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In this episode, Carol discusses her experience with hay fever and shares her top tips for managing it while working outdoors. In the second part of the conversation, Carol recommends the book ‘Wild Woman‘ by Philippa Forrester, which shares empowering stories of women who work in nature. She reflects on her own journey as an outdoor practitioner and emphasises that anyone can enjoy and teach in the outdoors, regardless of qualifications or background. Carol concludes by mentioning upcoming events and resources related to outdoor learning.
Takeaways
- Use local honey to help manage hay fever symptoms.
- Drink nettle tea as a natural remedy for hay fever.
- Apply Vaseline around the nostrils to trap pollen.
- Tie back hair and wear sunglasses to minimise exposure to pollen.
- Consult with a herbalist, consider supplements, and speak to a doctor for additional hay fever remedies.
- Anyone can enjoy and teach in the outdoors, regardless of qualifications or background.
- Upcoming events include Dawn Chorus Day, Sun Awareness Week, Dinosaur Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Biological Diversity Day, and Outdoor Classroom Day.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Hay Fever
06:49 Applying Vaseline and Managing Hair
12:12 Consulting with Herbalists and Doctors
24:24 Upcoming Events and Resources
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From Others
- Wild Woman: Empowering Stories from Women Who Work in Nature by Philippa Forrester
- The Adventure Show (BBC Scotland)
- Sun Safe Schools
- Outdoor Classroom Day (Learning Through Landscapes)
- Napiers Bathgate Herbal Store
