Filed in archive Allergy: Diagnostics and Treatment by ruth on June 23, 2006

I know a lot of people who swears by the healing powers of alternative medicine. One such example said to be very effective in alleviating symptoms, not only of allergies, but of a lot other disorders ia acupuncture.

The term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. The acupuncture technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.

How it exactly works to alleviate allergy symptoms is not yet clear, but it is suggested by altering the secretion of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, and the regulation of blood flow, acupuncture boosts the body's natural antihistamine production.

The needles used in acupuncture for allergies are almost like switches in the energy circuits of the body. Imagine the body as the computer and the energy system as the software program. In other words, the body can be "re-programmed" so it does not react to pollen or dog dander or peanuts as if they were harmful substances.

Some patients attest to its effectivity, but I have no personal experience with it. I've had acupunture before, but for a different purpose. No, don't worry, if done properly, it doesn't hurt. One thing though: If you're considering trying it, check if your health insurance covers it. Mine partially does.

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Response from: Elby (01/12/07 1:59am)

Acupuncture is a centuries-old chinese method of healing. Acupuncture is the insertion of really fine needles (sometimes in conjunction with electric current). Acupuncture is something that has mystified and baffled scientists researchers and the public for some time. On the average probably no more than 10 points or so can be selected for treatment. Blockage of energy is responsible for pain or disease in the corresponding body part.

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Response from: Marc Andre Belanger (01/17/07 8:42pm)

I've just started an acupuncture for my allergies (cats, pollen). I'll tell you how it goes...

Response from: ruth (01/18/07 7:42am)

will wait for your feedback, marc! am sure there are many others who'd be interested, too!

Response from: Marc Andre Belanger (05/07/07 10:16am)

Sorry for the delay, I wanted to make sure how well it worked before replying. Before the treatment, when I was exposed to a cat for a few hours (or even less), my eyes would start iching, my nose would run or get stuffy and I would start sneezing. Which took some time after I was away from the cat to go back to normal. Now I can spend any amount of time with the little critter, and although I sometimes still feel it a bit (mostly a bit of stuffiness), this goes away quickly.

So I'd say it worked for me; and the stuffiness can usually be gotten rid of by simple breathing exercices or some Qi Gong (or Tai Chi).

Response from: treatment (10/02/07 10:07am)

am a student of Acupuncture currently working on a BSc degree in Oriental Medicine and bought this book for a research project on Acupuncture and Pain Management. Even though the author is a practiving Doctor of Naturopathy as well as Osteopathy, he has very little insight into Acupuncture. He calls TCM theory and diagnisis - which is the basis of successful Acupuncture - "antiquated Chinese mythology". Page 9 reads: "I (the authhor) maintain that much of what traditional acupuncturists hold to be true consists of theories and quaint explanations steeming from Chinese mythology and antiquity. The value of these to an age not versed in modern scientific terminology is obvious." One the same page ee also remarks that "Myths and antique phraseology are often perpetuated as a result of an inability to see what is real in the vast literature that has grown around this subject...". No TCM diagnosis is applied, no point selections guidelines are given, no treatment formulas suggested. The title of this book is misleading. It should be called "sticking a needle where it hurts - a guide for the ignorant".

Response from: drug rehab (01/03/08 8:09am)

There are few Western medicine remedies that actually work in such cases, on the contrary, most of the drugs and treatments will only make the condition worse, that's when it won't stir other type of allergies. Maybe oriental medicine is the only hope

Response from: Niteen (02/11/08 8:41pm)

According to Natural standard, preliminary research suggests that acupuncture may effectively treat hives. There are also other alternative listed on this page:

http://rvita.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144

Response from: mike_domingo (02/15/09 2:52pm)

Everytime I have runny nose or some kind of nasal related symptoms, the only person I see for my conditions is my acupuncturist in nyc. I definitely recommend acupuncture for nasal allergies. It definitely works for me. www.nosenshoulderclinic.spaces.live.com

Response from: mike_domingo (02/15/09 2:54pm)