Tired of popping antihistamines? It could be time to explore alternative ways to manage hay fever this season
Reflexology can assist in reducing a variety of hay fever symptoms including sneezing, coughing, runny or blocked nose, itchy read or watery eyes, by applying techniques to the whole of the toes, the referral area for head/sinuses and eyes.
If you’re on the hunt for an alternative treatment, you may want to consider a more natural approach. A therapy that’s gaining attention for its treatment of hayfever is reflexology.
There are 15,000 nerve endings in our feet and reflexologists believe each area of the foot corresponds to a different area of the body. By applying gentle pressure to these reflex points, the aim is to stimulate circulation and encourage the body to heal naturally.
“Reflexology can assist in reducing a variety of hay fever symptoms by applying techniques to the whole of the toes, the referral area for head/sinuses and eyes.
“By working the adrenal gland, inflammation is reduced and your own natural antihistamine goes to work; healthy adrenal glands secrete very precise amounts of steroid hormones, which help minimise negative and allergic reactions including environmental allergens.”
By working the lymphatic system with reflexology, a gentle detoxification is encouraged. This gives our immune system a boost too (bonus!).
Interestingly, a link between stress and hayfever has been found, meaning your symptoms may feel worse when you’re stressed. Anything you can do to reduce stress levels may therefore help to ease symptoms.
Reflexology is designed to promote a deep sense of relaxation, so it will leave you deeply relaxed.
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