REVEALED: How to escape effects of UK hay fever hell set to continue over next FIVE days
Read the full article online
An informative feature warning readers of the high pollen counts in the UK at the end of June 2015.
Helpful contributions from both Dr Glenis Scadding, and leading allergy charity Allergy UK.
Here are the tips which were included in the article:
*Stay inside where possible when alerts are high or very high and even keep windows closed, most importantly at morning and evening when levels rise.
*Use an air filter that can trap even small particles should help.
*Avoid mowing lawns or garden chores. Wear a filtration face mask if you must mow.
*Don’t let pets get close to your face, as they can carry pollen in their fur. Wipe pets’ coats with a damp microfibre cloth to remove pollens when they have been out.
*If you do go out try to after a rain shower when there has been a drop in levels.
*Apply an effective allergen barrier balm around the edge of each nostril to trap or block pollens and other allergens and help prevent a reaction. » Read more about: Hay Fever Hell is Coming- Express Online »
“An attack of hay fever at the wrong moment gave rise to a booming small business…A report from OC&C Strategy Consultants, in collaboration with The Grocer, showed that the world’s biggest consumer brands were losing ground to thriving, smaller local ones. HayMax, with it’s organic, drug-free and British-made slogan, fits that bill.” » Read more about: HayMax in The Times, Wednesday 22nd July 2015 »
In a small busy office, it can be easy to forget (or lack the time) to stop and celebrate successes as they happen. I suppose for most of us this is probably true of life in general! Things have been getting busier at HayMax HQ in Bedfordshire and at our PR agency Excellart just outside Bath. That can’t be a bad thing, but it does mean that I haven’t posted any of our 2015 press successes on this blog for you to see.
Here are a few snippets from magazines, newspapers and TV so far. Coverage is so thick and fast in the summer months that this picture is already out of date, there have been hundreds more features including; national papers, local press and all sorts of magazines. We are waiting for written permission to post video clips of HayMax featured on ITV’s This Morning and Lorraine by Dr Chris Steele MBE and Dr Hilary Jones. As soon as that’s sorted, I’ll put them up. » Read more about: Success in the press 2015 »
HayMaxTM Organic Allergen Barrier balms have been highlighted by Natural Products magazine in their Soil Association Organic Awards feature.
The feature includes a quote from Max. “I’m delighted that HayMax has won this award as it was voted for by the public. It just shows how much the people who use our product appreciate it. And it’s great to have this prestigious award to go with all the other awards we’ve won from the public and trade”.
The feature has some fantastic photographs from the awards evening in October, including Max and Chris of HayMax throwing some shapes on the dance floor!
The Soil Association Awards evening took place on the first evening of the Soil Association Annual Conference. To read the Natural Products Special Report on the event, click here. » Read more about: Natural Products Magazine Highlights HayMax in Soil Association Organic Awards Feature! »
“If you’re pregnant or want a drug-free product, try a barrier balm such as HayMax..”
We’re delighted that HayMax has been featured in the Daily Mirror! The feature discusses ‘autumn allergies’ and includes comments and recommendations from Maureen Jenkins, clinical director of Allergy UK. » Read more about: ‘Build Barriers’ – HayMax in the Daily Mirror »
Survey Out Today Shows Hay Fever Having Serious Effect on Life
A new survey, published today, from leading national medical charity Allergy UK, reveals the extent of suffering from hayfever, and the huge effect on sufferers’ daily routines.
The study, which also surveyed the effectiveness of an allergen barrier balm, found that 89% of hay fever sufferers’ daily routines were affected by their symptoms, whilst 87% said that their symptoms caused sleepless nights. And almost eight out of ten respondents said that the balm helped some or all of their symptoms.
Before the product trial, respondents reported they were mostly suffering with runny nose symptoms, sneezing and itchy/watery/red swollen eyes due to their hay fever. A majority of participants completed the trial of HayMax™ allergen barrier balm using the product up to three times a day by applying it in and around their nostrils to trap pollen before it enters the nasal tract. Three quarters of respondents found it to be effective in reducing their sneezing, with over 60% finding some relief for their runny nose. » Read more about: 8/10 Success with HayMax! »
The Daily Express newspaper have also picked up on Christmas Tree Syndrome, and recommended HayMaxTM Pollen Barrier Balm to trap the allergens.
