Spring is here again, and with it come pollen, sneezing, watery eyes, a stuffy nose, and fatigue. Seasonal and respiratory allergies affect a growing portion of the population and can turn beautiful days into a real ordeal. Antihistamines relieve symptoms but often cause drowsiness and do not address the underlying cause of the allergies. At Dr. Dong Clinic, in Meyrin near Geneva, we offer Acupuncture for Allergies as a natural and complementary approach to modulating the immune response, reducing inflammation, and allowing you to fully enjoy every season.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), allergies result from an imbalance between Wei Qi (defensive energy, comparable to the immune system) and external pathogens such as wind and dampness. When Wei Qi is weakened, the mucous membranes become hypersensitive and react excessively to pollen, dust, and other allergens. Acupuncture and Allergies work together because acupuncture acts simultaneously on two levels: it calms the acute allergic reaction by reducing inflammation of the mucous membranes, and it strengthens the underlying immune system to reduce sensitivity to allergens.
Clinical studies have shown that the’Acupuncture provides relief significantly reduce the symptoms of allergy. In particular, the ACUSAR (Acupuncture in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis) trial, published in the *Annals of Internal Medicine*, demonstrated that patients treated with acupuncture experienced a significant improvement in their symptoms and a reduction in their use of antihistamines compared to the control group.
Ideally, you should start the sessions’acupuncture for pollen allergies Four to six weeks before the start of pollen season. This preventive protocol strengthens the Qi of the Lung and Spleen, tonifies the Wei Qi, and prepares the mucous membranes to better withstand exposure to pollen. Our practitioners stimulate key points along the Lung, Large Intestine, and Spleen meridians to dispel dampness, clear the nasal passages, and regulate the immune response.
If you seek medical attention in the midst of an allergic reaction, Acupuncture for Allergies also provides rapid relief. Local acupoints around the nose and eyes clear sinus congestion and reduce watery eyes, while distal acupoints calm the systemic inflammatory response. Our doctors can supplement the treatment with formulas from Chinese herbal medicine anti-allergy treatments that prolong the effects of the sessions and boost immunity between appointments.
Allergies and Acupuncture is not limited to hay fever. At Dr. Dong Clinic, we also treat dust mite allergies, functional food allergies, mild to moderate allergic asthma, atopic eczema, and chronic hives. Each treatment plan is tailored to your TCM diagnosis and takes into account your current allergy treatments. The’auriculotherapy can extend the effects of the sessions between appointments, while the foot reflexology stimulates the reflex zones associated with the respiratory and immune systems to enhance results.
Allergies and Acupuncture are part of a comprehensive approach to health. Our practitioners work in collaboration with your allergists and pulmonologists to provide coordinated and safe care.
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Our doctors, who were trained in China and Europe, have specific expertise in Acupuncture and Allergies and treat many patients with seasonal and chronic allergies each year. The’acupuncture The procedure performed at our clinic complies with the strictest Swiss safety standards and uses sterile, single-use needles. The moxibustion It can be incorporated into the treatment protocol to strengthen defensive Qi when the body is particularly weakened. In Meyrin, just outside Geneva, our clinic welcomes you to a soothing environment where you can regain your ease of breathing.
Are allergies disrupting your daily life, and are you looking for a natural, long-term solution? Make an appointment today with our team in Meyrin, near Geneva. Contact Dr. Dong Clinic by phone or through our contact form To schedule your first session of’acupuncture for allergies and head into the next season with complete peace of mind.
