Why the Hay Fever Season Feels Worse Every Year, and How to Support Your Body Naturally

Spring in New Zealand brings daylight saving, blossoming trees, and, for a lot of us, the itchy eyes and sneezing fits as we hit hay fever season. If it feels like your symptoms are starting earlier and dragging on longer each year, you are not imagining it.

Climate researchers around the world are reporting that warmer temperatures and rising carbon dioxide levels are extending pollen seasons and increasing pollen potency, a trend now well documented across North America, Europe, and closer to home. New Zealand already has one of the longer hay fever seasons globally, thanks to a mix of native and introduced trees, grasses like perennial ryegrass, and weeds such as plantain that produce pollen across most months of the year.

What is actually happening in your body

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, happens when your immune system overreacts to airborne allergens like pollen. Your body releases histamine, which causes a familiar set of symptoms:

• Sneezing spasms and a blocked or streaming nose
• Itchy, watery, or twitching eyes
• Sinus headaches and a sore throat
• Light sensitivity and, for some, a temporary loss of smell

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are often the first line of defence for most sufferers, and they work well for many people. But they are not without trade-offs. Drowsiness, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and blurred vision are common side effects, and daily use for months on end is not something everyone is comfortable with, especially as pollen seasons stretch longer than they used to.

A natural option 

New Era Combination H is formulated with specifically selected minerals to help support the acute symptoms of allergies, hay fever, and sinusitis. It can be taken ahead of the season if you know you are allergy-prone, used at the first sign of symptoms, or taken for ongoing support. New Era Tissue Salts can be used alongside other allergy medications and are safe for the whole family, including infants, and even the family pets!  

With pollen seasons trending longer and more intense worldwide, more people are looking for ways to support their body without relying solely on medication or accepting the side effects that come with it. Whether you are trying to get ahead of this year's symptoms or looking for something to use alongside your current remedies, tissue salt support like Combination H offers a gentle, practical option worth considering.

Explore Combination H and the rest of our New Era range to find what works for you!