Gary Kaplan, D.O.
Lisa Lilienfield, M.D.
David Wang, D.O.
Erika LeBaron, D.O.

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Have your allergies gotten the best of you? Consider acupuncture.

As spring rolls around each year we see many patients experiencing an increase in their allergy symptoms, and sometimes patients who are experiencing symptoms for the first time.

 

Luckily there are many medications, over the counter and prescription strength, that can be very effective in controlling these symptoms; but if you're not getting the relief you are looking for, what do you do?

 

Below is an article written by our Licensed Acupuncturist, Rebecca Berkson, who explains how acupuncture works to regulate the proper immune response in our body, and how it can be an effective treatment in your battle against allergies.

 

With my best wishes for your optimal health, 

Gary Kaplan, DO

 

 
 

Acupuncture for Allergies

By Rebecca Berkson, LAc, DiplOM

Spring means warm weather, blooming flowers, and outdoor activities for most people but for those suffering from allergic rhinitis or "hay fever", it means the return of familiar but unwelcome symptoms.  One in five people in the United States has some type of allergy whether they are environmental allergies such as trees, grass, or pollen, or indoor allergies like dust, animal dander and molds.  Read More �

 

Dr. Kaplan Answered Your Chronic Pain Questions! 

Recently Rodale News asked readers to submit their chronic pain questions... here's what Dr. Kaplan had to say. 
 

Fed Up With Fibromyalgia

 

Q: I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a neurologist. I also have chronic neck and back pain. Medication for fibromyalgia causes an unsafe increase in my blood pressure, but painkillers that dull the pain are addictive. I do massage and occasional chiropractic plus physical therapy for some relief, but pretty much have resigned myself to living with it.

  

Are there any new methods of treatment out there that are safe and alternative and don't cost a small fortune? Any new research on fibromyalgia that is solid and stands a chance of being proven to disprove the doubters who say it is all in the head?

 
Dr. Kaplan: As a matter of fact, the evidence is that fibromyalgia is "all in your head"-in your brain to be precise. Fibromyalgia is a neurologic disease that I believe is more properly called central sensitization syndrome. Fibromyalgia is a symptom of an inflammatory condition in the brain.

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