Acupuncture can be highly effective in cases of nasal congestion so common in allergy presentations; so much so that I often treat such issues using acupuncture protocols alone. In cases of seasonal allergies with highly predictable causes such as obvious elevations of environmental allergens, I use a skeleton acupuncture prescription that can easily be fleshed out to target potential underlying patterns and effectively customized to the patient.
Ann Y Wang, CMD (China), LAc
Dr. Ann Wang is the founder of the Integrative Medicine Center in Ithaca, N.Y., and serves as medical consultant for Treasure of the East. She earned her medical degree in Chinese medicine from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a PhD in Research Advancement in Oriental Medicine from the College of Alternative Medicine Research Advancement, AGU. Dr. Wang has served as chief medical administrator at the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, adjunct professor at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, and faculty member at Cornell University. She led the development of the largest TCM database in the U.S., integrating advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques with conventional medicine. The database has been adopted by major pharmacy chains, including CVS and PharmaVite. Dr. Wang specializes in pain management, chronic illness, and women’s health and fertility.