Enjoy Our Summer!!!

Hay fever symptoms ... Great! Spring is here and most of us are enjoying our bright sunny days. The warm weather is a welcome change to the season... but for 20% of our population who suffer from hay fever it not such an enlightening time. The irritating symptoms of the allergy will mark the start of a miserable time of year. Hay fever and other summer allergies eg prickly heat often leaves sufferers reaching for the tissues.

Hay fever symptoms can be similar to a cold causing runny nose, watery itching eyes and sneezing. As with all allergies, the symptoms happen as a result of your immune system over reacting to a normal harmless substance... in this case pollen.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of healing. It has been used in China and other Eastern cultures for over 2500 years. In relation to hay fever it restores vitality and alleviates symptoms of the allergic reaction .Fine needles are used to gently stimulate the bodies own healing response and restore its natural balance.

How Can Acupuncture Help?

Acupuncture is similar to Western forms of hay fever treatment and is best started prior to the onset, but you can have treatment if your hay fever has already started.

Who Can have Acupuncture

Acupuncture can be used on almost anyone, that is; babies, children, pregnant women, and adults.

Hilary Sharp is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and offers a free 20 mins consultation to discuss your requirements. Clinics are available in Axminster, Honiton and Charmouth