Hayfever affects almost half of all Britons, leaving millions of patients plagued with common cold-like symptoms on a daily basis. With hayfever season now in full swing, itchy eyes and relentless sneezing has left many of us reaching for the antihistamines – but what are the best natural remedies for these unpleasant symptoms? Express.co.uk spoke to the experts to find out exactly what to use to get your hay fever under control.
At least 57 percent of all hayfever patients in the UK report common symptoms, yet many people are still unaware of the options available for dealing with these unpleasant side effects.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Dr Jess Braid, qualified medical doctor, acupuncturist, and Chinese and Western herbalist said: “Most of us long for spring and summer, but for some of my patients, this can be a miserable time of year.”