Allergies
Spring 2010 Allergy Relief Package
This year, you can finally get effective, all-natural, lasting allergy relief. We are pleased to offer this special promotion through April 30th, 2010:
- Free Consultation
- 10 Acupuncture Treatments
- One Month’s Supply of Herbal Supplement
- 25% Discount
Our herbal supplement, “Jade Windscreen”, is a blend of three herbs (Radix Ledebouriellae, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Radix Astragali) that together with acupuncture can enhance the immune system and reduce allergy symptoms. We are currently offering this full allergy relief package at $750, discounted 25% from the regular rate of $1000. If you are covered by insurance, you will also receive a 25% discount off your co-pay. Book an appointment online, or call us at (301) 963-5200.
Eastern Medicine Approach to Allergies
Allergies are caused by a hyperreaction of the immune system to allergens such as pollen, dust, pet hair or certain foods. Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma.
Allergens trigger IgE antibodies, which attach to white blood cells called mast cells. These cells then release histamines and other inflammatory chemicals that cause sneezing and itching. The Western treatment is to inhibit the allergic response using antihistamines or cortico-steroids. Side effects often include drowsiness, a supressed immune system, and over-reliance on pills.
Our approach is to treat the underlying immune system problem. In Eastern medicine vocabulary, allergies result from “Wei Qi deficiency”, which is a type of immune system weakness resulting from imbalance between the Fei, Pi, and Shen internal systems. We use acupuncture at points on the body that connect to these systems in order to strengthen your immunity. Herbal supplements such the “Jade Screen” formula may also be used, along with dietary recommendations.
Allergy Case Study
Jane, age 50, came to us with a severe history of lifelong allergies. She constantly suffered from itchy eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing. Jane used three different allergy medications and during allergy season, she was completely unable to go outside.
We diagnosed her with a weakness in “Wei Qi”, or “Defensive Energy”, the Eastern medicine parallel to the immune system. First we treated her symptoms, using acupuncture to stop her eyes from itching and her nose from running. After a month of three treatments per week, her acute symptoms subsided.
Then we treated her underlying problem, which was an imbalance between the Fei and Pi internal systems. After a couple of months, she was able to discontinue her medication entirely. Five years later, she continues to have no allergy symptoms.
Medical Research on Allergies
Multiple randomized clinical trials have found acupuncture to be highly effective for allergy symptoms.
In one study published in the European Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, patients treated with acupuncture for severe hay fever symptoms showed an 85% improvement rate vs. 40% in the control group. Another study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found an 80% improvement rate among those receiving acupuncture.
Allergy Research Links:
Acupuncture Pins Down Allergy Relief, Fox News
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