Hayfever
Hayfever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.
Symptoms include:
Sneezing and coughing
A runny or blocked nose
Itchy, red or watery eyes
Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
Loss of smell
Pain around your temples and forehead
Headache
Earache
Feeling tired
If you have asthma, you might also:
Have a tight feeling in your chest
Be short of breath
Wheeze and cough
Hay fever will last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1 to 2 weeks.
How does Surrey Centre for Nutrition work with Hayfever?
A functional medicine approach to hayfever aims to address any underlying imbalances that may be causative in the disease state. We would look to understand food, and possibly chemical and pathogenic reactivity and determine if either of these may be exacerbating the condition. Alongside this we would work to identify any reasons for the hyper reactivity of the immune system and modulate the body’s immune response so that it becomes less reactive. As a part of immune modulation we may investigate any imbalance in gastrointestinal health (because the gut is a key mediator in immune activity) and work to target any concerns identified.
At the SCfN we take a deep dive into your health history to understand what these underlying causes and triggers may be, often followed by functional testing where necessary. Using all the information we collect through our functional medicine case review and test results we will put together a targeted nutritional, dietary and lifestyle plan to address what we have identified.
Are you ready to work with us to reach your health goals?
If you or someone you know is suffering from the symptoms or conditions listed above, Surrey Centre for Nutrition may be able to help. We typically work with clients for 3-6 months depending on your health concerns. Are you interested in working with us?
Book a discovery call to see how the Surrey Centre for Nutrition can help
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