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as it is drug-free and non-drowsy, so won’t affect your concentration.”
“Wear clean clothes each time you go out fishing. If you wash your
clothes after each trip, you will have clean, pollen free clothes for
next time. Make sure you dry them indoors rather than on an outdoor
clothes line or dryer to prevent pollen particles being blown onto it by
the wind.”
“Stop pollen getting in your hair. Tie up long hair and wear a cap or
hat whilst out fishing. A cap or other head cover will help stop pollen
particles being caught in your hair.”
“Stop pollen getting in your eyes. Wear wraparound sunglasses whilst
angling. Not only will this protect your eyes from the sun, but will help
stop pollen particles getting in your eyes. And apply an allergen barrier
balm around the sockets of your eyes to help trap pollen.”
“Stay well hydrated. Make sure you drink plenty of water on your fishing
trip, as this will help symptoms; being dehydrated makes symptoms
feel worse.”
“Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. This will help you stay healthy and
support your immune system. Red onions, kale, cherry tomatoes,
broccoli, blueberries and apples are good sources of quercetin, which
is thought to limit the release of histamine, the chemical that sets off
allergy symptoms in your body. Take cherry tomatoes, blueberries and
apples with you to snack on.”
“Shower and change your clothes after fishing. Take a shower when you
return home to wash away allergens so that they can’t cause a reaction.
If you change your clothes after being out, this will reduce the amount
of pollen you bring back indoors.”
“So, there you have it – a few simple ideas that could make all the
difference to those nasty symptoms and help you enjoy your angling
despite your hay fever! If you would like more advice visit my Hay Fever
Guide at www.haymax.biz/hay-fever.”
FR E ELINE 19
