For many of us, spring is a wonderful time of the year, however, for those who are hay fever or sinusitis sufferers, it is not a very pleasant time at all with airborne allergens such as pollens and dust causing havoc for many allergy sufferers.

Although we will often blame pollens, dust etc. for our allergies, it may surprise many to learn, that the main cause of allergies actually lies within your immune system. When we are suffering from the typical hay fever symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, itchy eyes, itchy, blocked or runny nose, it’s because our immune system has generally mistaken what is normally a harmless substance as a harmful one and then releases chemicals into our system which causes these annoying allergic reactions such as hay fever and sinusitis.

Many allergy sufferers live their lives trying to avoid those allergens that they know will set off an allergic reaction. I guess that’s fine if you know what is causing the allergic reaction, however to my mind a better option is to get to the cause of the problem which is the immune system. Obviously, if you are a hay fever or sinus sufferer it’s pretty well near impossible to avoid pollens and dust at this time of the year. We have found our customers gain much better results by taking a comprehensive approach to treating their allergies - that is treating their immune system. This can be a much more logical solution instead of looking for a ‘band-aid’ solution that only masks the symptoms. We suggest looking at a formula specifically developed to get to the core of your allergic condition.

Incredibly, the Chinese first developed what is known as Minor Bupleurum Combination (Xiao Chai Hu) during the Han Dynasty approximately 1800 years ago - and this formula continues to be one of the most effective and popular Chinese medicines used today! Essentially, this ancient formula helps to regulate our immune system and control all types of allergic reactions, especially those mediated by the IgE antibodies responsible for allergic reactions.

Minor Bupleurum Combination is a natural formula containing seven powerful Chinese herbs that are extremely effective in reducing the severity and frequency of a range of allergic conditions. These conditions include hay fever (rhinitis), allergic sinusitis, bronchial airway irritation, irritating skin conditions such as hives (urticaria), certain food allergies, allergic dermatitis and eczema. Due in part to its positive effect on liver function, it also works in easing a range of digestive symptoms, especially those associated with food allergy and intolerance, such as gastrointestinal inflammation, nausea, vomiting and reduced appetite.

We have been selling this combination of Chinese herbs for the treatment of allergies for many years and with great success. The great news is there is now a new formula which is triple the strength!

There is much positive feedback from customers taking this new formula, reporting it really assists with her allergies, particularly itchy eyes. Another had an allergy causing constant runny nose and itchy eyes and within half an hour of taking the first dose, she had no symptoms. Another reported it helped with hay fever, settling down itchy eyes.

Some time ago a woman returned to say after suffering from severe eczema all her life she now had skin like a ‘baby’s bottom’! This is typical of the many positive comments we hear about these herbs. We receive lots of positive feedback for the treatment of skin allergies and allergies affecting the gut.

For more information on allergies, call to see Bev and the team at Go Vita, your health shop at 5 North St, Batemans Bay, or phone on 44729737. Don’t forget to tune into Bev on 2EC every Wednesday at 12.45 p.m.