TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been used to treat allergies for hundreds of years, and the results have been remarkable for allergic conditions such as asthma, eczema, and food allergies. Studies imply that a TCM protocol involving Acupressure, Acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine can benefit people with allergic rhinitis. Acupuncture and TCM are among the modalities that are greatly preferred as a way of treating Allergies.
Acupuncture Treatment Points: The combination of certain acupuncture points, depending on the condition and the acuteness, is been found to be very effective in the treatment of Allergies.
Specific for allergy: trigger points in the Lung, and Spleen channel enrich the Yin, and moisten the lung.
Good for coughing, difficult in breathing. For acute allergic attacks, a combination of Lung points and a point in the middle of the chest will disseminate and descend Lung Qi, also will cool and soothe the blood.
Between attacks, Acupuncture points in the Stomach, Liver, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels will be beneficial in regulating and invigorating the blood, this treatment will expel dampness and alleviate eczema and urticaria, commonly known as hives.
It is suggested that specific acupuncture points boost the body’s energy by reprogramming so it does not react to harmful substances; it adjusts the secretion of neurotransmitters and neuro-hormones, and regulates blood flow, helping alleviate allergy symptoms.
Other Treatments:
Reflexology: is based on the principle that the stimulation of certain points in the feet, hands, and/or head will have a “reflexive” action to organs, glands, tissues, and other parts of the body. This system gives the therapist an additional method for addressing a problem area of the body, in this case, Allergies.
This natural therapy involves dissolving blockages on all levels by stimulating the spinal reflex points on the feet, hands, and head. Through the clearing of these blockages, healing is promoted, and balance is restored.
The treatment of Reflexology on specific points addressing the adrenal glands will produce cortisol, which regulates the metabolism and the balance between salt and water levels. Also, good results have been noticed when the pineal gland, which secretes hormones controlling glands and body organs is stimulated.
Angie Tobon, R.Ac, CNP, RRPr.
Licensed Medical & Cosmetic Acupuncturist & TCM Practitioner
Certified Naturotherapy Practitioner
Advanced Diagnostics & Testing
Counseling & Psychotherapy