Long Lasting Allergy Relief

Now is the time of year to again enjoy the outdoors!  Except for those of you who find that seasonal changes translate into misery – seasonal allergies.

As many as one in 10 Americans are affected by allergies or allergic rhinitis (a complex of symptoms characterized by seasonal or perennial sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, tearing eyes or sore throat in response to airborne allergens).  There are three main types of seasonal allergies including spring type, summer type and fall type, however, it may occur in some individuals without regard to season (called perennial allergic rhinitis).  Statistics illustrate that most people with allergies have a history of being treated with repeated antibiotics as children, as well as eating a diet high in sugars and sweets, dairy products and fruit juices.  Stress may also play a part in the condition.

While allergies can put a damper on the joys of Spring, it is important to understand that natural relief in the form of Acupuncture can be long lasting.  Unlike medications that have multiple side-effects and decreased effectiveness over time, Acupuncture helps to balance the body in a manner that improves an individuals’ general immune response.

Acupuncture is excellent at treating symptoms of allergies. Many symptoms are located above the neck – head stuffiness, headache, itchy eyes, etc. This means the energy is not flowing smoothly from the head into the rest of the body, and vice versa. All the yang meridians flow from the hands up to the head, or from the head down to the feet. By opening the energy channels in the neck and shoulders, complete circulation allows for improved overall balance in the body.   Acupuncture also treats symptoms very locally: by placing small, sterile needles right on points of pain or symptoms like the head or side of nose, allowing the stuck energy to dissipate and move more smoothly throughout the body.  Patients are often amazed at the immediate relief they feel following an Acupuncture treatment.  In fact, most patients who utilize Acupuncture long-term to treat allergies report a 95% reduction in symptoms.

Acupuncturists treat very specifically and individually, making sure the underlying cause of allergies, and any other symptoms, are cleared. When the body is in balance, symptoms disappear and health is restored. This is the main benefit of acupuncture: bringing a person into balance so that the body may heal itself of any ailment physically, mentally or emotionally.