As of today, 5.4 million people in the UK are receiving asthma treatment. According to NHS data, one in every four people receives allergy treatment several times throughout their lives. Some of these patients live with these treatments all their lives with great difficulty. However, in recent years, complementary medicine methods, especially acupuncture, homeopathy, ozone therapy and bioresonance, are very effective in healing them, either on their own or in combination with the medications given.
How Does Acupuncture Work in the Treatment of Asthma and Allergies?
It is accepted that acupuncture works by stimulating the central nervous system, activating biochemical pathways, stimulating the body's natural healing response, and increasing physical and mental well-being. While it is very effective on its own, it also greatly increases the treatment effectiveness of people using inhalers and pills.
Acupuncture stimulates the nerves and releases endorphins and other neurochemicals. Thus, inflammation, pain and edema find balance. This is the simple mechanism of action in asthma and allergies. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the life energy of China (qi) solves the pathology by allowing the energy pathways to flow freely through the meridians. According to the results of studies accepted by many international organizations in recent years, acupuncture is significantly effective in asthma and allergy treatments. Particularly, points belonging to the stomach, spleen, kidney and bladder meridians are preferred.