It’s summer!  And that means hay fever is rife.

If you’re a hay fever sufferer (or suffer from other allergies that affect the sinuses) while the warmer weather is welcome, you’re probably not looking forward to that awful ‘bunged up’ feeling.

What causes the problem

Your sinuses are a honeycomb-looking arrangement, located near the nose, above and below the eye sockets. They’re lined with mucus to protect the sensitive lining and the tiny pollen particles carried in the air are breathed in and enter the sinuses.

For most people there’s no effect and they are completely unaware of it.  The body’s processes simply eliminate these tiny particles.  However, if you have an allergy your body’s reaction is to send mucus production into overdrive to protect the sensitive lining of your sinuses.

Treating hay fever

If you get hay fever you may suffer from any of these symptoms: catarrh, nasal congestion, pressure or a feeling of fullness in your face, headaches, popping ears, watery eyes and sneezing.  It can be pretty miserable if you don’t treat it.  It’s like having a really bad cold with a runny nose, sneezing and watery, itchy eyes.

Most GPS just prescribe anti-histamines or anti-inflammatories, but that doesn’t solve the problem, it just reduces the symptoms. 

It may seem unlikely that a massage can help, but a myo-fascial release (MFR) massage gently works on the restrictions to allow the mucus to drain. This can help to restore the mucus membranes to normal and clears that bunged up feeling, releasing pressure, which puts paid to headaches and ear popping.

To finish the treatment, gentle cupping is applied to aid drainage of the mucus. If still infected, a carefully selected blend of essential oils with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties is massaged into the sinuses to help reduce irritation so you feel better.

If Hay fever is the bane of your life, using a holistic treatment can remove much of the stress that dealing with hay fever creates.

For more information call Jas on 07775633798