qualities.
Without the drowsiness effect. Butterbur is a herbaceous plant that grows in damp marshy areas, often called bog-rhubarb. As with all herbal products, no one is sure of the health risks of using them in conjunction with other medications. If you're pregnant it may be best

to avoid butterbur.
Also locally-produced honey is an excellent natural antidote to hayfever. Because it contains the pollen you're allergic to, so if you take it over

a period of time before - ideally one month before - and during the worst month/s, you build up

antibodies inside you. Take one teaspoon a day in tea, on toast or with cereal.
If nothing works, stock up on tissues and hankees...

Piriteze and Piriton from Boots, £3.50/£3.30. Butterbur £19.95 (for 50) from the Nutri Centre. Try your local healthfood store for honey.

DRINKS that BITE

Ant and Shark - sounds like a couple of irritating pop presenters - are the 'now' energy drinks. Shark, we're assured will boost our natural energy with caffeine, taurine and guarana and "release the beast in you".

(Maybe with vodka on the rocks.)
Ant tastes fruity and very perky indeed. Like fizzy grapeyapple