Spring Greetings, Acupuncture for treating Seasonal Allergies.

MARCH 2014

Greetings!    As Spring rolls in, the flowers bloom, the grass grows and the wind picks up.  Most of us enjoy the freshness in the air and the renewing of the season, but those who suffer from seasonal allergies dread this time of year, as their sinus congestion, running nose, headaches and asthma make them miserable. Often patients report that  their drugstore remedies only offer temporary relief so they resort to steroid inhalers or strong antihistamines.  These medications may bring temporary relief but they don't provide a solution.  That is why I am dedicating this issue to educating the public on ways to bring the body into harmony naturally and with no side effects while improving your allergies AND your overall health.   In a study published in the respected journal Annals of Internal Medicine, participants who received the Acupuncture treatments in conjunction with their antihistamines showed a greater improvement in their allergy symptoms and required less use of antihistamines compared to the other groups.  And beyond this double-blind placebo based study there are years of anecdotal evidence in Eastern countries, as well as in the West, on the effectiveness of Acupuncture in treating seasonal allergies.    We invite you to read the information in our posts this month to get an understanding of the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  It is a unique approach, but because of this, Acupuncture can achieve results that other therapies cannot.  There is a list below outlining the many other conditions Acupuncture can help with.  And contrary to what one might think, the needles are thin and painless and the energy created in an Acupuncture session is very pleasant and relaxing.   I highly recommend Acupuncture and want ALL of my patients to heal naturally, which is why I have brought this ancient healing technique to InnerMovement.  Acupuncture offers healing in areas that Chiropractic and Massage do not, however it can serve as integral component of a comprehensive wellness plan.  Acupuncture is a wellness therapy that I entrust my own health, that of my husband and daughter, my staff & many of my patients  with.  I hope you'll consider adding this amazing therapy to your healing regimen. Until our next adjustment...    Yours in Health, Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team