Acupuncture for Allergies

Acupuncture for allergies works differently than the standard approach. The usual way of treating allergies is to take anti-histamines to reduce the symptoms, and to identify the allergen and reduce contact with it. This may help with reducing the symptoms, but it does not solve the problem. The problem is that your immune system is not functioning properly.

The harmless particles of your environment are being falsely identified as invading pathogens worthy of an immune response. This immune response is the allergic reaction. Should you ignore the fact that your immune system is malfunctioning and take medications and hiding from the harmless particles because you “have allergies” or do you want to bring balance to your immune system?

Allergies are not necessarily something that you will have forever. They are symptoms of imbalance in your body. Acupuncture can help you regain that balance.

My Personal Experience

Years ago, I had allergies in the Spring when all the pear trees in my neighborhood started to bloom. This was my favorite time of the year but I could not enjoy it because of an allergic reaction to the pollen in the air. I could have resigned myself to the idea of being allergic to pollen and suffered every year, but as a traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, I knew better. I was able to treat myself, and now I enjoy the flowers of Spring without sneezing.

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