Spring is now upon us, and unfortunately for Melburnians, this means hayfever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is coming!
Melbourne has the unenviable title of ‘Allergy Capital of the World’, thanks to its wide open spaces, and a climate which is well-suited to ryegrass and other pollen creating grasses.1
“When I first arrived in Australia, I suffered from hayfever for the first time,” says Acuwell practitioner Suiying Liao. “As a registered nurse I turned to conventional medicine, but when I found no relief, I investigated Chinese medicine and found treatments which reduced my symptoms.”
Today, Suiying is a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner and has a passion for treating patients who suffer in Melbourne’s spring weather.
In Chinese Medicine philosophy, imbalance of any individual organ can be the root cause of most hayfever symptoms, although they never work separately. This causes allergens and pathogens fail to be eliminated from the body, and reactions of the body display as a respiratory issue. Common symptoms experienced are a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
The Acuwell approach assesses hayfever symptoms holistically and works to restore respiratory movement through the body, with methods including dietary changes, herbal medicine, acupuncture and cupping.
If you suffer from hayfever and allergies during the spring, Chinese Medicine may be able to assist,2 so you can enjoy the beautiful weather once again!
Book your appointment at Acuwell today to discuss your symptoms and treatment options with us.
References
- Suphioglu, C. (2018). ‘Why Melbourne is the World’s Allergy Capital,’ Deakin University. Retrieved from http://this.deakin.edu.au/society/why-melbourne-is-the-worlds-allergy-capital.
- Lan, F., Zhang, L., Zhang, X., and Zhang, Y. (2018). Chinese Herbal Medicine to Treat Allergic Rhinitis: Evidence From a Meta-Analysis. Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research, 10(1), pp.34-42. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5705481/.