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    How to manage environmental allergies on a regular basis?

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    I am allergic to grass and get very itchy, red skin when I am sitting in grass. However, I often take my children to the park and it is difficult for me to avoid such activities. Is there any way to manage my allergic reactions?
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    Lucinda Curran of Eco Health Solutions offers a truly holistic approach to health by combining Building Biology and Chinese Medicine. Her work is solutions-focussed and … View Profile

    Hi,

    I can see that avoiding your trigger is going to be near-impossible! 

    I would suggest protecting yourself from exposure - and since you cannot avoid grass because of your children, the simplest suggestion would be to “cover up” to minimise your exposure. Wear long-sleeved and long-legged, shoes with socks and consider a scarf for face/neck protection…

    Also, when you get home, get everyone to change into non-grass clothes, and for you showering may even assist.

    The other thing to do is to take a thick picnic rug, and sit on that.

    I heop that helps.

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