How Acupuncture Helps with Allergies
Acupuncture offers a natural, drug-free approach to relieving allergy symptoms by addressing the root cause rather than just masking it. Here’s how acupuncture supports lasting relief:
Regulation of the Immune System
Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances. Acupuncture helps regulate and strengthen immune function by stimulating specific points on the body. This calms the immune response, reduces inflammation, and enhances your body’s ability to handle allergens more effectively.
Balancing Energy Flow
In traditional Chinese medicine, allergies are seen as a result of imbalances in the body’s energy flow. Acupuncture restores balance by targeting specific points along energy pathways, known as meridians. This encourages the smooth circulation of energy (Qi) and helps reduce symptoms while promoting overall healing.
Release of Endorphins
Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins—your body’s natural pain relievers and mood enhancers. These chemical messengers not only ease physical discomfort but also improve emotional well-being, helping you feel better and more resilient during allergy season.
Stress Reduction
Stress can intensify allergy symptoms by weakening the immune system and triggering inflammatory responses. Acupuncture promotes deep relaxation, calms the nervous system, and lowers stress levels. This helps the body become more balanced and better equipped to recover and resist allergic reactions.
Acupuncture offers a natural, drug-free approach to relieving allergy symptoms by addressing the root cause rather than just masking it. Here’s how acupuncture supports lasting relief:
Regulation of the Immune System
Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances. Acupuncture helps regulate and strengthen immune function by stimulating specific points on the body. This calms the immune response, reduces inflammation, and enhances your body’s ability to handle allergens more effectively.
Balancing Energy Flow
In traditional Chinese medicine, allergies are seen as a result of imbalances in the body’s energy flow. Acupuncture restores balance by targeting specific points along energy pathways, known as meridians. This encourages the smooth circulation of energy (Qi) and helps reduce symptoms while promoting overall healing.
Release of Endorphins
Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins—your body’s natural pain relievers and mood enhancers. These chemical messengers not only ease physical discomfort but also improve emotional well-being, helping you feel better and more resilient during allergy season.
Stress Reduction
Stress can intensify allergy symptoms by weakening the immune system and triggering inflammatory responses. Acupuncture promotes deep relaxation, calms the nervous system, and lowers stress levels. This helps the body become more balanced and better equipped to recover and resist allergic reactions.
Common Side Effects of Over-the-Counter Allergy Medication
While over-the-counter allergy medications may temporarily ease symptoms, they often come with a long list of unwanted side effects.
Here are just a few:
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Hives
- Painful or difficult urination
- Dry mouth
- Fast heartbeat
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Dry eyes
- Nausea
- Thickened mucus
- Upset stomach
- Sore throat
- Congestion
- Decreased appetite
- Dry nose
- Itching
- Bloody or black stools
- Body aches and pains
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Cough
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