Going through hay fever hell? Experts give their advice on how to beat it naturally
One in four people suffer from allergies and this number is steadily increasing in the UK and globally. Allergies can be defined as a damaging immune response by the body to a substance such as food, pollen or dust, to which some people become hypersensitive. If the substance causing the allergy is not removed, then th
One in four people suffer from allergies and this number is steadily increasing in the UK and globally. Allergies can be defined as a damaging immune response by the body to a substance such as food, pollen or dust, to which some people become hypersensitive. If the substance causing the allergy is not removed, then the immune system remains activated in what is called a ‘type 2 immune response’ (Th2). This is an important immune response that helps you to produce antibodies. However, sometimes your immune system has an unwarranted Th2 response to something in your environment, and you end up with the unpleasant symptoms of allergies such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes - and just a general all-round feeling of discomfort. Here are our expert’s top tips on how to beat it naturally…
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