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Question:

Both my son and husband suffer with sneezing and itchy eyes around spring-time. It is worse when they have been playing outside or doing sports. I have tried several over the counter anti-histamine type products but nothing has been able to clear these symptoms completely. Is there anything that you can recommend to help with this?

Answer:

Eyebright is one of the best herbs for reducing the inflammation associated with hay fever and allergies. It is particularly good for bloodshot and itchy eyes, as the name suggests. Chamomile is an herb that is gentle yet effective. It is a free-radical scavenger, meaning that it will assist the body in the removal of the damaging free radical cells that cause inflammation and tissue damage. ‘Allergy +’. It would be of benefit to try this with your son at the recommended dose.

You can also use the Allergy essential oil blend, which can be applied topically, by adding it to a base oil, such as our Organic Calendula oil then massaging it into your son’s skin. This can be done after having a bath, or before going out to play. The oil blend can also be used in an oil burner within the house. It is always good to seek help from a qualified My partner and I have been on holiday for a month and have come back with a few extra kilos! We have been trying to follow a good diet, but wanted to know if there was something that could assist with the weight loss? Oh and I love my coffee and can’t give this up.

It’s great that you have started eating healthier, as this is the first step. Both you and your partner need to ensure that you are eating small meals regularly, to prevent you from getting sugar cravings and regulate your blood sugar levels.

You can use the Fushi Detox Tincture or Tonic, which are designed to cleanse the body and improve the elimination of toxins via the liver and digestive system. This is vital when wanting to lose weight. You need to make sure that your body can absorb and utilise the nutrients from the foods that you are eating.

The bitterness from the tincture is responsible for stimulating the digestive secretions within the stomach; liver and gallbladder are brought about by the Dandelion root, Nettles.

Fushi Pure tea, which is a detoxifying blend of herbs and will again assist with the weight loss. Remember too that coffee is dehydrating, so drink a glass of water for every cup of coffee.

Exercise is also vital when trying to lose weight. Why not take a walk with your partner in the evenings at least 3 times a week, or look at joining your local gym for added motivation and energy!

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Capsicum is used internally to improve circulation, for the cold stage of fevers, varicose veins, asthma, and digestive problems such as dyspepsia, colic and flatulence.
It can be used for laryngitis as a gargle.
Noted as being important as a gastrointestinal detoxicant.

Capsicum (Capsicum Frutescens)