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Sneezy does it for hayfever sufferers
HELP being offered for hayfever sufferers is not to be sneezed at.
The Westoe Practice in South Shields is promoting homeopathy to help those looking for an alternative to conventional medication to ease their symptoms.
Between 15 and 20 per cent of the British population suffer from the often debilitating symptoms of pollen allergy, ranging from sneezing to itchy swollen eyes.
This year's Homeopathy Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday, will highlight how homeopathic remedies can not only tackle the symptoms when they happen, but by triggering the body's own system of healing, can help to stop the symptoms occurring in the first place.
Local homeopath Janet Jackson will be at practice, in Elizabeth Street, on Wednesday from 1.30pm, to hand out free information and remedies and to answer questions about homeopathy in general, and how it can help other symptoms.
Mrs Jackson's own interest in homeopathy was developed while seeking relief from hayfever, which she now has under control.
She said: "Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given mainly in tablet form, which trigger the body's natural system of healing. Many people suffer with hay fever all summer, and either don't want to take anti-histamines over such a long period, or struggle with side effects. Homeopathic treatment can offer a good alternative."
It is recommended that you consult a qualified and registered homeopath, as each sufferer will be treated according to their own individual combination of symptoms and how it affects them.
Registered members of The Society of Homeopaths have agreed to practice and abide by a strict code of ethics and practice.
A copy of the code is available on www.homeopathy-soh.org.
For more information or to book an appointment with Mrs Jackson, contact the Westoe Practice on 425 0101.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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