Allergies and Chinese Medicine
After months of thick ice, freezing winds, and cold temperatures, Spring cannot come soon enough for many of us. But for those of us with Spring allergies, the warmer weather, the cheerful chirping of birds, the colorful blooming flowers and trees can feel like the Nightmare 2.0. Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, post nasal drip, irritated skin, and itchy and watery eyes are symptoms we would not wish on our worst enemies. These symptoms can be unbearable and severely impact our daily life, sleep and work. Chinese Medicine offers a variety of approaches to managing allergies, often focusing on balancing the body’s energy, Qi, and strengthening the immune system. Through lifestyle changes such as dietary adjustments, emotional regulation, acupressure, herbal medicine and acupuncture, Chinese Medicine can help alleviate allergy symptoms. Some simple but consistent changes you can implement include: - Dietary Adjustments: Incorporating anti-allergic foods such as carrots, enoki...
