Ever had to stop running mid-trail because streaming eyes meant you couldn’t focus on the path? Or maybe sneezing fits have challenged your balance once too often on summer bike rides? If seasonal allergies are affecting your workouts, you’re not alone – around a third of hayfever sufferers stop enjoying outdoor sports in summer, according to a recent poll by herbal specialists A. Vogel (avogel.co.uk). But the good news is, there’s plenty you can do to manage your symptoms and get back out there!
Pollen allergies are caused by trees, grasses or weeds, but you may also react to fungus). ‘Sneezing, watery eyes or itchy skin are brought on by the production of certain chemicals, including histamine. And, while it’s hard to cure an allergic reaction once it has developed, there are actions you can take to lessen symptom severity and calm the immune system so it doesn’t react so badly.’
