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Say So Long to Seasonal Allergies
Spring has finally arrived. Leaves and blossoms are bursting forth everywhere and filling the air with fragrance. Longer days and warmer weather beckon us to spend more time outdoors.
Common Allergies, Uncommon Remedies
Seasonal-type allergies bloom when the plants do, in spring to early autum.
Hay Fever
In spring, many people suffer from annual bouts of hay fever. Affected areas are the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory passages, mainly the sinuses, eyes, nose and throat. The resulting irritation and inflammation cause *itching, redness, swelling and lots of *mucus.
Homeopathic Solutions
I received a phone call from my friend Anne. She suffers from seasonal and other allergies and was getting fed up with the side effects of her antihistamines and steroid inhalers. She wondered if I could suggest some alternatives.
Breathing Easy
What is asthma? Put simply, it is a chronic inflammation of the respiratory system. Asthmatics have hyperactive, easily constricted airways and they produce excessive bronchial mucus.
Reactin’ to Allergies
If you visit your neighbourhood pharmacy you may be surprised to see how many shelves are lined with allergy products. Over-the-counter medications offering relief from stuffy noses and itchy eyes seem to indicate an increasingly allergy-prone population.

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