In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Summer is associated with fire and the Fall with metal. Metal, in turn, is related to the lung and has the connotation of "letting go." We can see this in the changes that occur in the natural world as we go into the Fall“ Shorter days and longer nights, cooler air, and changing leaves. During this time of the year, it is imperative to maintain a strong and healthy respiratory system to prevent allergies and common colds.

Acupuncture, along with aromatherapy from Flatiron District, NYC holistic healer Marc Gian, maybe what you need to go into the Autumn.

Regular acupuncture sessions will strengthen your system so it can defend against external pathogens. Marc has successfully treated numerous patients with allergies symptoms, such as nasal congestion, postnasal drip, scratchy throat, and headaches Read More

Acupuncture treats allergies by rebalancing different meridians on the body, most commonly the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, and Spleen.

WHO (World Health Organization) recognized allergies, sinusitis, and asthma as conditions that acupuncture can help. Often, people who suffer from allergies rely on antihistamines to provide relief but did you know that adding acupuncture treatment to antihistamines is proven to be more effective. Those who use acupuncture are more are likely to decrease their need for medications.

German scientists conducted a study of more than 400 patients to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture, a placebo treatment, and antihistamines alone. All participants in the study were allowed to use antihistamines. Still, the patients receiving acupuncture treatments used them the least of the three groups. The patients who were using antihistamines alone relied on them the most.

According to the Annals of Internal Medicine, "Acupuncture led to statistically significant improvements in disease-specific quality of life and antihistamine use measures after 8 weeks of treatment". The acupuncture treatment was more effective than the sham acupuncture treatment used as a placebo, indicating that the patient's belief in acupuncture was not the determining factor in its effectiveness. In other words, it's important to receive correct traditional acupuncture treatments from a skilled and experienced acupuncturist like Marc Gian.

In addition to acupuncture, Marc will use specific essential oils such as Rosemary, Eucalyptus, and Tea Tree that will aid in alleviating allergy symptoms and preventing more. A typical blend that Marc uses in his practice is Support Po; you can find out more about it here: https://kamwostore.com/meridian-biologix/

In the Flatiron District of NYC or Crown Heights Brooklyn, book an appointment with acupuncturist Marc Gian and get your allergies under control as we move into the Fall.