Sneezing attacks, runny nose, itchy eyes, conjunctivitis or an itchy palate

All of these symptoms are probably familiar to you and so you look forward to the new season and the development of nature with mixed feelings?

The symptoms that occur are the result of a reaction to protein components in plant pollen or grasses.

Do you currently belong to the nasal drops, eye drops, antihistamines and cortisone faction?

Then we have a few tips that might help...just give it a try - it's all completely natural!

Nasal irrigation / nasal shower with salt water (Emser salt)

Nutrition

• Reduce sweet and sour tastes in your diet. Use more spicy and bitter components; spicy taste removes excess mucus and moisture, bitter taste has an anti-allergic effect according to Ayurvedic understanding.
• Dairy products, raw food, animal products and sweet fruits should be avoided.  from your diet for now.
• Warm up your body properly with spices and teas (ginger water, herbal tea).

Do not suppress natural needs such as coughing or sneezing!

perform breathing exercises / Pranayama

Ayurvedic herbs

The use of nutritional supplements has proven effective in treating hay fever.

• Guduchi extract - is said in Ayurveda to have a strong detoxifying and purifying effect. The liver is particularly supported in its detoxifying effect. *Contained in QIDOSHA CLEAN
• At Trikatu It is a mix of ginger and long black pepper that stimulates the metabolism. In Ayurveda, the digestive fire Agni is central to the immune system, so food should be as spicy and bitter as possible. Both apply perfectly to Trikatu. *Contained in QIDOSHA IN-SHAPE

☯️ TCM also has a few tips to offer

Traditional Chinese medicine says that hay fever symptoms originate from a stagnation of the metabolism in the head. This leads to congestion. The congestion creates a build-up of toxins in the head. The trigger for this congestion is the pollen that reaches the body via the wind.

There must be a susceptibility to stagnation in the body.

In addition, an immune deficiency must be present, otherwise the pollen would not enter the body but could be successfully repelled.

The origin of the immune system lies in the kidneys. If the kidneys have sufficient strength, then the person has a good constitution and a good immune system. The immune system is replenished by nutrition.

In addition, the body receives additional support through the respiratory system (lungs). This is also responsible for the distribution of the immune system to the surface and skin.

The immune system can be strengthened through diet.

• The Reishi Mushroom

This medicinal mushroom has been used in TCM for centuries due to its immunomodulating and adaptogenic properties.

The Reishi can stabilize mast cells through its triterpenes and reduce the body's release of the hormone histamine. This is responsible for swelling, redness and itching.

Polysaccharides and antioxidants can help to quickly relieve hay fever reactions.

• The almond mushroom

Polysaccharides in a uniquely high concentration can also be Agaricus Blazei Murrill (also known as ABM or almond mushroom) The beta-glucans contribute to the normal function of the immune system.

As a “biological response modifier” (BRM), it regulates the immune system; if there is a tendency to overreact, it slows down the immune reaction or strengthens it - depending on the individual constitution.

• Hedgehog beard - the Hericium mushroom

In order to support the intestine, whose mucous membrane contains an essential part of the immune system, the use of hedgehog's mane - Hericium - be useful. It regenerates and soothes the mucous membrane cells of the intestine.

Acupuncture can also be a great help for the eyes and nose.

So: Here’s to a pain-free spring!

Your QIDOSHA Team