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.
Belinda Anderson, PhD, MA (Ed.), DAc
Dr. Belinda Anderson is associate dean and professor at Pace University in the College of Health Professions, and associate clinical professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. An NIH-funded researcher, her recent research has involved clinical trials implementing acupuncture in community-based clinics, educating clinicians in research and evidence-based medicine, and the use of Chinese herbs to treat COVID-19 symptoms. Dr. Anderson is a licensed acupuncturist specializing in women’s health and fertility; and is a board member of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.