Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Allergies
Allergies are a common problem, especially here in Eugene, Oregon and especially in the spring and early summer when the pollen counts can get really high.
Allergies can be very uncomfortable to say the least and for many people, serious allergies pose a major hindrance to quality of life and normal daily activities.
An allergic response is triggered when, in the presence of an allergen, the immune system produces a type of antibody called IGE.
IGE binds to immune cells, mast cells and basophils, and when the allergen is encountered these sensitized cells trigger an immune response by releasing various chemicals that mediate inflammatory response, such as histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, leukotrienes and interleukins.
As these chemicals are released a person experiences various side effects such as increased mucous production, itchy red skin and eyes and sneezing and difficult breathing.
Treatment ofallergies in Western medicine generally focuses on inhibiting the immune response by blocking the action of the immune cells and the resultant allergic response using antihistamines, glucocorticoids and anti-leukotrienes as well as avoiding the allergen as much as possible.
While allergy medications can provide significant relief from allergy symptoms temporarily, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine offer another alternative that focuses on treating the root of the problem by balancing and strengthening the immune system itself.
According to Chinese Medicine, allergies are the result of a weakness in the body's wei qi (protective energy) and zhen qi (righteous energy), generally in combination with an internal damp accumulation caused by improper diet and/or digestive weakness.
These weaknesses can be congenital or acquired, but in general, both congenital and lifestyle factors are involved.
Weakness of the protective energy and righteous energy generally indicate weakness of the energetic systems of the lung, liver, spleen and/or kidneys.
Because the exact patterns of disharmony that underlie a particular allergy vary, diagnosis and treatment of allergies within the context of Chinese Medicine is unique to each individual patient.
The common denominator in the most effective acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treatment of allergies is always proper diagnosis.
Optimal results are only attained when properly individualized treatments are based on each person's unique constitution.
Based on a comprehensive diagnosis, acupuncture treatments and specific Chinese Herbs are utilized to strengthen any weaknesses in the organ systems thereby strengthening the patient's overall immune and energetic system.
I have had very good clinical results treating allergies with a combination of acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy and an allergy elimination technique called NAET: Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique.
NAET involves muscle testing to determine specific allergens and the strengthening of the patient's immune system via acupuncture while in the presence of these allergens.
This strengthening of the immune system by strengthening the underlying energetic weaknesses of the individual can be a very effective modality for helping to eliminate allergies.
Allergies can be very uncomfortable to say the least and for many people, serious allergies pose a major hindrance to quality of life and normal daily activities.
An allergic response is triggered when, in the presence of an allergen, the immune system produces a type of antibody called IGE.
IGE binds to immune cells, mast cells and basophils, and when the allergen is encountered these sensitized cells trigger an immune response by releasing various chemicals that mediate inflammatory response, such as histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, leukotrienes and interleukins.
As these chemicals are released a person experiences various side effects such as increased mucous production, itchy red skin and eyes and sneezing and difficult breathing.
Treatment ofallergies in Western medicine generally focuses on inhibiting the immune response by blocking the action of the immune cells and the resultant allergic response using antihistamines, glucocorticoids and anti-leukotrienes as well as avoiding the allergen as much as possible.
While allergy medications can provide significant relief from allergy symptoms temporarily, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine offer another alternative that focuses on treating the root of the problem by balancing and strengthening the immune system itself.
According to Chinese Medicine, allergies are the result of a weakness in the body's wei qi (protective energy) and zhen qi (righteous energy), generally in combination with an internal damp accumulation caused by improper diet and/or digestive weakness.
These weaknesses can be congenital or acquired, but in general, both congenital and lifestyle factors are involved.
Weakness of the protective energy and righteous energy generally indicate weakness of the energetic systems of the lung, liver, spleen and/or kidneys.
Because the exact patterns of disharmony that underlie a particular allergy vary, diagnosis and treatment of allergies within the context of Chinese Medicine is unique to each individual patient.
The common denominator in the most effective acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treatment of allergies is always proper diagnosis.
Optimal results are only attained when properly individualized treatments are based on each person's unique constitution.
Based on a comprehensive diagnosis, acupuncture treatments and specific Chinese Herbs are utilized to strengthen any weaknesses in the organ systems thereby strengthening the patient's overall immune and energetic system.
I have had very good clinical results treating allergies with a combination of acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy and an allergy elimination technique called NAET: Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique.
NAET involves muscle testing to determine specific allergens and the strengthening of the patient's immune system via acupuncture while in the presence of these allergens.
This strengthening of the immune system by strengthening the underlying energetic weaknesses of the individual can be a very effective modality for helping to eliminate allergies.
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