Could it be possible? Sadly, yes it is. If you're allergic to grass, tree pollen, weeds, moulds, dust, air borne pollutants and allergens you could experience hay fever symptoms all year round! My eyes water pretty much all the time. This can be caused by different air borne particles or just be a symptom of dry eyes, something many people experience as they age, during … [Read more...]
Nowt to do with hay or fever
Have you ever thought about the phrase 'hay fever' before? We all know what it means, it conjures images of sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes and swollen stuffy noses, but it has absolutely nothing to do with hay or fever. The correct term should actually be 'allergic rhinitis' but that doesn't roll off the tongue so easily. Hardly anyone uses this term in normal every day … [Read more...]
Daily hay fever and dry eye treatment
Living with hay fever and constantly watery eyes is a daily challenge, juggling the seasons; those days when they're dry and scratchy and other days when they water incessantly. Over the years I've been recommended eye drops by my optician but have often been put off by the possible side effects of prolonged use, the ingredients or the taste! Yes the taste! Not that my eyes … [Read more...]
Testing BetterAir probiotic purifier for asthma
I've been trying out this product for a few months now and I really think it does help. I am not getting paid to write this but I was gifted the probiotic purifier to try. What is a probiotic purifier? The unit emits a spray of probiotics every 70 minutes and this spreads around the room, treating surfaces, objects and air, ridding pathogens (harmful bacteria and mould) … [Read more...]
50% more people have hay fever this year
I think you'll all agree, this year has been an incredible summer so far. I love England in the sun, it's like being on holiday and the feeling of the sun warming the skin is one of my favourite things. But if that warm, dry weather brings with it clouds of pollen, spring and summer can be miserable for those who have hay fever. I've noticed that just in my circle of friends … [Read more...]