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At AcuHealth Therapies we take a special interest in acupuncture for Hayfever & Sinusitus.
Hayfever, also known as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, is inflammation and swelling of the nose due to exposure to allergens. Hayfever season in Melbourne occurs between October and December as pollen is released by flowering grasses. Many people living in Melbourne may experience allergic reactions due to an increased amount of grass pollen in the air.
Hayfever can lead to a person experiencing the following symptoms:
These symptoms are the body’s allergic response to what it identifies as harmful allergens that can include:
Sinusitis is when the sinuses become inflamed and swollen, causing the nose to be stuffy, making it difficult to drain mucus. Chronic sinusitis, also called chronic rhinosinusitis can be brought on by infection, nasal polyps or swelling of the sinus lining.
Chronic sinusitis symptoms can include:
Acupuncture is based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine and is a complementary treatment that dates back thousands of years.
Research indicates that acupuncture may modulate the immune system and it is often used as a treatment for patients that have allergic rhinitis.
Hayfever acupuncture may have a positive effect on the reduction of sinus inflammation and alleviating the allergic immune response. A recent research paper showed that hayfever acupuncture can improve nasal symptoms and that it may be advantageous in comparison to no treatment at all.
According to traditional Chinese medicine sinusitis is caused by dysfunction in Qi flow around the meridians and channels surrounding the region of the nose. By inserting needles into the appropriate points of the head, nose and ears, hayfever acupuncture may help to relieve these symptoms.
Hayfever acupuncture is a natural, holistic and safe technique that may alleviate hayfever and sinusitis symptoms without the need for medication. Hayfever acupuncture focuses on improving a person’s wellbeing instead of just temporarily relieving symptoms.
Chinese herbal medicine can also be recommended in conjunction with acupuncture treatment to further assist Hayfever by addressing underlying deficiencies. Treatments are tailored to each individual’s condition.
Cumulative acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment plan for seasonal allergic rhinitis. At AcuHealth Therapies we often combine acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to more effectively address Hayfever and Sinusitis symptoms and prevent symptoms recurring. Our observations are that consistency of treatments is important to maximise results.
