A Natural Option for Allergy Relief
A change of season either brings budding trees and warmth, or leaves changing colors and wind. Whether you prefer spring or fall, we know that those of us with seasonal allergies dread the transition period. If you are looking for a natural option to relieve your allergy symptoms, consider acupuncture. The ancient Chinese technique interacts with your body’s energy and immune system to help control your allergies.
At Precision Healing And Wellness we are experts in holistic healing and certified acupuncture specialists. Providing an alternative to allergy shots or medication is a perfect fit with our passion for natural healing and wellness.
The Cause of Seasonal Allergies
When you sneeze or experience other allergy symptoms, it is your immune system overreacting to a substance that is normally harmless. Environmental triggers include pollen, ragweed, mold, mites, dust, pet dander, and more.
For instance, when you inhale pollen, your body may think it’s a dangerous, foreign substance. As a result, your immune system releases a cascade of natural chemicals including histamine to protect you. But instead of protection, allergy-sufferers may experience:
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Watery, puffy, or itching eyes
- Dry or itching skin
- Eczema and rashes
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Headaches
How Acupuncture Helps to Relieve Allergies
Acupuncture uses thin needles to stimulate specific pressure points that are linked to allergy symptoms. The attention is focused on several meridians located in the front of the body, where you find your lungs, colon, stomach, and spleen. This is said to restore your body’s defensive qi or energy associated with immunity. As a result, several changes occur. Your immune system is better balanced. There is an anti-inflammatory response that helps to relieve pain in the head, and sinuses. Stress is relieved, which in turn can improve allergy symptoms.
Research Supports Acupuncture to Relieve Allergies
Several studies reveal the beneficial value of treating people who suffer from allergies with acupuncture. For example, a German study, involving three control groups, points to acupuncture as a better treatment than antihistamines. A similar medical study out of China and Korea shows acupuncture relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis and improves the quality of life for participants with allergy symptoms. Other studies recognize acupuncture as a viable treatment that promotes the regulation of inflammation, histamine, and the immune response.
Treatment Time for Acupuncture and Allergies
The protocol for acupuncture treatments in relieving allergies depends upon the individual and symptoms. Each body responds in its own time. For best results, patients may want to begin treatment before the first symptoms appear. The patient should experience some relief early on. At the same time, it may take 2 treatments per week for several weeks to bring symptoms under control. The patient may want a booster treatment or follow-up treatments should allergy symptoms reappear.
The Benefits of Holistic Healing for Allergies
The use of antihistamines to treat allergies is proven to work. At the same time, there may be unwanted side effects, and the length of protection may be limited which would require prolonged use of the medication.
Holistic treatment for allergies is known to have a longer-lasting effect, with additional benefits for your health and wellness. Precision Healing And Wellness offers a complimentary first-time visit with a certified acupuncture therapist, who will evaluate your condition and provide a treatment plan.
Contact Us Holistic Healing Services
Precision Healing And Wellness is your refuge from anxiety, stress, pain, and discomfort. We specialize in holistic healing services, including acupuncture and massage.
Contact us or give us a call at (262) 439-8019. Our wellness clinic is located in Brookfield, conveniently off I-94 and just minutes from downtown Milwaukee.
