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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine serving Ridgewood and Paramus, NJ

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Seasonal Allergies and Acupuncture

Get outdoors again without allergies stopping you!
Get outdoors again without allergies stopping you!

Seasonal Allergies and Acupuncture

If you’ve are looking for relief from your seasonal allergies, consider using acupuncture for allergy relief. You might blame the allergens  for your seasonal allergies, but most allergens are themselves are harmless. What really causes allergic reactions is your own immune system or more accurately your hyper-stimulated immune system. If you immune system becomes hyper-active, it mistakes these innocuous allergens for a serious threat and attacks them. The symptoms of an allergy are the result of a body’s misguided assault.

According to Chinese medicine: Allergies relates to a weakened immune system. Got any “Wei”?

According to Chinese medicine, allergies are a result of the immune system being weak. It is specifically related to a branch of the immune system that is said to circulate between the skin and the muscles, superficially along the exterior of the body. Think “halo effect” from the muscles outward. This Wei energy (not whey protein) is the superficial expression of the immune system. It is located between the skin and the muscles and it is responsible for the opening and closing of the pores on you skin. When your immune system becomes weakened the body is unable to “shut the pores” and allergens can enter the sinus cavities and the skin causing the classic symptoms of swelling, redness and itching. Building up immunity, or Wei energy, is critical to helping the body desensitize and react less to the antigen.

Acupuncture Treatments Treating the Symptoms and Stimulating the body’s Immune System 

Acupuncture is helpful for stimulating the immune system. Needling key points initially can reduce the symptoms of your allergies. But continued treatment during the allergy season can build up your immune system so your symptoms aren’t as severe. Your body is able to resist the allergens better and you become less reactive to the allergens present in the environment.  Specific acupuncture points can be chosen to decongest the painful sinuses, and also stimulate the immune system of the body so it can better resist the allergens.

The key is to stay consistent with treatment. Each treatment stimulates the body to work better so the continued stimulus and prodding to  make the body better at dealing with allergens.  Give the process an honest effort, and at least 4 weeks of  treatments before you decide if it helps or not. Taking time to build the immune system in the long run is the only way to resist allergens and take control over your allergies.

If you are looking for help with your allergies feel free to call me and set up a consultation, to see if there is anything we can do to help you treat your immune system so you can get seasonal allergy relief you are looking for. Make sure to metion the “FREE WEBSITE CONSULTATION” to get your free consultation.

 

 

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MEET JOSHUA GOLDSTEIN


My purpose is to help as many people as I can, healthy or not, by improving the quality of their lives. In Chinese medicine, there is an emphasis on addressing the underlying cause(s) of disease. It is in this spirit that I practice, motivating people to make shifts in their thinking as well as shifts in their bodies so they can make lasting positive changes in their health and their lives.
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Testimonials

I returned to this office for pain related to a sports injury. I had pain in the upper body region from boxing and sparing and was not getting relief from the medications prescribed to me from the orthopedist. My most recent injury was preventing me from even raising my arm to brush my teeth as well… Read more
Donna, Haworth, NJ
I had an L-5 fracture in my back, a broken ankle and arthritis in both ankles. Pain also existed in my lower back and ankles. I was referred to Integrative Acupuncture from my brother, who is a chiropractor, and through his website. Since seeing Joshua, my sleeping is 80% better. My lower back pain … Read more
Jim, Ridgewood, NJ
I cannot begin to thank Joshua enough for his help. My experience and results with him were wonderful. He is not focused on just helping you ameliorate your specific problems, but he also looks at everything else going on with your body rather than just one piece of you. He genuinely wants to help y… Read more
Dee, Hewitt, NJ
When I first came into see Joshua, I had pain in my foot from running. Previously, I had tried icing, rest, and stretching. When I tried the services from Integrative Acupuncture Center, I noticed the results were incredibly helpful. After just two sessions all pain in the targeted area was gone and… Read more
Rosesann, Ramsey, NJ
I have suffered from headaches all of my life between four to five times per week. I have gone to physicians and have only been prescribed medications for my headaches. The results were always the same, and I always felt foggy due to the medication. I was referred to Joshua’s office through a frie… Read more
Anthony, Paramus, NJ
My experience with him was phenomenal. He [Joshua Goldstein] is very good at what he does and he has a very well rounded approach to helping. I would recommend him to anyone, especially if they suffer from stress or aches.
Anastasia, Fairlawn, NJ
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Integrative Acupuncture Center
69 West Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Phone: 201.444.7150

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