April showers bring May flowers is not as exciting an event for people who suffer from allergies. With spring, comes flower and tree pollen. Grass and weed pollens follow in the late spring and summer, and airborne mold spores, dust, dust mites and animal dander can be year-round issues for some people. Addressing the causes of allergies, focusing on balancing the immune system and treating the whole person, is a better long-term solution in managing a person’s allergies than Western medicine, which simply treat the allergic response and can have negative side-effects such as drowsiness, immune system suppression or over-reliance on medications.

There are several natural allergy relief alternatives to help you through the seasons. For seasonal allergy symptom relief, Dr. Klearman uses a combination of Chinese and Western herbal medicines, homeopathic medicine, and acupuncture. Allergies will also improve with the intake of essential vitamins and minerals. In particular, the nutrients called bioflavonoids, which are found in citrus fruits, berries and red , orange and green colored vegetables, help to relieve allergy symptoms. The acupuncture will provide you with some immediate relief. It works to diminish the irritation of your nose, eyes and throat while also putting your entire body back into balance. To learn more about allergy alternative medicine, check out Dr. Klearman’s published article titled “Alternative Therapies for Allergies”.

After an initial series of treatments, patients come in for further treatments on an as needed basis. Some patients come back in once or twice a year for a booster while others may come more often. Contact Dr. Klearman to schedule your allergy treatment appointment today!