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Acupuncture Treatment for Allergies

Acupuncture treatment for allergies in combination with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are a drug-free, safe, natural and effective treatment. These combined have also been shown  to eliminate hay fever and the common cold.

According to Chinese medical theory, the symptoms and signs that indicate a Western diagnosis of allergies relate to imbalances in the meridian and Organ Systems of the body (see diagram below). These imbalances may stem from a variety of causes, including stress, poor diet, constitutional weakness, pollutants and environmental toxins.

 

Meridian Pathways that demonstrates how acupuncture works

 

Over time, if imbalances remain within the body, they will affect the functions of the Organ Systems. Some of these Organ Systems are involved in the production of Wei Qi (pronounced “way chee”). According to the theories of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, it is important to have the correct quality and quantity of Wei Qi circulating around the body in order to stay healthy and prevent allergies.


What is Wei Qi, and how does it relate to allergies?

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, that if not caught can lead to allergies. 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, bacteria, viruses and pollen. People who have a Wei Qi deficiency are prone to allergies and frequent colds.

Using acupuncture for allergies 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, and facilitating the smooth and free flow of it through the body, symptoms and signs related to allergies could be greatly reduced or eliminated.


How Acupuncture for Allergies Works

Your acupuncturist, Jenny Bisset will conduct a thorough exam, taking a complete health history. They will then develop a unique treatment plan that will address your specific concerns.

The goals of the treatment plan will be to eliminate visible symptoms and signs, while addressing the root cause(s) and underlying imbalances affecting the quality and quantity of Wei Qi.

Acupuncture treatments may be combined with herbs, dietary changes, massage (tuina), or exercise. These therapies accelerate the healing process in order to balance, build, and support the body’s Wei Qi.

Allergies can be due to a variety of factors. Below are some of the more common TCM diagnoses that Jenny may discover and treat:

  • Wei Qi deficiency
  • Spleen weakness
  • Kidney deficiency
  • Lung deficiency

Jenny Bisset, a licensed acupuncturist in San Carlos, CASchedule an appointment with Jenny today
Call (650) 206-8116
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