Does Acupuncture Relieve Allergies?

Fall is right around the corner which means cool air, golden leaves and yes, allergies.  Many patients that come in to Princeton Monroe Acupuncture for treatment ask me for tips in dealing with these such seasonal ailments.  If prescription or over the counter allergy medications are ineffective in treating your symptoms it might be time to consider some proven, natural remedies.  A saline nasal rinse will wash away  irritants from your nasal passage.  Dehumidifiers and air purifiers cleanse your surrounding environment of allergens.  Honey and stinging nettle leaf are reported to have herbal properties that help alleviate symptoms.

Acupuncture is also helpful in dealing with pesky allergies.  By triggering circulation and meridian points, acupuncture can calm an overractive immune system (which can lead to allergy symtoms).  Acupuncture can also stimulate the patient’s immune system if its slacking off when combating threatening substances.

A study was performed on 422 people to test the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating allergies.  Those participants that received acupuncture treatment had further decreased allergy symptoms.