Allergy Relief Tools
Spring has sprung! And so have allergies...
Sneezing, runny nose, watery and itchy eyes, postnasal drip, or scratchy throat? All these can be common symptoms of seasonal allergies. Luckily Chinese Medicine is amazing at treating allergy symptoms. There are acupuncture points locally on the face to help with any congestion as well as on the hands and feet. The best time to treat allergies is the season before they start, however if you are already suffering from them, acupuncture can reduce the symptoms exponentially. Usually needling the points on the face immediately relieves symptoms. Below are more helpful tools to relieve and treat allergy symptoms.
Acupressure
Try doing self-acupressure on these 2 points next to your nose when you are experiencing congestion, sneezing, or a runny nose and see if it helps! Bi Tong and Large Intestine 20 acupuncture points are used for exactly those symptoms! Gently massage and rub on that area for a minute or two throughout the day and see how you feel.
Schedule your acupuncture appointment so we can assess not only the symptoms but the root cause of your allergies and treat you accordingly.
Sinus Clear
This essential oil from Snow Lotus is fresh and clean. It is a gentle, soothing, yet effective sinus decongestant that promotes free and easy breathing. From a Chinese Medicine perspective it dispels wind-damp from the exterior, resolves phlegm, and opens the sinuses.
Dominant oils:
- Rosemary
- Eucalyptus
- Grand Fir
- Lavender
Herbal Medicine
This herbal formula is created to treat rhinitis, sinusitis, and allergies due to wind-cold and fluid congestion. From a Western medical perspective it has an antiallergic and antihistamine effect, anti-inflammatory effect to constrict the vessels in the nasal mucosa, and antibiotic and antiviral effect to treat bacterial and viral infections.
Chinese Medicine Therapeutic Actions:
- Unblocks nasal congestion & disperses wind-cold
- Transforms congested fluids
- Warms the Lungs
LED Light Mask
LED light therapy masks use the principle of photobiomodulation (PBM), also known as Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), to activate deep cell regeneration for your skin. There are 7 color settings and each color targets a certain skin type and its needs. One of them is specifically used for allergies!
The color Cyan:
- Uses wavelengths between 490-520 nm
- Eases allergy symptoms & discomfort
- Reduces inflammation
- Supports immune function
The LED Light Therapy Mask can be added onto any service for $15. You can book it directly on the online schedule or ask for it when you come in for your appointment.
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Facial Rejuvenation Treatment
This treatment includes follow-up acupuncture appointment + facial rejuvenation treatment in one appointment. It does wonders for sinus pressure, headaches, and congestion. Gua sha, cupping, and jade rolling along the sinuses can help to treat sinus issues and relieve the inflammation and drain fluid out of the sinuses.
This treatment is 90 minutes long for $150.
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