Acupuncture for Allergies | Natural Allergy Relief
Acupuncture for Allergies - Beverly MA
Acupuncture for Natural Allergy Relief
Acupuncture for Allergies:
Despite the official start of fall yesterday, summer blooms are still here and grass pollen counts are through the sky! However, with cooler nights ahead, fall allergy season is right around the corner. If you didn't suffer from allergies during the spring or summer, it doesn't mean you can't suffer from fall allergies. During the fall, the main triggers are ragweed pollen and mold spores. If you suffer from spring allergies there is a 75% chance you will be allergic to ragweed pollen. However, mold is a unique trigger of fall allergy symptoms. Piles of damp leaves on the ground create the ideal breeding ground for mold spores. Additionally, dust mites often sit dormant all summer long, and get stirred up in fall when the winter is turned on for the first time.
What are the symptoms of fall allergies?
Itchy eyes and nose
Runny nose
Watery eyes
Sneezing
Coughing
Wheezing
Post-nasal drip
Headaches
Why do allergies occur?
Allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies, is the result of a hypersensitivity reaction that occurs within the body. Allergic rhinitis is commonly triggered by environmental allergens such as, pollen, mold spores, pet hair and dust. Western medicine and research has demonstrated that an individual who grew up on a farm or have multiple siblings are less likely to suffer from seasonal allergies. The main mechanism involves the human immune system releasing IgE antibodies which causes the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. The result of the release of these inflammatory chemicals causes the common symptoms of allergies, such as, itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, etc.
Acupuncture for Allergies
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years for treatment of many conditions. Here in the United States, acupuncture is commonly used for treatment of neck pain, back pain, and other pain conditions. However, many people aren't aware of the positive effects that acupuncture can have for other conditions such as, asthma, allergies, ADHD, and many others! Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have many commonalities when it comes to allergy symptoms. First, western medicine describes the release of inflammatory chemicals coming from spleen, gastrointestinal tract, lymph nodes and bone marrow. When it comes to TCM and acupuncture the common treatment plan would include emphasis of the Spleen, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians. Western medicine looks at
However, the main difference between Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture is acupuncture focuses onto specific symptoms that a patient is expressing. When an acupuncturist chooses acupuncture points, they will be specific to the patient. The same is true for Chinese herbal medicine, it will be specific for the patient's needs rather than a one formula fits all mindset. Thus, acupuncture has an ability not only to stop allergy symptoms in their tracks, but also improve the overall quality of the immune system through a series of acupuncture treatments. This way, allergy symptoms will reduce over time and may even become allergy free!
Acupuncture for Natural Allergy Relief
A 2018 study demonstrated that acupuncture significantly reduce the number of days of antihistamine use compared to the control group. Additionally, the acupuncture group did not need to increase the number of days of antihistamine use from the onset to peak allergy season. This study, demonstrates that acupuncture can be a safe and effective method to reduce allergy symptoms. Another 2018 study, demonstrated that acupuncture on rats was able to improve symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Additionally, acupuncture was able to inhibit the expression of IgE, IL-1β and TNF-α. This inhibition lowers inflammation and in turn allergic rhinitis symptoms. Acupuncture works to reduce allergies symptoms without the harmful side effects that antihistamines can cause.
About Our Acupuncture Clinic:
North Shore Acupuncture and Natural Medicine is an acupuncture clinic in Beverly, MA. We utilize acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and natural medicine restore optimal health and wellness. Employing traditional and modern approaches to enhance your health and longevity.
