Why do I have allergies/asthma?
In Oriental Medicine, we believe that allergies are caused by a weakness of lung energy. The lungs are
responsible for the health of our immune system. When the lungs are weak, so will our immune system be
weak. The lung are the most vulnerable of all of our organs since they are the closest to the exterior. This
is why many of us suffer from allergies and other lung related disorders.
Will avoiding certain foods and fragrances help stop my allergies?
Yes, if the source of your allergies is obviously something in your environment. However, in many cases
there is no telling exactly what is triggering our allergies. Therefore, we must take a closer look at the lungs
themselves. Most of the time, the source is a weakness within rather than the opposite. Nevertheless, with
any illness, it is important to make an extra effort to avoid foods and environmental factors which may
interfere with one¡¯s health.
Why do so many children get asthma?
After birth, we have to learn how to breath all over again. When we were in the womb, our mother did most
of our breathing for us. Naturally, it is common for children to have lung related disorders. The lung organ
is also strongly associated to our physical and spiritual connection to others in our infancy. This is why
many children who have asthma also have family related issues as well.
I had asthma since I was a child, can I still be treated successfully?
Despite the severity of the symptoms. Asthma is not difficult to treat. In our clinic, we have an over 90%
success rate in treating allergies and asthma related symptoms with herbal formulas. This success rate
does not depend on how long one has been suffering from these disorders.
How do Oriental Herbs work to treat Asthma and Allergies?
The lungs are responsible for air intake. The kidneys are responsible for ¡°rooting¡± the air. If the lungs are
weak or congested, they will not be able to send air and energy down to the kidneys. Oriental Herbs focus
on the relationship between the lungs and the kidneys. Herbs will either focus on strengthening the lungs
ability to send down air or strengthen the kidney¡¯s ability to ¡°grasp¡± it.
What can I do on my own to control Asthma and Allergies?
One of the most powerful but simple treatments of asthma and allergy related disorders is simply breathing
correctly. Modern society, and its fast pace, causes many of us to breath shallowly without ever realizing
it. In order to breath correctly we need to focus on our ¡°dan-tian¡±. This is an area located 2 inches below
the naval. Imagine your breath sinking down to this area before you fill your lungs. Take slow and
controlled breaths. This can help strengthen your lungs and feed your body the energy that it needs.
I am also succumb to getting colds and pneumonia, can Oriental Medicine help?
In our clinic, we focus on the use of acupuncture and herbs to keep the body¡¯s energy in harmony.
This is not an easy task. We have to consider the ¡°whole you¡± in our treatments. After we have a good
understanding of how your body¡¯s energy flows, we then establish a way to treat not just the symptoms.
We focus on how to keep your body¡¯s immune system strong to help avoid sickness.