Seasonal Allergies vs. Other Allergies

Acupuncture is highly effective for treating seasonal allergies. The protocol I recommend is a series of annual treatments, which typically begin in winter, before allergy season has started. When a patient has other kinds of allergies in addition to seasonal allergies, I recommend NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique). I also recommend NAET for all children who suffer from allergies and or asthma, because it’s the only protocol I know that can eradicate allergies altogether.

What is NAET?

NAET is an amazing protocol, which was created by a doctor named Devi Nambudripad to combat her own debilitating illnesses. It combines acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy and kinesiology to systematically clear a person of sensitivities. I have successfully treated seasonal allergies; asthma; food allergies like lactose intolerance, stone fruit sensitivity, wheat intolerance; systemic yeast conditions; skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema; and thyroid conditions.

Allergy as a Cause of Illness

An allergy is a condition of unusual sensitivity to one or more substances. When contact is made with an allergen, it causes blockage in the body, disrupting the normal flow of energy through the body’s electrical circuits. This energy blockage causes interference in communication between the brain and body via the nervous system, which begins a chain of events that can develop into an allergic response.

An individual can be allergic to anything in the environment, such as food, nature (trees, flowers, weeds, molds, vines), pets, chemicals, inhalants, drugs, clothing, paints, plastics, radiation, etc. Symptoms can range from mild reactions to life-threatening illnesses.

Undiagnosed allergies are often the cause of common or chronic illnesses which, when left untreated can result in serious energetic and physical imbalances. These imbalances lead to a diminished state of health. By reprogramming the brain and removing the blockages, NAET allows the body to regain perfect balance (homeostasis) and to reach optimum health.

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Ancient Beauty Secret from China!

Used by the empresses and concubines of ancient China, and now the best kept secret of Hollywood stars, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a whole body approach to health and beauty. It is a safe and effective alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture works by increasing the collagen production and fluid circulation in the face. It improves muscle tone, relieves tension in muscles, reduces the appearance of lines and even improves facial coloring—all leading to a younger and healthier appearance.

What is Facial Rejuvenation?

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a traditional Acupuncture treatment with a focus on the face and neck. By treating the whole body, we are able to affect constitutional problems, such as stress or digestive disharmony, which contribute to premature aging. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is gentle, and most patients experience a deep sense of relaxation during the treatments. Very fine needles and essential oils are employed to garner the most benefit, as well as facial cupping and gua sha with jade tools.

What results should I expect?

The course of treatment may vary, but I recommend 10 to 20 weekly sessions, followed by monthly maintenance treatments. Improvement may be seen after one treatment, but change is generally noticed in the 7th session. After the course of treatment, the results can be quite dramatic. Clients on average look 5-10 years younger and feel more confident about their appearance.

Who should perform Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture?

Only a licensed acupuncturist with a special certification in facial acupuncture should perform this protocol. Optimally, it should be one who has studied under a master practitioner in this field.

Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbology

Herbal Medicine is traditionally one of the more important modalities used in a Chinese Medicine practice as it works synergistically with acupuncture to rid the body of imbalances. Chinese herbal remedies are made up of several herbs where the balance and intersection of the ingredients are considered more important than the effect of the individual herbs. At Three Treasures Acupuncture, I combine acupuncture and herbal medicine to get the best results.

Kampo

Kampo is the Japanese adaptation of Chinese Herbal Medicine. It literally means the “way of the Han Chinese”. The basic works of Chinese medicine came to Japan between the 7th and 9th centuries. Since then, the Japanese have created their own unique medical and diagnostic herbal system.

I am one of the few Kampo practitioners in the US. I studied this form of herbal medicine with Nigel Dawes, LAc, the master practitioner of this art in the US. I chose to study Kampo because it is a systematic approach to herbal medicine which relies on precise diagnostic tools. Additionally, I found that the granulations that are used in Kampo offer a higher quality than other preparations and are absorbed more effectively by the body.