Finally, spring has arrived in Boston! It’s the time of year when we all get to spend more time outdoors, enjoy the sunshine, and air out our homes from the long winter. Trees and flowers are in bloom, Fenway Park comes alive with bright lights and big crowds, and everyone falls in love with the city all over again.
But for some of us, the excitement of spring is overshadowed by uncontrollable sneezing, itchy eyes, and headaches. Welcome to allergy season.
Environmental allergens are present all year round. But spring is the time of year when air becomes the most clogged with pollen, which is the worst culprit for people who suffer from Hay Fever, or Allergic Rhinitis (the allergic reaction to pollen and dust that inflames the nasal passages, creates mucus, and generates a laundry list of uncomfortable allergic reactions). However, there is hope. Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help relieve allergy symptoms, without the side effects of traditional Western treatments..
Is It Possible To Steer Clear of Allergens in Boston?
By participating in simple activities like a walk through the Boston Common, or playing with your dog in the yard, you’re exposing yourself to pollen and dust. Even walking to work down a street with only a few trees can cause an allergic reaction. And believe it or not, keeping the windows closed in your home doesn’t offer complete protection from the outside world – your home is ventilated with air from out there, and you carry pollen and dust in on your clothes and hair. People with seasonal allergies do find some relief at the beach, since ocean air has much less pollen in it. But unfortunately, avoiding allergens is almost impossible.
So How Can You Find Allergy Relief in Boston?
There are many ways to treat spring allergies. The most common way for Americans to treat their allergies is with allergy shots and drugs such as Claritin™, Allegra™, and Benadryl™. Annually, allergies are an $18 billion business in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control.
The Big Problems with the Common Fixes for Allergies
Whether over the counter or prescription, allergy medications can offer relief of symptoms, but some create side effects that are almost as troublesome as the symptoms they are intended to relieve! Some possible side effects can include sluggishness, jitters, an increased appetite, and even a decreased libido. Allergy sufferers feel forced to choose between the lesser of two evils –allergy symptoms or side effects from drugs! The good news is that there’s another choice.
Treating Allergies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine -- It’s An Immunity Problem
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats allergies with the same philosophy as it treats any condition – by getting to the root of the problem, instead of just attacking the symptoms. Typically, Hay Fever symptoms occur when the lung and kidney “Qi” (energy) is deficient. Using acupuncture and herbal medicine, I can bolster a client’s energy in these areas, which gives their immune system the strength to face allergens without the usual sneezing, wheezing, and watery eyes. When the lung and kidneys are given the chance to respond properly to allergens, allergic reactions will be reduced or even eliminated.
The best part of using acupuncture and herbal medicine as allergy treatments is that they are free of the multiple side effects that can come with Western allergy medications. To be relieved of both allergy symptoms and unwanted side effects from drugs is an allergy sufferer’s dream!
Do you know anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies? Contact me today to find out how Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine therapies can offer relief!
Visit www.BostonAlternativeHealth.com to learn more!
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