Acupuncture Offers Effective Allergy Relief

Acupuncture Offers Effective Allergy Relief
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Allergies are a common problem with symptoms ranging from the occasional sniffle to severe, life threatening reactions. Many people don’t realize how very effective both acupuncture and Chinese herbs are for relieving the many symptoms associated with allergies. So I am going to tell you!

According to WebMD, 55% of the U.S. population tests positive to one or more allergens. So, if allergies are this common, what exactly are they?

Allergies happen when your immune system has a reaction to something it considers harmful (even if it isn’t) and, in response, produces antibodies. Normally these antibodies help protect us from from infection and illness, but with an allergic reaction, the antibodies can cause many unpleasant symptoms, including inflammation of the sinuses, airway, skin and digestive tract. People can be allergic to many things including certain foods, pet dander, medications, pollen, mold and insect bites.

Acupuncturepoint Large Intestine 4 is commonly used to treat allergies. It is found on the hand between the thumb and index finger (Neeila/iStock)
Acupuncturepoint Large Intestine 4 is commonly used to treat allergies. It is found on the hand between the thumb and index finger Neeila/iStock
Jennifer Dubowsky
Jennifer Dubowsky
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Jennifer Dubowsky is a licensed acupuncturist with a practice in downtown Chicago, Illinois, since 2002. Jennifer maintains a popular blog about health and Chinese Medicine and In 2013, Jennifer released her first book, Adventures in Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Herbs and Ancient Ideas for Today.