Allergies: Breathing Now
Well known for its efficiency in the case of allergies, acupuncture can offer relief of the allergic response.
Respiratory allergies to atmospheric irritants (pollen, dust, mites, mildew) are the most commonly treated by acupuncture. Food intolerances can also benefit from acupuncture.
Often treated at the surface by the means of antihistamine, bronchodilator/steroid medication, respiratory allergies can be aggravated eventually with some ofthe above drugs*. Acupuncture is side effects free.
To treat the source of the weak immune system, it is necessary to check the functions of the spleen/pancreas and the kidney/adrenals. This is adressed in the context of the acupuncture treatment of allergies.
Here are the most common clinical symptomatology encountered:
Cold-Wind:
Abundant white, clear nasal discharge, nasal congestion, sneezing, slight headache, no definite thirst.
Wind-Heat:
White to yellow liquid nasal discharge, itchy eyes and throat, red eyes, sneezing, definite thirst.
Weakness of the lung, spleen/pancreas, kidney/adrenal functions:
Above mentionned symptoms, with:
Easy to catch cold/flu, chills, weak or painful back, maybe digestive problems.
Article by Olivier Roy, Acupuncturist, Clinic Shanti, Acupuncture Montreal
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*http://www.poumon.ca/diseases-maladies/asthma-asthme/treatment-traitement/medications-medicaments_f.php
*http://www.pharmacorama.com/Rubriques/Output/Histamine3.php
