Tackle Annoying Allergies Symptoms With Acupuncture

f you suffer from Allergies, you know that it can have negative effects on your day to day life. But don't worry because there is a solution! This is an article written for people just like you, who have trouble doing what they enjoy because of their symptom from allergies. Read on for some great advice.

Spring Cleaning

When you clean your home, as you should do regularly to minimize allergic symptoms in the spring time when pollen and dander is high, use all-natural cleaning products. Harsh chemical cleaners can give off fumes that may irritate your lungs and nasal cavities and can make your allergy symptoms worse. Many chemical cleaning products also have fragrances in them that should be avoided by people with allergies.

Diet, Diet, Diet

Changing your diet is critical for helping with allergic reactions. Keeping a diet that is low in dairy/gluten, is key. Why? Well, these are very common agents to cause more inflammation in the body. Our goal is to minimize the total amount of inflammation in the body. So going two weeks 100% free form dairy and gluten your body can detox from this common inflammatory agent allowing you to have less symptoms from allergies.

Including food that have natural anti inflammatory agents can be helpful. Such as:

Pineapple

Turmeric

Broccoli

Virgin olive oil

Blueberry

Papaya

Green tea

Shiitake mushroom

Man's best friend

Many people are allergic to the dander in pets' fur. Your pet may also have dirt and dust that is trapped in the fur. If you have a pet, try to make sure that it is bathed or brushed frequently. Pets should be bathed or brushed once a week depending on breed.

Your friendly acupuncturist

This is where your licensed acupuncturist can really treat your symptoms and even get down to the root cause of your allergies. Acupuncture has been shown to help reduce the inflammation in the body, stop symptoms like headaches, stuffy nose, and watery eyes. Acupuncture with a combination of natural herbs has gotten people off allergy medication. For example: Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii) helps Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnoliae) are used to relieve allergy symptoms of sneezing, white watery nasal discharge, and/or nasal obstruction. These formulas are safe and non-habit forming alternative to allergy medications. Herbal formulas are specially formulated for patients case by case.

You can enjoy your life and have a lot of freedom by following these guidelines.