HERBAL ALTERNATIVES TO TREATING HAY FEVER PRESCRIPTION HERBAL

HERBAL ALTERNATIVES TO TREATING HAY FEVER PRESCRIPTION, HERBAL AND NATURAL Shelia M. Jones REMEDIES TO TREATING HAY FEVER SHELIA M. JONES

DISCLAIMER The following information regarding drugs, medications, and alternative treatments are in some way related to or used in the treatment of Hay Fever. This presentation is intended to be used as information only and NOT as a substitute for the expertise, skills, knowledge, and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

“Good afternoon every one, it’s great to see you all here, thank you for coming. Did you know when you woke up this morning there are 50 million Americans suffering with Rhinitis better known as “HAY FEVER. ” (acaai, 2014)

What is Rhinitis, better known as “HAY FEVER” Allergic Rhinitis (commonly called Hay Fever) is a reaction caused by inhaling airborne particles, such as pollen, pet dander, dust particles, and mold spores. (pollen. com).

HAY FEVER: Symptoms (Mayoclinic, 2014)

Our body’s immune system is mistakes something harmless like tree pollen for something dangerous like a virus or bacteria. Genetic condition Repeated exposure Something new that your body has never encountered (healthgrades, n. d. )

cigarette smoke chemicals cold temperatures humidity wind pollution hairspray wood smoke fumes having other allergies or asthma having a blood relative (parent or sibling) with allergies or asthma living or working in an environment that constantly exposes you to allergens (healthline, n. d. ) Reduce quality of live Poor sleep Worsening asthma Sinusitis Ear infection

Cover-The-Counter Nasal Decongestant Benadryl Claritin-D Flonase Zyrtec-D Sudafed Antihistamines (motherearthnews, n. d. ) Prescription Meds Cromolyn Sodium Leukotriene Modifier Nasal Ipratropium Oral Corticosteroids Allergy shots Sinuses Rinse (Web. MD, n. d)

ALTERNATIVES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HERBAL Butterbur Timothy Grass Tinospora Cordifolia Echinacea Stinging Nettle Leaf Grape Seed Extract NATURAL (motherearthnews, n. d. ) Honey Vitamin C Hot Peppers Chamomile Tea Garlic Acupuncture Self-hypnosis Vaseline Onions

As you can tell from the information presented today, there are numerous remedies and choices for treating your hay fever symptoms. As a healthcare professional it was my goal today to provide you with as much information I could within the allotted time that will arm you with additional knowledge when it comes to deciding the best course of treatment for you, the individual. Participating in your healthcare treatments and choices is one of your basic rights. I hope this presentation helped us all to see that one size does not fit all. Therefore; it is important to review the information you received today, do more research or reading on the topic(s), and speak with your healthcare provider regarding any particular treatment option you may be interested. Remember if you desire additional information on anything covered here today or any treatments you may have heard about, you can always contact me via email or we can discuss further at the conclusion of this presentation. So let’s summarize:

ATCHOO! BOY DO I FEEL MISERABLE!

American College of Allergy & Immunology: Allergy Facts, retrieved on 08/01/2015 from www. acaai. com Health Line: Risk and Complications of Hay Fever, retrieved on 08/01/2015 from www. healthline. com Mayo Clinic: Hay Fever, Symptoms and Causes, retrieved on 08/02/2015 from www. mayoclinic. com Mother Earth News: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications for Hay Fever Treatment, retrieved on 08/01/2015 from www. motherearthnews. com Pollen: Hay Fever, retrieved on 08/01/2015 from www. pollen. com Web. MD: Hay Fever Medications and Its Side-effects, retrieved on 08/02/2015 from www. webmd. com