Spring Allergies and Sinusitis Don’t Have to Control Your Life: Discover How Acupuncture Offers Natural Relief in 2024
As spring blooms across Long Island and beyond, millions of Americans brace themselves for the inevitable return of seasonal allergies and sinusitis symptoms. Pollen and other activators like dust, mold, and animal dander trigger an overreaction of the immune system leading to symptoms including sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, and throat irritation. While conventional treatments often provide temporary relief, many people are discovering that acupuncture offers a natural, effective alternative for managing spring seasonal symptoms.
The Science Behind Acupuncture for Allergies and Sinusitis
The great news for patients suffering from allergy symptoms is that acupuncture frequently works. Recent research has provided compelling evidence supporting acupuncture’s effectiveness for seasonal allergies and sinusitis. One study published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine in 2016 found that acupuncture can improve symptoms of allergic rhinitis and decrease the use of allergy medications in adults.
Furthermore, a 2019 study published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine found that acupuncture can improve the quality of life and reduce the use of allergy medications in patients with allergic rhinitis. According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the September 2020 issue of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, acupuncture provides significant relief from sinus allergy symptoms in people who fail to respond to traditional treatment.
How Acupuncture Works for Seasonal Symptoms
Research indicates that acupuncture stimulates your central nervous system. Inserting the needles into specific points in your body activates the release of your body’s natural painkillers and chemicals that give you a general sense of well-being. Acupuncture may help relieve allergy symptoms including sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy nose. But it likely has an effect on the immune system, which is responsible for allergy symptoms.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, nasal symptoms indicate internal imbalances and dysfunction within the body’s organs. Lungs are most vulnerable to foreign pathogens like bacteria and allergens, and they are typically the first organs affected by colds or allergies. Acupuncture will help relieve your current symptoms and tackle the underlying cause of the issue. Once the root cause of your chronic sinusitis or allergic rhinitis is identified, this holistic practice can restore your body’s energy flow and treat your condition.
What to Expect from Treatment
The frequency and number of acupuncture treatments for seasonal allergies and sinusitis will vary depending on the individual’s condition and response to treatment. In the studies mentioned below, participants usually received acupuncture treatments twice a week for eight weeks. However, many patients notice improvements much sooner. Many patients notice a big change in their symptoms after just one treatment.
Acupuncture treatments can be so effective that you may notice your congestion lessening during your treatment. Acupuncture has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects on the body, helping to reduce the inflammation in the sinus cavities and decrease pain levels.
The Advantages of Natural Treatment
Acupuncture treatment can be safely used with other therapies and medications. Acupuncture treatment is quite effective and simple and lasts for extended periods, so patients do not have to continue treatment to maintain relief. Acupuncture for sinus allergies is safe and effective, especially for those who continue to suffer from their symptoms while taking allergy medications and people who can’t tolerate the side effects from allergy medications.
This transitional period between winter and spring is the ideal time to use acupuncture and herbal medicine to address your spring allergies. Both can decrease pain and inflammation, build the immune system (we refer to this as our “defensive Qi”), and regulate the body’s histamine response to its various offenders. The sooner you start treatment, the easier your pollen season will be, ideally.
Professional Care on Long Island
For Long Island residents seeking expert acupuncture care for allergies and sinusitis, Think Acupuncture stands out as a leader in the field. We’re committed to helping you achieve your best health. With convenient locations in Huntington and Ronkonkoma, we’re dedicated to offering safe, drug-free solutions to address a variety of health concerns.
Our team is comprised of New York State Licensed Acupuncturists holding the highest training in the state. Additionally, our acupuncturists are nationally board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Their comprehensive approach includes Regular acupuncture sessions effectively counteract allergies. Symptoms such as a runny nose, swollen eyes, or an itchy throat can be efficiently managed.
Think Acupuncture serves communities throughout Long Island, including Acupuncture Westbury and surrounding areas. No matter where you’re located on Long Island, our team of skilled acupuncturists is ready to help you achieve the health and wellness you’ve been searching for. Whether you’re in one of the bustling communities of Nassau County, a quaint village in eastern Suffolk County, or a serene coastal town anywhere on the island, we’re here to provide you with natural and effective healthcare solutions.
A Holistic Approach to Wellness
We believe in creating tailored treatment plans to suit the unique needs of each patient, ensuring the most effective and targeted care. We are committed to using only the finest quality herbs sourced responsibly and sustainably to provide you with the best possible results. Traditional Chinese and Japanese acupuncture recognizes that many times aches, pains and other discomforts are only symptoms of a deeper underlying health problem. The “branch” is the symptom that the patient is experiencing and the “root” is the cause of the manifestation of that symptom.
As spring 2024 approaches, don’t let seasonal allergies and sinusitis symptoms diminish your quality of life. Early treatment for allergic sinusitis can enhance your quality of life and lower the need for long-term medication. With growing scientific evidence supporting acupuncture’s effectiveness and experienced practitioners available throughout Long Island, natural relief from spring seasonal symptoms is within reach. Consider scheduling a consultation to discover how this ancient healing art can help you breathe easier and enjoy the beauty of spring without the burden of allergies and sinusitis.