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Acupuncture Treatment for Allergies

Allergies affect millions of adults and children nationwide. According to Chinese Medical theory, the symptoms and signs that indicate a Western diagnosis of allergies relate to imbalances in the body. These imbalances may be a result of a variety of causes, including stress, poor diet, and constitutional weakness. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a healthy way of getting rid of allergic reactions through acupuncture without resorting to expensive medicines or regular injections.

How acupuncture treatments provide relief from allergies

The TCM diagnosis for allergies is a deficiency of the Protective Wei Qi (pronounced “way chee”). The Chinese concept of Wei Qi is similar to the Western concept of the immune system. Wei Qi functions to protect and defend the body against foreign substances. When Wei Qi is strong and abundant, we remain healthy. When the supply of Wei Qi becomes deficient, health is compromised and we become vulnerable to foreign invaders such as dust, mold, animal dander, pollen and viruses.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine support and strengthen the systems of the body that are involved in the production of Wei Qi. By building up the supply of Wei Qi, symptoms and signs related to allergies through acupuncture can be greatly reduced and in most instances eliminated.

Acupuncture treatments for allergies may be combined with herbs and dietary changes. This will accelerate the healing process in order to balance, build and support the body's Wei Qi.

Acupuncture by Lil Bush specializes in treating allergies with acupuncture and herbal medicines.