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Acupuncture can help with your Seasonal Allergies in Long Island, NY

The best seasons of Long Island may also present some unpleasant problems for allergy sufferers. Sneezing, watery eyes, itching, nasal congestion are few to name. Allergy season usually begins in late winter or early spring in Long Island and runs through late summer or early fall. As the season progresses, different types of pollen start impacting Long Islanders with seasonal allergies. Trees are usually the first to pollinate. Various pollination of grasses tend to  follow in late spring and summer. Weeds can pollinate at different times of the growing season.

We are blessed to have April showers in both Nassau and Suffolk county, as rain is great for washing away some of the pollen.

As the allergy seasons start hitting, allergy patients look to find a relief.

While many over-the-counter remedies promise symptomatic relief, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine believe that addressing the causes of allergies, treating the whole person, and focusing on balancing the immune system leads to substantial long-term health benefits in managing allergies.

The acupuncturist also looks for constitutional or more deeply-rooted signs in each person who presents with allergies. The principle here is treating the whole person. Often people with chronic allergies show signs of Spleen or Kidney Deficiency as well as Lung signs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine . The goal of the acupuncturist is to develop a plan which addresses the person’s acute symptoms and provides relief, while addressing the underlying immune system imbalance which is thought to be at the root of the person’s allergies. Treatments may often include dietary modification, the use of specifically chosen herbal formulas, and acupuncture.

 

Facial Acupuncture Can Help Relieve Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

A lot of people suffer from seasonal allergies, especially in the spring and fall. There are numerous treatments for allergies, both prescription and over the counter. If these methods are not working, or you would prefer a natural treatment, acupuncture for allergies may be perfect for you. Lifetime Acupuncture in Deer Park, NY, offers traditional acupuncture services that help treat numerous health problems from digestive issues to back pain.

Many common allergy symptoms include itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and frequent sneezing. Facial acupuncture can help relieve these symptoms by targeting pressure points in the nasal and optical regions. Needles may also be placed on various other parts of the body to target organs that also contribute to the health of the sinuses.

Many patients find relief from their allergies during the first visit, but several treatments may be needed to get the symptoms under control. Not all people respond well to medications or allergy shots so acupuncture is a safe, drug-free, and natural way to treat their condition. You may still use antihistamines or other treatments for allergies while undergoing acupuncture, but many patients find that their dependency on these other methods is reduced with ongoing acupuncture care.

If you are plagued by seasonal allergies and want to find a natural way to treat them, acupuncture for allergies is the perfect method for you. To set up an appointment, contact Lifetime Acupuncture at (631) 392-1224.You can also visit us online for more information on the services we provide.