Hayfever usually comes on suddenly and at about the same time of year with many people.
It is most frequent in the spring and fall, but may be present all year round, and unfortunately, winter is no exception to that .
Hayfever allergies usually begin with a tickling, prickling or stinging sensation in the nose, with a watery discharge, sneezing, itching and watering of the eyes, and swelling of the mucus membranes of the nose and throat. There may be coughing or difficulty breathing.
It is caused by an overreaction of the body's immune response to the pollen of various plants, especially trees grass and weeds.
If the offending item causing the winter allergies hayfever can be discovered, try to avoid it. People are frequently allergic to the fur of their pets as well.
There are also many types of mold spores which can survive indoors, these can be another cause of hayfever allergies in winter.
Natural remedies
* Be sure and eat a balanced diet with plenty of vitamins, especially Vitamin C.
Vitamins are made by plants. The human body cannot make Vitamin C, and yet it is vital for proper organ function. Humans get their vitamins either by eating plants, or by eating meat after the animals have eaten the plants and incorporated the vitamins into their own bodies.
Getting plenty of Vitamin C is especially important to help fight allergies. It has been shown to have good anti-inflammation effects. Not having enough Vitamin C can make you more prone to allergies.
* Tea made from the Nettle plant will expel phlegm from the lungs and stomach.
It can be helpful in hayfever as well as eczema. This herb has many medicinal qualities, not only for allergies, but for the kidneys, urinary system as well.
It is a splendid blood purifier. There are other herbs which are excellent for inflammation of the eyes as well as itchy eyes.
They powerfully clear up these and other hayfever allergies winter symptoms. If you would like more details on these herbs and more,the information is here *How to Blast Your Allergies Away Forever*