The Daily Express warn that “If you get a bout of sniffles in the next couple of weeks, be aware it might not be a seasonal cold- it could be your Christmas tree that is to blame for your sneezes.”
The problem is dubbed ‘Christmas Tree Syndrome’ and was first documented by American allergy specialist Dr Lawrence Kurlandsky of the Upstate Medical University, part of the State University of New York. He noticed how respiritory illnesses surged in the festive season.
Clippings from 28 Christmas trees, of varying varieties, showed 53 different types of mould. 70% of these types can cause symptoms such as itchy nose, sneezing and watery eyes (amongst other symptoms).
The moulds occur naturally on the trees but thrive in the warm conditions of a well heated home. It is reported that after a Christmas tree has been on display for a fortnight, the number of airborne mould spores increases from 800 per 35 cubic feet to 5000. » Read more about: Daily Express explore Christmas Tree Syndrome and recommend HayMax! »
The Express online has featured HayMax™ organic allergen barrier balms as a way to help sufferers of ‘Christmas Tree Syndrome’ (CTS), an allergy to pollen and moulds released by indoor trees during the festive season.
Christmas trees harbour a range of allergens that are released into our homes. For a sufferer of CTS, symptoms are similar to those of hay fever; runny nose, itchy eyes, lots of sneezing. Around 35 per cent of people in the UK report suffering from an increase of these symptoms around Christmas.
It seems that real trees are the most troublesome, as pollens from other plants can stick to their bark, and moulds can grow on the trunk and needles. However, artificial trees are reported to cause problems as they harbour dust during storage which is dispersed into the air upon unpacking the tree come Christmas time.
Real and artificial trees can hosed down before being brought inside to minimise loose pollen and moulds, an air purifier might also be useful, as would applying HayMax™ allergen barrier balm around the rim of the nostrils to stop airborne allergens (such as pollen) from entering the body. » Read more about: Allergic to your Christmas Tree? The Express online features HayMax™ »
HayMax™ features in Prima Baby magazine! HayMax™ for hay fever is suitable for women with hay fever in pregnancy, or women who are brestfeeding as it’s completely natural. So no nasty side effects – HayMax™ is safe for all to use.
HayMax™ traps pollen before the body reacts – less pollen, less sneezing.
Read the HayMax™ story here. » Read more about: HayMax™ suitable for women with hay fever in pregnancy – featured in Prima Baby magazine »
HayMax™ for hayfever could help with hay fever in pregnancy – HayMax™ features as one of the 10 pregnancy beauty best buys on ivillage.co.uk.
So if you are allergic to pollen and have the dreaded pollen allergies and any of the associated symptoms of hayfever, particularly while pregnant, then HayMax™ could be just the thing. HayMax™ is particularly good for women who have hay fever in pregnancy because it is drug free.
Allergic rhinitis or hayfever allergy can be severe right now while the pollen countis at its peak (recent weeks has seen pollen counts of ‘high’ and ‘very high’ across the UK).
What is hayfever?
Hayfever or allergic rhinitis is an allergy to pollen, resulting in allergy symptoms.
What are the symptoms of hay fever?
Hayfever symptoms include: sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose, red or swollen eyes, itchy eyes, itchy face and throat, tight chest and throat, lethargy or lack of energy.
What is HayMax™ for hay fever?
HayMax™ is not a treatment for rhinitis; it is a pollen blocker. » Read more about: Hay fever and pregnancy: HayMax™ could help with hay fever when pregnant »
HayMax™ is making an impact online! HayMax™ features on the site mumsclub (‘the no.1 community site for mums in business, since 2007’). You can read the feature by clicking on this link and scrolling down to the second product review.
