May Product of the Month
ByTory Wegner, LAc
?It’s finally spring here in North Carolina! Warm weather and fun outdoor activities like walking, biking, and gardening go hand in hand. The trade off for the beautiful weather is the abundance of pollen that comes with it that signals the start of seasonal allergies for many people.
?I’ve already had many patients with itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, congestion, and headaches. Acupuncture and herbal medicine is very effective for treating allergies. The reason that these modalities are so effective is because the focus is on the "root" cause of allergies (activated immune system) as well as the "branch" symptoms (sneezing, congestion etc.) At Triangle Acupuncture Clinic we have several products that address allergies.
?One great product this time of year for treating allergies is called Xanthium Relieve Surface. I know the name sounds funny, but it’s really effective. It’s a combination of two classic Chinese herbal formulas: Yu Ping Feng San which is a formula that helps boost the immune system or what we call the “wei qi” in Chinese medicine, and Bi Yan Pian which addresses symptoms like nasal congestion and itchy eyes. Xanthium Relieve Surface is great at treating allergic rhinitis, sinus congestion, and sinus headaches.
?Another effective product is called Nasal Tabs 2. As the name implies this formula treats acute and chronic sinus congestion with thick yellow mucus, sinusitis, rhinitis, hay fever, earache, and sinus headache. This product contains Chinese herbs that open the nasal passages to reduce congestion and pain, clear out stagnant phlegm, and some of the herbs in it have antibacterial and fever reducing effects. It also contains two essential oils (eucalyptus and thyme), which have antifungal and antibacterial properties. Nasal tabs 2 can be used on it’s own or combined with xanthium relieve surface. Ask your practitioner which one is right for you.
?A reputable company called Health Concerns manufactures both of these products. All of their products go through rigorous quality assurance standards and are manufactured in the US. To lean more about Health Concerns, check out our Facebook page.
In May, Xanthium Relieve Surface and Nasal Tabs 2 are both 10% off!