickling nose with frequent vigorous sneezing
*abundant watery nasal discharge that burns the skin
*chilly
*person is restless and anxious
*great concern for tidiness

Euphrasia for the following types of symptoms

*abundant burning tears
*watery nasal discharge which is not irritating
*nasal discharge is worse with sunlight, warmth, indoors, lying down, in the evening and night, and after windy weather, better from open air
*person may be very quiet and disinclined to talk
*may be weakness of memory

Pulsatilla for the following types of symptoms

*discharge from the nose which is thick, yellow-green and not irritating
*nose alternates between being runny and stuffed up – tends to be runny in open air and in the evening, but gets stuffy in warm rooms
*the symptoms are changeable
*worse from warmth in general
*mild personality, cries easily and has changeable moods
*craves affection and can be clingy

If any of this resonates with you and you would like to explore a natural, holistic approach to dealing with seasonal allergies and a path to better health, or just would like more information, please be in touch.