HayMax™ is mentioned in relation to helping with hayfever, in particular with those dreaded hay fever eyes which can be runny, itchy and red, and mumsclub say they will be sharing the news about HayMax™.
HayMax™ is a drug free organic way to help with hayfever. Suitable for use to help with hayfever during pregnancy, hayfever while breastfeeding, for children, teenagers and adults alike, HayMax™ is a handy natural alternative to taking medicines for hay fever. These can have unwanted side effects. See our hayfever guide for more ideas on different ways to tackle hayfever.
» Read more about: HayMax™ is making an impact online! »
HayMax™ features in Wedding Ideas magazine under the headline ‘Goodbye to Hay Fever’.
HayMax™ is a drug free organic pollen barrier balm that is applied under and around the rim of the nose to stop pollen entering the body: less pollen, less sneezing!
This means it’s suitable to use to help with hayfever during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and it’s safe for children and teenagers taking exams.
HayMax™ is not a treatment for hay fever but it can help. Symptoms of hay fever include hay fever eyes, a hay fever cough, wheezing, difficult breathing, lethargy, itchy eyes, itchy face and throat, sneezing and a runny nose.
You can read about the HayMax™ story and can buy online, in store or by calling or writing to us via the contact details at the bottom of our homepage. » Read more about: HayMax™ featured in Wedding Ideas magazine »
HayMax™ features in Women’s Fitness, a magazine for women who work out.
Beating the effects of pollen from your hayfever allergy is difficult when you exercise outdoors. Avoiding being outside at peak pollen times or exercising indoors isn’t always practical. What you can do is wear sunglasses and a nasal balm, like HayMax™, both of which act as a barrier to pollen.
HayMax™ isn’t a treatment for rhinitis or a hayfever cure but it can help. Apply the balm around your nostrils to trap pollen before it enters your nose.
You may still experience symptoms of hay fever like hay fever eyes, a hay fever cough and sneezing or post nasal drip (runny nose) but hopefully these will be less frequent and severe than without the barrier balm. Two independent studies show that HayMax™ traps significantly more pollen than an un-coated nostril.
Check the pollen forecast on our homepage.
» Read more about: HayMax™ featured in Women’s Fitness magazine »
HayMax™ features in the Bedfordshire Times and Citizen under the headline ‘Balm a barrier to hayfever’. The article mentions the 2012 and 2009 studies by NPARU that show HayMax™ traps more than a third of pollen and significantly more than an un-coated nostril.
If you are allergic to pollen or have pollen allergies then HayMax™ could be the thing for you. A pollen barrier balm that traps pollen before it gets inside your body and makes you react, HayMax™ is completely natural, organic and drug-free so it’s suitable for using if you have hayfever when pregnant including hay fever eyes and other hayfever symptoms.
HayMax™ is not a treatment for rhinitis but it aims to stop the cause of the rhinitis. If HayMax™ traps enough pollen to take you below or near to your sensitivity level then you may experience significantly less reaction than usual, or even no symptoms at all.
HayMax™ is widely available to buy in shops, at our online shop and you can order direct from us too using the contact information on our homepage. » Read more about: HayMax™ features in the Bedfordshire Times and Citizen »
A second study about HayMax by the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit (NPARU) in 2012 showed that HayMax™ traps cats dander and house dust mite as well as grass, tree and weed pollen. You can read more about the study and other product trials on our website here.
The respected website Foods Matter explores complimentary approaches to allergies. The website features this second NPARU study about HayMax™ in its latest news section. HayMax™ is an ideal thing to use to help if you have pollen allergies, or allergies to pollen, or if you’re allergic to pollen.
If you do suffer from hay fever then you’ll be familiar with the things that come along with it: a hay fever cough, hay fever eyes and other unwanted allergy symptoms. This is where HayMax™ can help. HayMax™ tackles the cause of hayfever: by trapping pollen it helps you to have less of a reaction as there’s less pollen inside your body to make you sneeze or be itchy.
It works in the same way as a natural hayfever spray or another blocker like Vaseline – » Read more about: HayMax™ research published on respected allergy site Foods Matter »
