10 natural remedies to relieve and prevent hay fever symptoms

Hay fever is extremely common at this time of year and the high pollen count makes this allergy a daily nuisance for many.

From scratchy throats to itchy eyes, hay fever causes a multitude of symptoms which can be tough to get rid of.

Here are 10 natural remedies to relieve and tackle common symptoms of hay fever.

1. Eat a spicy meal

Spicy chilli peppers can help to widen your airways, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Hay fever can causes a stuffy, blocked nose and if this is one of your symptoms then a hot curry could be the solution.

Spicy chilli peppers can help to widen your airways, making it easier to breathe, whilst spices such as turmeric are natural anti-inflammatories that can help relieve your symptoms.

2. Ditch the booze

Certain alcoholic beverages can make hay fever worse (Photo: Shutterstock)

Alcoholic drinks contain histamines, which is the same substance released in the body when you have an allergic reaction.

Certain beverages could trigger asthma symptoms or make hay fever worse.

Sulphites, which are found in drinks such as white wine, can also exacerbate hay fever symptoms.

3. Have more honey

Honey is believed to be a natural remedy for hay fever (Photo: Shutterstock)

Honey is believed to be a natural remedy for hay fever due to the bee pollen in honey being able to desensitise your body to other pollens.

Increasing honey in your daily diet can help reduce hay fever symptoms and using honey local to your area allows for the best results.

4. Ditch the dairy

Dairy products can worsen common hay fever symptoms such as nasal congestion (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dairy products can worsen common hay fever symptoms such as nasal congestion, as they increase the production of mucus in the respiratory tract, so it's worth trying alternatives such as almond and rice milk in order to reduce hay fever symptoms.

5. Pick the right fruit and veg to eat