Comment l’acupuncture peut-elle soulager les symptômes des allergies? - Centre d'acupuncture et de médecine chinoise à Genève

Are you allergic to work?

This is the story of a young woman allergic to work. The symptoms were to repel it later, a tendency to disorder, plan it boring it and when it did, it was the realization which became painful. She suffered from constant rhinitis-nose flows, which flowed like water, irritating her nose and leaving her nostrils all red. The eyes were not spared but afflicted with conjunctivitis. The height: asthma completed his martyrdom with breathing difficulties, especially for effort. It had become a real handicap and an almost chronic disease. The symptoms, curiously, spoke especially in April which intrigued her, since she worked all year round. She consulted an allergist who resolved the mystery: she was allergic at birch !!! Not at work ...

If like this lady you suffer from allergies, you understand the difficulties sometimes in identifying the causes and especially to experience the suffering of the symptoms.

At Biomed-MTC, many patients consult for allergy problems and earlier and earlier in the year before spring, allergies season. Is it linked to climate change? To a weakening of the immune system? Our therapists understand how annoying symptoms can be, and offer effective solutions, especially acupuncture.

Before the arrival of spring and to avoid allergic complications, Biomed-MTC gives you this article which explains why and how acupuncture is a proven solution.

Difficult to live with daily allergies

Allergies can have a significant impact on quality of life by causing unpleasant symptoms that can interfere with daily activities.Current symptoms of allergies such as nasal flow, nasal congestion, frequent sneezing, itching and red eyes can cause fatigue, drowsiness, distraction and difficulty concentrating. Sleep disorders can affect general health. Allergies can also cause headache and facial pain that can interfere with professional and social activities. Food allergies can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea that can cause major health problems so chronic.

In general, allergies can cause emotional and mental stress that can affect quality of life.It is important to treat them as soon as possible.

What are the common symptoms of allergies?

Symptoms of allergies vary from person to person and can also vary depending on the cause of allergy. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the expression of allergies:

Nasal flow (flowing nose)
Nasal congestion
Frequent sneezing
Itching of the throat and nostrils
Red and irritated eyes
Frequent largest
Headache
Cough
Skin itching
Eczema
Asthma
Nausea and vomiting (in case of food allergy)
Diarrhea (in case of food allergy)
Hives (itching of the skin accompanied by red pimples)
Quincke edema (swelling of the skin and mucous membranes, especially around the eyes and lips)

What is an allergy?

Allergies are abnormal immune reactions to foreign substances, called allergens. These reactions can cause symptoms such as itching skin, sneezing, nasal congestion, cough and difficulty breathing. Allergies can be caused by substances such as pollens, mites, animal hair, food, certain chemicals and drugs.

What is acupuncture?

Acupunctureis a form of traditional Chinese medicine that uses fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture can help restore the energy balance of the body and relieve pain and symptoms of various diseases, including allergies.How ? Does it really work? We provide explanations in this article.

How can acupuncture relieve the symptoms of allergies by acting on meridians and specific acupuncture points?

Acupunctureis used to relieve the symptoms of allergies by acting on the immune system and regulating allergic reactions. According to traditional Chinese medicine, allergies can be caused by an energy imbalance in the body, especially in the meridians that connect organs and tissues.Acupuncture aims to restore energy balance by stimulating specific points on the body.

Acupuncture points commonly used to relieve symptoms of allergies

There are several acupuncture points that can be used to relieve the symptoms of allergies, such as:

The throat point (Lu-11) which is used to relieve respiratory symptoms such as cough and nasal congestion.
The points of the small intestine (St-25) and the spleen (SP-21) which are used to regulate allergic reactions and reduce symptoms such as sneezing and itching.
The point of the gallbladder (GB-20) which is used to relieve headaches and facial pain.
The point of the spleen (SP-6) which is used to regulate the immune system and relieve the symptoms of allergy.

Recall that the acupuncture points used to relieve the symptoms of allergies can vary depending on the cause of the allergy and specific symptoms but especially of the type and the moment when the patient consults. This is why it is necessary to call on a professional and certified acupuncturist who will adapt the treatment to each case.

Acupuncture strengthens the immune system and helps prevent allergic reactions that can occur, and increases the production of immune cells that help fight allergens.In addition, acupunctureimproves blood circulation,This helps to transport immune cells through the body faster, to reduce allergic reactions. By using acupuncture on a regular basis, the appearance of allergic reactions are thus warned.

For Chinese medicine, humans are surrounded by a layer of protective energy (Wei Qi) which prevents aggressions from outside: hot, cold, humidity, drought, bacteria, viruses, etc. If this layer of energy is low, it is like a net whose holes are growing. Pathogenic factors are therefore easier to enter.

Acupuncture work consists in going up this energy (which partly starts from the spleen and the stomach), the mesh is tightening, the patient is less sensitive to allergens.In MTC, there is therefore not strictly speaking of allergies, but people not healthy enough not to be sensitive to allergens.

Acupuncture can also help reduce allergic reactions by regulating immune reactions. Indeed, some people have an immune system which reacts excessively to allergens, which causes unpleasant symptoms.Acupuncture can help regulate these reactions by reducing symptoms such as nasal flow, nasal congestion, sneezing and itching.

The points of the meridian of the heart, the pericardium but also the points on the head are used to calm the mind. The more calm we are, the less energy we consume, the more energy we have to fight against internal assaults (or external: negative emotions, bad habits ..).

Also, acupuncture can help reduce emotional and mental stress, which can worsen symptoms of allergies. By reducing stress, acupuncture reduces allergic reactions.

How to maximize the advantages of acupuncture in the treatment of allergies?

Check qualifications and certifications

Make sure the acupuncturist has a recognized certification (atBiomed-mtc, all the therapists have carried out at least five years of full -time studies in a medical school in China).

Ask for references

Ask the acupuncturist of patient references that he has dealt with for allergies similar to yours (for example,Biomed-mtcA 254 positive reviews on Google).

Browse his experience

Find out about the number of years of experience that the acupuncturist has in the treatment of allergies. The more experience the acupuncturist, the better he will be able to understand your case and offer an effective treatment plan.

Plan a consultation

Plan a consultation to discuss your symptoms and your medical history with the acupuncturist before starting treatment. This will give you the opportunity to ask questions and feel comfortable with the acupuncturist.

The 5 advantages of acupuncture to relieve allergies

Acupuncture is natural and does not include the current side effects of antihistamine drugs and corticosteroids.

Acupuncture can regulate allergic reactions in a global way, by working on the immune system, rather than simply masking the symptoms.

Acupuncture can help reduce emotional and mental stress, which can worsen allergy symptoms.

Acupuncture can be used in combination with other treatments for allergies, and can help reduce the amount of medication necessary to relieve symptoms.

Acupuncture can improve the overall quality of life by reducing the symptoms of allergies and strengthening the immune defenses.