Healing Foods to Boost Your Immune System
Tweet Continuing on the topic of seasonal allergies, let’s look at some basic dietary shifts that can help alleviate seasonal allergies: Local, raw honey is a super-food that powerfully boosts the immune system because you are ingesting small amounts of local pollens. Local raw honey can be purchased at your neighborhood farmer’s market. Start by eating a 1/4 teaspoon per day. Other immune-boosting foods include: mushrooms (especially... Read More
More Tips to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies
Tweet A Neti pot is an ayurvedic healing method to wash out the sinuses with a saline solution. This method clears the nasal passages of allergens as well as decreases inflammation in the mucous membranes. It can be challenging to use but is really worth the effort. My patients report feeling much better very quickly using this daily. I also recommend showering and changing your clothes after being outdoors. Your clothes, skin and hair will collect... Read More
More Tips to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies
TweetIt’s the height of allergy season right now. Spring flowers and trees are in full bloom. Patients are suffering with runny nose, congestion, headaches, watery eyes, itchy eyes, increased phlegm, sore throat, cough, and asthma. Chinese Medicine offers a natural approach to help alleviate these allergy symptoms. Even better, with continued care, TCM can help decrease the severity and occurance of allergies, using a combination of acupuncture,... Read More
Acupuncture for Allergies
TweetWhile the spring brings with it warmer weather and a sense of rebirth, for many, it also brings on the dreaded seasonal allergies. As a result, millions of dollars are spent every year on allergy medications and shots, which often provide only mild relief. Allergies are caused by an over-reactivity of the immune system to certain allergens such as wind-born tree, grass, or weed pollen. Sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, headaches, fatigue,... Read More
Dermatological Creams Now In Stock
TweetFive Seasons Healing now offers topical skincare products designed by master herbalist Carl Shan Leung, OMD. Dr. Leung’s strategy of combining modern ointment bases with TCM formulations plays a big part in the products’ success. Dr. Leung is committed to using only natural, active ingredients derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs. All the formulations are absolutely steroid-free. When combined with systemic herbs and... Read More
