Hayfever or allergic rhinitis is characterised by itchy nose, throat and palate, congestion and/or runny discharge from the nasal passages, itching or stinging eyes, sneezing and/or wheezing. Those who suffer from hayfever symptoms throughout the year are said to have perennial rhinitis. Animal hair, dust, feathers, fungus spores, moulds and/or some other environmental agent may trigger the symptoms. In individuals where food allergies and/or dermatitis or wheezing accompany symptoms of hayfever we can suspect other factors that may be stressing the immune system allowing these symptoms to manifest:- Food allergy and/or Food Intolerance - Hidden ingredients in processed foods; food additives; medicinal drugs (e.g. penicillin) added to foods; environmental pollution; early weaning and solid foods given to infants; genetic manipulation of food components which cross-react with normal tissues.- Impaired digestion- Leaky gut syndrome- Yeast InfectionsSome recommendations- Rotation diet: rotating foods and implementing specific food groups every 2 days prevents new allergies, gives immune system rest, and intestines a chance to heal; infrequent consumption of tolerated foods not likely to induce new sensitivities or worsen old ones.- Rebalance bowel flora : probiotics and/or acidophilus, treat any underlying yeast infections with Hydrastis or Berberis Vulgaris. - Healing damaged gut: eliminate all factors injuring mucosa; re-establish bowel flora, remove intestinal toxins; improve digestion; decrease inflammation. - Decrease inflammatory gut reaction: quercetin, vitamin C and fish oils are helpful. - Stimulating regeneration of gut: glutamine stimulates regeneration.- Re-establishing normal digestion: digestive enzymes. - Immune support: Echinacea, Astragalus, and Hydrastis are helpful. Vitamin A, B, C, and Zinc - Quercetin and Bromelain: slows the realease of histamine into the blood stream- Homoeopathic remedies: Grasses & Pollens 30C, Wyethia 6C, Euphrasia 6C, Galphimia Glauca 6X especially where wheezing is present, Allium Cepa 6C are all very helpful. For further information on Hayfever please contact Jean FitzGerald by e-mail jean.fitzgerald83@gmail.com or visit her blog http://consultjean.blogspot.com Jean FitzGerald - Consultations: I'm heading to Australia for two weeks and I can't... Director and Practitioner in Medicina Integrada. I work with patients with the objective of helping to address root causes of medical conditions. I use an integrated approach to health i.e. the use of specialised diagnostics with natural medical solutions through dietary, nutritional, homeopathic and botanical support. Diretor e terapeuta de Medicina Integrada. Eu trabalho com pacientes com o objetivo de ajudar a tratar das causas dos problemas medicos. Eu uso uma abordagem integrada, por exemplo, na minha pratica a utilizacao de diagnosticos especializados, com tratamentos alimentares, nutricionais, homeopaticos e botanicos. Acne is the most common of all skin complaints. Acne can accompany many conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid imbalances, digestive disorders, blood glucose imbalances, intestinal yeast infections, poor diet, etc. Acne on the chin area is often linked to hormonal and digestive related problems. As usual it is important to try to get to the root cause of the problem. Sometimes, Live Blood testing, ultrasound, and CTI (computerised thermographic imagining) screening can help identify some of the possible underlying causes. Other possible influences include drug medication, chemical agents, cosmetics, excessive washing and rubbing. Some recommendations to consider: Introduce