All that winter precipitation will give way to a bounty of thriving flora when the warmer months finally arrive. With the wild winter we’ve had this year, the North Carolina mountains are sure to have a vibrantly beautiful spring. This is great news for those who love spring, but a catch-22 for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. The good news is that there is natural relief for allergy sufferers- and that relief need not be temporary. It helps to relieve symptoms such as itchy/watery eyes, congestion, headaches and fatigue, and it brings the body into balance so that it can better defend itself against allergens. Acupuncture is an effective, safe and natural aid in the fight against seasonal allergies.
Many allergy symptoms are located above the neck, that is, in the head. This is an indication that energy is not flowing smoothly from the head into the rest of the body, and vice versa. How does acupuncture treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies? This can be done locally or generally. All the yang meridians flow from the head down to the feet, or from the hands up to the head. Your local Asheville NC acupuncture practitioner can open those channels in the neck and shoulders and allow the energy to flow. In the course of local treatment, small, sterile needles are placed directly on points where symptoms are especially active – like the head or side of the nose – allowing the “congested” energy to free up and dissipate.