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Mild allergy symptoms may seem benign, but people who have suffered from allergies understand how debilitating this condition can be. Allergies come in two major forms, both of which result in many of the same allergy symptoms, including facial pain, a classic runny nose, and sinus pressure. Seasonal allergies are linked to changes in the natural environment, like an increase in plant pollen. Situational allergies are generally considered to have a more internal source and cause people to experience allergy symptoms in relation to indoor environments and minor changes. Having suffered from both forms of allergies, I took my treatment into my own hands and found an impressive solution in acupressure points for allergy relief.
My allergies often got in the way of me enjoying life, whether that be walking through springtime gardens strewn with pollen or spending time with my pets. All of the sneezing and discomfort was unenjoyable, to say the least, and there were even a few occasions when my allergies advanced from sinus pressure to full-blown sinus infections, complete with painful facial pressure. Allergies can cause everything from seemingly chronic mild symptoms, all the way to possibly life-threatening reactions, which is why I got serious about my choice in allergy treatment. After years of medications and many unsuccessful home remedies, I stumbled across the option of acupressure points for allergy relief, and I haven’t looked back since! Since I started using these points on a regular basis, I have experienced an impressive amount of allergy relief and I hardly experience symptoms. My results from using acupressure points for allergy relief have impressed me so much that I can’t help but share them with everyone I meet!
If you are in search of quick and easy allergy relief then I highly suggest you try out my three favorite acupressure points for allergy relief. I have listed them all for easy access, so read on to begin your journey to medicine-free acupressure allergy relief!
Can Acupuncture Cure Allergies?
Acupuncture and acupressure are ancient methods of Eastern Asian medicine known for their healing powers. The popularity and power of this practice have kept it alive for thousands of years, and today science has come to support these historic claims. Researchers are finding that acupuncture and acupressure points for allergy relief are effective cures. This method of treatment has shown a significant reduction in the immunoglobulins that cause the body’s overactive response to allergens like pollen, dander, and dust. Other studies have been able to prove that individuals who regularly practice acupressure points for allergy relief need to take significantly fewer antihistamines. The promise of a natural cure for allergy symptoms is closer than much of modern society may have previously thought, and anyone can try it without concern for side effects.
What Pressure Points Relieve Allergies?
Activate each of these points through gentle and direct pressure over the course of a few seconds. Be sure to use firm pressure, but avoid damage to the skin by using a dull tipped object like your finger or a pencil eraser.
Acupoint: LU-9 (Other Names: Lung-9/Tai Yuan/Supreme Abyss)
This point is one of my all-time favorites due to its easy location and activation, in combination with its allergy symptom-specific effects. The LU-9 acupuncture point is known as an ideal acupuncture point for sinus problems. This point is connected to the lung channel, allowing it to help clear the respiratory tract and associated sinus passages from excess phlegm and fluid caused by allergic reactions. This point has the added benefit of strengthening the lungs and immune system, the health of which are both crucial to curing allergies.
Use this acupoint when you experience symptoms like an itchy nose, frequent nasal discharge, repeated sneezing, nasal congestion, and poor immunity.
To locate the LU-9 acupressure point for allergy relief, you can start by sliding your finger down the outer edge of your thumb. Once your finger reaches the crease of your wrist you should feel a slight indent. This point falls right above the wrist bone and you will feel mostly soft tissue when you apply pressure to the point.
Acupoint: ST-36 (Other Names: Stomach-36/Zu San Li/Leg Three Miles)
The ST-36 point is commonly used in acupressure for restless leg syndrome because this point helps restore balance to the intestinal tract. This reasoning is also related to ST-36’s significance in treating allergy symptoms. It is believed that many situational allergies are a result of poor inner balance and directly related to bad intestinal health. When you treat this point, your body is better able to care for itself and, in turn, is less reactive to allergens.
Use this acupoint when you experience symptoms like nasal congestion, nasal discharge, occasional sneezing, slow sense of smell, and feel dizzy, heavy, and tired.
To locate the ST-36 point, you can measure 4 fingers below your kneecap on the outer side of either leg. At that position, you will feel two major bones. This point exists in the soft tissue between those bones and is easiest to find and treat if you are seated.
Acupoint: KI-1 (Other Names: Kidney-1/Yong Quan/Gushing Spring)
This acupressure point for allergy symptom relief makes the list due to its powerful effects in relieving edema. This swelling is a common symptom in relation to seasonal allergies. It causes much of the sinus pressure, congestion, and facial pressure associated with allergies. When the Kidney 1 Acupuncture Point is activated, this pressure from edema can be relieved which reduces discomfort and reduces the chances of developing a sinus infection as a result of allergy symptoms.
Use this acupoint when you experience symptoms such as nasal itching, sneezing for a long time, cold and sore limbs, and nasal discharge are more obvious in the morning and evening.
This point can be found on the base of the foot between the second and third toe when counting in from the big toe. From the point between those toes, trace the bones straight down the bottom of the foot and the point will be one-third of the distance from the webbing of the toes of your heel. I have found this point to be easiest to activate whilst sitting down.
