Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Care for Seasonal Allergy Relief in Jacksonville, FL

Do you have a runny nose, itchy eyes, or a tendency to sneeze frequently? With Spring now in full bloom in Jacksonville, you may be dealing with seasonal allergies.

In Western medicine, seasonal allergies are viewed as an acute hypersensitive immunological response caused by lymphocytes meeting airborne particles such as pollen. These lymphocytes are found in various spots, including the bloodstream, Peyer's patches in the gastrointestinal tract, the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.

In contrast, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses acupuncture sites throughout the spleen, stomach, lungs, large intestine, liver, and kidney meridians to boost the immune response and treat immune-related symptoms.

How Acupuncture Helps to Relieve Allergies

• Balancing the Immune System: Acupuncture stimulates specific pressure points related to allergy symptoms, enhancing balance in the immune system. This helps regulate the body's reaction to allergens during the allergy season.
• Reducing Inflammation: Acupuncture efficiently reduces inflammation, making it useful for dealing with unexpected cytokine storms, a major cause of allergic responses.
• Relieving Stress: Acupuncture reduces tension and promotes relaxation by regulating the nervous system. The therapy inhibits the sympathetic nervous system while stimulating the relaxing parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in prolonged stress reduction across numerous sessions.
• Improving Lung Function: Acupuncture's anti-inflammatory properties make it an effective treatment for improving lung function in seasonal allergy patients. It reduces bronchial inflammation and improves airway function, making breathing easier.

​The Benefits of Holistic Healing and Massage Therapy for Allergies
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While antihistamines are beneficial in treating allergies, they might have unpleasant side effects, and their protection may be limited, necessitating continued use.
Holistic allergy treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy have a longer-term impact and provide additional wellness and health advantages. At The Wellness Hub in Jacksonville, FL, we offer a free initial acupuncture consultation with a qualified licensed acupuncture physician. They will evaluate the condition and provide a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Acupressure Points for Allergy Symptoms

​This protocol addresses different parts of the face, such as the nose, eyes, brows, forehead, and top and rear of the head. You can massage these acupressure points at home to bring allergy relief.

Nose: ST 3, LI 19, LI 20, Bi Tong

• Apply pressure for a count of 10, release (one set)
• Gradually increase pressure for three sets.
• Repeat bilaterally until warmed up.

Eyes, Eyebrows: ST 2, UB 1, UB 2, Yintang, Yuyao, TW 23

• Follow the same pressure application as for the nose

Forehead: GB 14, ST 8, Du 24

• Apply pressure as previously described.

Top of Head:

• Midline of the scalp to the corner of the hairline
• Du 20 to Du 24, UB 3 to UB 8, GB 15 to GB 18
• Use all fingers to target multiple points per channel

Back of Head:

• At the base of the skull, occiput, and 3 finger widths above on the scalp
• Du 15 to Du 17, GB 19, GB 20, UB 9, UB 10
• Gently massage any area with finger pressure pain
• Use all fingers to target multiple points per channel

What to Expect at Your First Acupuncture Session for Allergies

If you are new to acupuncture, you may be shocked by how comprehensive your first visit is. The acupuncturist will review your medical history and perform a thorough examination.

Once your treatment begins, you will rest on a comfortable table while the therapist skillfully inserts acupuncture needles. Expect allergy relief across the front of your body, including the face, hands, feet, and ears. The acupuncturist delicately removes the ultra-thin needles from your body after less than 30 minutes.

Can Massage Therapy Help with Seasonal Allergies?

If acupuncture isn't exactly your cup of tea, but you still want to treat allergies naturally, you may be surprised to know massage therapy can help.

How Does Massage Help with Allergy Symptoms? 

Massage therapy can assist with treating sinus headaches and can help with sinus drainage, pressure and congestion. Your massage therapist will target areas such as the occipital ridge (at the base of the skull), behind the ears and around the frontal and maxillary sinus cavities (at the forehead and cheeks) to bring relief from allergy symptoms.

Lymphatic drainage massage is also a useful tool, as this therapy helps to stimulate the body's immune system to better detoxify waste and therefore be better able to fight off foreign invaders in the body (like that darn pollen).

Additionally, most people know that massage therapy is famous for relieving stress, but how does that relate to allergies? A study from 2014 in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology found a significant link between study participant's perceived stress (aka stressful life events) and allergy symptom flare-ups. Based on the findings in this study, regular massage therapy along with other measures to reduce stress could lessen the suffering of seasonal allergies in susceptible people.

We are Ready to Assist You In Feeling Better

Schedule a massage therapy session or acupuncture treatment in Jacksonville, Florida, at The Wellness Hub to start your journey to a better, happier self. If conventional therapies for seasonal allergies aren't working for you, call us at (904) 512-75 to schedule an acupuncture consultation. Our comprehensive, whole-person approach to healthcare will have you back on your feet in no time!

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