Can honey cure hay fever?
As winter wanes and the unsteady hand of spring takes up the reins, the country once more blushes back to life – the birds begin to clear their throats and fill the still uncertain air, the insects noise hungrily from bud to bud, and every spare inch of green starts to bloom, bold and brash and beautiful. And for those who suffer from hay fever all this feels like a slap in the face. Primarily triggered by wind-pollinated plants the resulting allergic reactions cause discomfort, runny noses and the sudden purchase of questionable sunglasses; the length and breadth of the country. The bales become the bane of walkers and cyclists everywhere, tall grasses are suddenly something to be feared and even the sight of a rose (or any flower other flower by any other name) is enough to bring you out in a rash. Currently there are huge variety of over-the-counter and prescription treatments available for people who suffer from the condition. Antihistamines are the most common treatment and genera
