Acupuncture and Sinus/Hay Fever
Sinus and hay fever are very common health disorders which are suffered by many people throughout the world. Sinusitis is referred to as a medical condition in which the mucous membranes in the sinus cavities that surround the eyes get inflamed. Allergies and viral infections can also be contributing causes for sinusitis. Sinus symptoms include watery or sticky mucous discharges, sinus congestion, headache, pain and pressure. The headaches that can be experienced with sinusitis can either be a facial headache or a migraine. Hay fever is a kind of allergy which is caused due to a reaction from certain pollens and grasses. The symptoms of hay fever include frequent bouts of sneezing, blocked sinuses and a profuse discharge from the nose.
Acupuncture is an extremely effective and a natural alternative for the treatment of sinus and hay fever. When you visit us for your treatment, we will carry out a case history which comprises of asking questions about your health, analyzing your tongue, taking your pulse and after completing your case history, we will decide which type of treatment will work best for you. Usually, the treatment for hay fever and sinus will be a combination of acupuncture along with Chinese herbal formulas which can help to speed up the healing process. The treatment will actually depend on how severe the problem is and how long you have been suffering from it. For acute conditions, the treatments may only take a few while in cases of chronic sinusitis or hay fever, the treatment process can certainly take longer. Acupuncture treatments are usually provided once or twice a week. The frequency of the treatments will also dictate the rate at which the condition can be relieved.
The consultation and treatment in our Clinic takes an hour and is combined with pulsed magnetic therapy as standard. Acupuncture treatments are generally combined with herbal formulas as well to help to achieve the best results in the fastest time. This treatment can involve the use of various herbs which are quite healing and also having little or no side effects. We believe in offering an individualized treatment program as per your particular condition. The use of acupuncture will help aid in reducing the symptoms of sinus and hay fever and at the same time it can help in eliminating this health condition as well. As time goes by, many people have reported that they require fewer medications and get to the point were they on longer need to take anything at all which is definitely a positive sign.
The effectiveness of acupuncture treatments for sinus and hay fever has been proved by several clinical studies. It is known that opting for Traditional Chinese Medicine can save on your medical cost as well as your suffering. By stimulating the right points in your body then you can rectify the physical and emotional imbalances which can ultimately help relieve the symptoms of sinus and hay fever. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle advise is also extremely important along with acupuncture and herbal treatments so that you can eliminate these health conditions for good.
Any sinus or hay fever treatment can be greatly be improved by combining acupuncture and herbal treatments with regular nasal passage flushing with a warm saline solution. The use of a Netipot is the perfect way to irrigate the sinus passages. Originating in traditional Avurvedic medicine they are the perfect vesicle for administering the saline solution in to the sinus passages. They are available for purchase from our Clinic with full instructions on how to use them. So don’t put up with sinus or hay fever any more.
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