Acupuncture and Natural Allergy Relief

The irony of Spring in Boston — you’ve suffered through Winter, the sun is out, it’s warm, flowers are looking beautiful….. and it feels like the trees are trying to kill you.

If this sounds like your life right now, this article is for you!

Acupuncture & Natural Solutions for Seasonal Allergies:

Acupuncture: Studies show that acupuncture can help reduce seasonal allergy symptoms like rhinitis (nasal congestion), itchy eyes, fatigue and headache. In addition, scheduling sessions starting a couple of months prior to your allergy season can help minimize your body’s reaction to allergens. If your season has already begun (it has for many), it is not too late to start acupuncture for symptoms relief. If you are in the Boston, West Roxbury or Natick area, you can book in person Acupuncture for Allergies sessions.

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Healthy Gut: Imbalances in your microbiome can stress the immune response making allergy symptoms worse. Many of my patients find that their allergies improve significantly once we work on optimizing their digestion and gut flora. Specific types of probiotics can play a role in reducing histamine response, as well as addressing any potential bacterial overgrowth in the gut.

Supplements/Herbs: Ingredients like bromelain or quercetin can act as natural antihistamines helping to reduce allergy symptoms. There are formulas that contain theses specifically designed for seasonal allergies. Please consult a qualified practitioner to help you with these (eg. me!)

Reducing High Histamine Foods: Our body’s allergy and immune response has a threshold. We may be able to tolerate a certain level of allergens, toxins, stress, etc with no symptoms. Once that threshold is exceeded, our body’s start to experience symptoms. Eg. we may be fine for a while during allergy season, and then we eat foods high in histamine, or have added stress and suddenly our allergy symptoms flare up. During allergy season, and a month or so before, I often work with patients to start decreasing or minimizing high histamine foods that can add to the burden on the body — eg. chocolate, leftovers, certain types of fish, fermented foods, aged cheese, etc.

* for a longer list:
https://www.healthline.com/health/histamine-intolerance

Natural allergy support typically involves reducing burden on the body, therefore increasing your threshold to allergens in the air, food, or in the environment. Remember, most allergens in the air are not actually harmful, but our bodies are perceiving them as harmful and launching an immune reaction. Good news, the trees are NOT trying to kill us. We are meant to enjoy them, and the beautiful, fleeting warmer weather.

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To Your Health & Wellness, Nicole
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