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Hay fever, seasonal and insect allergies

‘If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?’ wrote the poet Shelley, pointing out how there is generally an end to the coldness of  Winter and other hardships. But for sufferers of Hayfever, Spring means being hit by a debilitating allergy to the pollens of grasses and trees. This results in the typical allergic symptoms of sneezing, itchy eyes and even wheeziness for some.

The main treatment in purely conventional medicine is through antihistamines which combat some of the symptoms of Hayfever. These are generally benign treatments, can be useful, but do not treat the problem at its source. Essentially they treat the symptoms because the cause is deemed to be pretty much untreatable.

I combine two approaches in treating hayfever.

1. Natural Therapy/Homeopathy: Clinical Trials have been performed on using homeopathic medicines on hayfever sufferers. You can see a summary of these trials here.

2. Neti: A special cleansing exercise, learned from Yoga Therapy.

While these natural treatments are being instituted, it is best to remain on your conventional treatments (eg antihistamines) until there is a substantial improvement. At that point reduction or removal of these medicines can be discussed with Dr Kaplan and your GP.

Testimonials

Stephanie, Teddington

We came to see Dr Downing when our son Matthew was seriously unwell aged 10 with an unspecified post viral fatigue syndrome. Our GP had not been able to reassure us or provide us with anything other than advice to rest and it would pass. We were desperate when Matthew was unable to get out of bed and seemed to be going downhill. Dr Downing reacted immediately with a series of blood tests and vitamin infusions . It took two sessions but Matthew stabilised and started to eat and drink. Over the next two months, his condition improved and he was able to go back to school. It has been nearly three years since those dark months and Matthew has grown into a very tall, handsome 14 year old who has not been ill once - not even a cold!.

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