How Acupuncture Can Safely Help With Asthma and Allergies
Do you suffer from asthma or allergies? If so, you are not alone. It's estimated that more than 26 million Americans have the chronic inflammatory disease asthma, and more than 50 million Americans have nasal allergies. While most people resort to harsh prescription drugs to treat these conditions, a safer and more effective solution may lie in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Affecting nearly 1 in 12 people worldwide, asthma is an all-too-common respiratory disease. It is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways, which triggers a wide range of symptoms like wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath. While some people assume that asthma is nothing more than a mild condition with no real health implications, this couldn't be further from the truth. In 2011 alone, a quarter of a million people lost their lives as a result of asthma-related complications.
Some folks might wince at the thought of treating asthma by placing small needles under the skin. However, this ancient practice is believed to be effective in the treatment of numerous respiratory disorders, including asthma, COPD, and allergies.
Whether your respiratory concerns are mild or more severe, you should consider seeking the services of an Acupuncture Physician. It is a safe and painless process that can reinvigorate the body, and strengthen it's defenses. A study published in the journal 'Annals of Internal Medicine' found acupuncture to offer greater relief when compared to both antihistamines and sham acupuncture. The WHO (World Health Organization) even listed asthma as being "a condition for which the therapeutic effect of acupuncture has been shown but for which further proof is needed". This doesn't necessarily mean that acupuncture will cure your asthma, but it can help alleviate the symptoms and reduce the frequency of flareups.
If you or someone you know suffers from asthma or any other respiratory ailment, we can provide significant relief through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary therapies. Schedule your no-cost consultation today to find out how!
Kathy E Thomas
Lake Premier Wellness Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
2430 South Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726
352-323-0795
