Allergies

When functioning properly, the immune system acts as a protective barrier, shielding us from harmful invaders. However, when the immune response becomes overactive, it may react strongly to harmless stimuli, causing discomfort. Whether it's food, pollen, animals, or chemicals, the body can sometimes have an exaggerated reaction to these triggers, leading to a range of symptoms. This is your body sabotaging itself.



Chinese medicine offers a way to help regulate the body's natural defense mechanisms, which we know as Wei Qi, a type of protective energy. By strengthening this body function, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine aim to adjust the response to triggers. In Chinese medicine, allergic reactions is viewed as too much “fire” in the body. This “fire” is the reaction to the external environment. The approach goes beyond addressing the symptoms that is caused by the “fire” in the body—it looks at the root causes of the body’s response and seeks to restore balance.



While the underlying causes are a key focus, Acupuncture and Chinese medicine also treats the manifesting symptoms. Without the side effects often associated with pharmacological medications, our treatments offer a natural, non-invasive option.