As winter gives way to spring, spring is a time for both nature and people to spread the wings. Nature sprouts green buds and sheds the winter's dust as the fresh spring energey takes hold. Our bodies react in numerous ways in the attempt to adapt to these changes. As far as we can tell, one of the most common reactions is an allergy. Allergies can also be brought on by certain foods, medicines, chemicals, and other things.
3. Jing Ming/Bright Eyes - In the depression medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye.
Allergies are believved to be closely related to immunity, which is a natural autoimmune system as the defensive mechanism in our bodies. It automatically responds to outside stimuli or substances that are absorbed into the body, releasing histamine to signal that something has changed in the body by creating symptoms like swellings, skin irritability, indigestion, coughing, sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
Each person's level of sensitivity to these allergens differs, and those with compromised immune systems, asthma, or other respiratory issues may be more likely to develop severe reactions. There are several over-the-counter medications that are easily accessible to treat allergies, such as pills generally, nasal spray specifically for sneezing and runny nose, creams for dryness and redness, or eye drops for dry, red, and itchy eyes. It is important to check if a pill makes you drowsy before going outside.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in East Asian countries. It is an eco-friendly approach based on the notion that human life is a component of nature in the vast cosmos and takes into consideration natural changes, personal health histories, and each individual's physical trait.
To treat, one-time sterilized disposable needles are inserted into the points along the associated meridians that correspond to symptoms. Acupuncture may be used alone or in conjunction with other modalities. Additionally, there are many different needle types and needling techniques for different body parts, and ways to use the needles.
The primary objective in acupuncture treatment is to restore overall health by determining the underlying causes of symptoms and treating them simultaneously in order to balance the Yin/Yang in the cycle of the five elements linked to the internal organ system in traditional Chinese medicine. You can feel the effects of treatment right away for minor, temporary symptoms, but a longer course of treatment is required for chronic conditions.
The Qi's flow
Traditional Chinese medicine links allergies mainly to Qi. Qi is the body's defensive mechanism as was already mentioned. Our Qi and allergens interact in a yin-yang manner. Similar to how a weak autoimmune system might cause an even worse allergic reaction, a weak Qi is a poor gatekeeper and as a result, it has less ability to protect our bodies from external aggression. People with weak Qi are frequently ill, easily worn out, low on energy, sweaty, and prone to colds.
People with weak Qi need to strengthen it by ingesting the necessary foods or nutrients, which will replenish deficiencies and help to balance the body's flow of Qi. In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen, stomach, lungs, and colon are mainly the Qi-related organs. The spleen and stomach supply Qi to the body through absorbing foods while the lungs and large intestine facilitate the appropriate activieties of Qi to balance the yin/yang in the cycle of five elements.
Acupuncture is an alternative remedy in this respect that aids in the restoration of the body's equilibrium by regulating QI and blood flow. It is why the majority of the key acupuncture points for treating allergies have a direct link to Qi in traditional Chinese medicine.
Acupressure
Acupressure is a technique that aids in symptoms relief by allowing the flow of Qi to be unlocked when acupuncture points are manually stimulated with a blunt tool or the fingers. Here are some helpful acupressure points listed below that can be used at home or at work to relieve fatigue or allergic symptoms, especially when it comes to the nose and eyes. Press and massage these points 1-2 minutes, 3-4 times per day.
Closing
Allergies are uninvited intruders, invading our daily lives with itchy eyes, watery noses, and loud sneezes especially as the seasons change. I've found that applying moisturizing steam, especially in the T-Zone of the face for about 5-10 minutes after washing the face in the evening, helps to clean the facial orifices that are exposed to the outside air all day. I also suggest acupuncture to treat allergies that also help you to unwind from a busy day. Numerous studies support the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for allergies. Locating a local acupuncturist with national certification or state licensing is essential.
Acupuncture Points for Acupressure on Allergies
1. Shang Xing/ Upper Star - 3.3 cm above the midpoint of the anterior hairline
<> A very good point for nose, sinus problems, epistaxis, breathing difficulties,
<> Headache, swelling of the face, etc.
2. Yin Tang/Hall of Impression - At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial
extremities of the eyebrows
<> For headache, insomnia, emotional anxieity, nasal congestion,
rhinitis,
<> Bleeding nose, infantile convulsion, hypertension, etc.
<> For redness, congestion, swelling and pain of the eye, itching of the canthus
<> lacrimation, night blindness, color blindness, blurring vision, myopia, etc.
4. Bi Tong/ Penetrating the Nose - At the highest point of the naso-labial groove.
<> For rhinitis, nasal obstruction, nasal boils/congestion.
5. Ying Xiang/Welcome Fragrance - In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.
<> For nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinitis, loss of sense of smell, sneezing
<> swelling, pain or itching and paralysis of the face
6. He Gu/Joining Valley - on the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones.
<> Headache, pain/readness/swelling of the eye
<> Nasal obstruction, rhinitis, swellin of the face
<> Constipation, toothache, epistaxis, etc.
7. Tai Chong/ Great Rushing - On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.
<> For headache, dizziness, insomnia, congestion
<> Clears head and eyes, swelling/ pain of the eye, etc.
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