Summer Sickness Hits 8 Million
Added: (Sun Jun 20 2004)
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Its that time of year. Last week, approximately 8 million people in the UK were struck. Donning dark glasses, locking their windows at night, and weeping at the sight of the sun, the sufferers soldiered on. We are not talking about a super-bug, a virus, or biological warfare. We are talking seasonal allergic rhinitusis.
Between 10 and 15% of the UK population suffers from the hay fever’s seasonal sniffles, runny nose, headaches and itchy eyes. Symptoms vary from person to person - in one it can be a minor but nevertheless irritating twitch in the nose. In another, hay fever can be like having an unshakeable 3 month long cold, leaving the sufferer with the feeling of being wiped out for weeks, interfering with work, exams and enjoyment of the summer months.
The reaction is not complex, and it is common knowledge that Pollen is the main culprit for the summer fever. When someone with hay fever comes into contact with pollen, their body produces a specific type of antibody, IgE. This IgE sticks to certain cells throughout the body, including those of the respiratory (breathing) system, causing them to release the chemical histamine. It is histamine that is responsible for the symptoms of sneezing, stuffy nose and itchy eyes and throat.
What isn’t such common knowledge is that hayfever is not actually so dissimilar to other flu-ish ailments, in that your ability to cope and recover from it is mostly down to your immune system. It is also worth noting that its significantly worsened by stress.
What do we do to combat hay fever? For those that don’t want to pop pills or suffer injections, or to spray steroids up their nose, Propolis has been discovered by G and G Vitamins to be a natural cure for hay fever. Extracted from Beeswax, the substance once ingested helps to accustom your immune system to the pollen. The propolis to use is the sub-lingual variety, and you should check that all the ingredients are hypoallergenic.
On top of this you can take vitamin C which is recommended for its anti-inflamatory properties and the boost it gives to the immune system, Vitamin A for its powerful immunostimulants, and B-complex for its anti-stress. Again make sure the ingredients are hypoallergenic.
Order hypoallergenic sub-lingual Propolis, and immune boosting complex IM90, either online at www.gandgvitamins.com, or by calling 0845 3302205.