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Allergies, Asthma & Acupuncture
Q: Do you suffer from allergies or asthma?
If so, you aren't alone. It's estimated that more than 26 million Americans have the chronic inflammatory disease asthma, and more than 50 million Americans have nasal allergies. While most people resort to harsh prescription drugs to treat these conditions, a safer and more effective solution may lie in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture.
Q: Have you ever considered trying acupuncture to treat your allergies/asthma?
Some people might turn your head at the thought of treating asthma by placing small needles under your skin. However, this ancient practice is believed to be effective in the treatment of numerous respiratory disorders, including asthma. The World Health Organization (WHO) even listed asthma as being “a condition for which the therapeutic effect of acupuncture has been shown but for which further proof is needed.” This doesn't necessarily mean that acupuncture will cure your asthma, but it can help alleviate the symptoms and reduce the frequency of flareups.
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Q: How does it work?
Acupuncture involves the placement of fine needles in specific points of the body, known as acupuncture points. The idea behind this practice is that placing the needles in these areas will restore the body's flow of energy (Qi). When Qi becomes stagnant, it leaves the individual susceptible to disease and illness, which is why it's important to keep it moving throughout the body.
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Q: Does it hurt?
Most patients don’t experience any pain during an acupuncture treatment, but there can be a slight pinch when the needle is inserted in certain areas. If the traumatic memory of your childhood immunizations is stopping you from giving acupuncture a try, we’ve got good news for you! Acupuncture needles are tiny… almost as fine as a hair. In fact, the average size of an acupuncture needle is about 20 times smaller than the average needle used for injections. If you’re very sensitive, let your practitioner know. She may be able to use an even tinier needle, and in many cases, the needle doesn’t have to be inserted deeply to do its job.
Professional acupuncturists often treat asthma by using acupuncture points found in the Lung, Stomach and Kidney meridians. Acupuncture may also help those who suffer from allergies. Allergies are the result of the immune system's wrongful identification of what it believes to be a foreign invader. When you are exposed to an allergen, for instance, your immune system may view the substance or pathogen as being a foreign invader, at which point it responds by manifesting symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, etc.
By restoring the body's Qi, the immune system is given a helpful boost of energy that allows it to properly identify what's a foreign invader and what's not. Whether your allergies are minor or severe, you should consider seeking the services of an acupuncturist. It's a safe and painless process that can reinvigorate your body and mind, alleviating the symptoms of both allergies and asthma. A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found acupuncture to offer greater relief of allergies when compared to antihistamines.
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Give me a call today to learn how you can get back on track to better health!
Larissa Stewart, MAc, LAc,
South Georgia Acupuncture
706.780.2023
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Columbus Family Dentistry |
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Columbus Family Dentistry
2200 Rosemont Drive
706-596-1895
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Dinglewood Design & Press |
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The Pastoral Institute
2022 15th Avenue
Columbus, Georgia
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1504 17th Street
Columbus, Georgia
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Country's Barbecue
3137 Mercury Drive
Columbus, Georgia
706-563-7604
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Ritch Electric Company, Inc. |
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We are fully stocked with lots of new arrivals in annuals,
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Bloomers at MidTown
1210 13th Street
Columbus, Georgia
706-992-6383
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Dinglewood Pharmacy
1939 Wynnton Road
Columbus, Georgia
706-322-0616
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1803 Garrard Street
St. Elmo Shopping Plaza
706-576-6601
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Kinetic Credit Union
1251 13th Street
Columbus, Georgia
706-320-8500
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The Sullivan House, Wynnton Road
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