SHENCLINIC
BERKELEY ACUPUNCTURE
Berkeley Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Herbs
serving Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito, and the East Bay
since 1987

Shen Clinic 1385 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA (510) 848-HERB sales@drshen.com

ACUPUNCTURE FOR ALLERGY

Airborne allergies for dust, pollen, mold, etc. are treated very differently than food allergies.

There are many different ways of performing acupuncture for all allergies. Styles such as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Japanese, Korean, Worsley 5 Elements, ear, hand, etc.can all be effective. In choosing an acupuncturist the prospective patients should speak with the acupuncturist and inquire about past experience in treating seasonal allergies.

The acupuncturist also looks for constitutional differences in each person who presents with allergies. To be successful the acupuncturist must trea the whole person. Often people with chronic allergies show signs of Spleen or other deficiencies as well as Lung weakness.

A good acupuncturist develops a plan which addresses the person's acute symptoms and provides relief, while addressing the underlying imbalance at the root of the person's allergies. Treatments often include dietary modification, the use of herbal formulas, and other therapies.