By: Dr. Gigi Lane, AP, The Healing Points
Breathe Easier This Season
As spring arrives, so do blooming
flowers—and unfortunately, seasonal
allergies. Sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion,
and fatigue can make this beautiful time of
year feel overwhelming. In Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms
are often related to imbalances in the Lung,
Spleen, and Wei Qi (defensive energy).
Acupuncture and herbal medicine work
together to strengthen your body’s natural
defenses, helping you respond more
effectively to environmental triggers rather
than simply masking symptoms.
How Acupuncture Helps Allergies
Acupuncture focuses on restoring balance
and supporting your immune system.
Treatments during allergy season may help:
- Reduce nasal congestion and sinus pressure
- Calm inflammation and histamine response
- Improve energy and reduce brain fog
- Strengthen Lung and Spleen function
Many patients find that regular treatments
not only relieve current symptoms but also
reduce the severity of allergies over time.
Seasonal Self-Care Tips
Support your body between treatments with these simple habits:
- Keep windows closed on high pollen days
- Shower and change clothes after being outdoors
- Use a saline rinse to clear nasal passages
- Avoid excessive dairy and greasy foods, which can contribute to dampness
Did You Know?
Starting acupuncture before allergy season
begins can help prevent symptoms
altogether. Ask us about a preventative
treatment plan tailored just for you.
We’re Here to Help
If allergies are slowing you down, let’s work
together to restore balance and help you
feel your best this season.
Contact us today to schedule your next
treatment!
TCM Kitchen Corner
Pear & Honey Lung Tonic
This gentle, nourishing recipe helps moisten
the lungs, soothe dryness, and ease cough
or throat irritation.
Ingredients:
- 1 asian pear
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A small slice of fresh ginger
- 2 -4 juju berries (red dates) optional
Instructions:
- Slice the top of the pear off and core
the pear - Add honey, cinnamon, ginger and
juju berries to the center of the pear - Add pear and 2 cups of water to a
pan steam for 1 hour. - Drink the water as a hot tea and eat
the pear.
Benefits:
Pears are known in TCM to moisten
dryness and clear heat, while honeysoothes the throat and supports overall lung
health.