Can Stress Increase Asthma Symptoms?

Did you know that asthma is one of the most common ailments during summer months, especially in places like Tampa Bay, Florida? With high humidity, pollen and other allergens, it is common for many people to experience an increase in their asthma symptoms. Another common thing that can increase asthma symptoms is stress. Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture & Wellness in Clearwater is discussing how stress can increase asthma symptoms and what you can do to combat it. Have additional questions about asthma? Interested in acupuncture for asthma or any of our other treatment options? Reach out today for your free 15 minute phone consultation.

What Exactly Is Asthma?

Asthma is a condition which is often chronic that can impact a patient’s airways, causing them to become inflamed, swollen, narrow and even produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and when treated improperly, result in death in certain cases. Chest pain, coughing, wheezing and breathing difficulties are all common signs of asthma.

How Does Stress Impact Asthma?

Stress has the amazing ability to impact most every part of our body depending upon the situation and severity, asthma is no different. We recommend trying to implement relaxation and stress-reducing techniques into your day-to-day life. Light exercise, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, eating healthy, enjoying the outdoors with friends, gardening, getting fresh air, soaking in a bit of sunlight (in a healthy way), etc. are all wonderful ways to reduce stress.

How Can Dawn Potter Acupuncture & Wellness Help?

We offer a range of treatment options, from acupuncture and massage to nutritional guidance and supplements. Depending upon your asthma symptoms and other health factors, Dawn can determine the right treatment plan for you.

Schedule Natural Asthma Treatment in Clearwater, Florida Today

Interested in a more natural approach to your Clearwater asthma treatment? Contact us today to get started, we’d be happy to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.

Can I Naturally Improve Seasonal Allergies?

Each spring do you start to suffer from seasonal allergies? Tried various medications without much success? Interested in a more natural approach to your seasonal allergies? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we provide various allergy treatment options. Today we will be discussing various natural options for reducing allergy symptomatology. Have questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment? Contact us today to get started. We'll get you added to her schedule for an appointment.

Reduce High Histamine Foods Did you know that certain foods can actually increase your risk of allergy symptoms? Histamine can be found in many foods that actually lead to an increase of histamine within the body leading to a higher risk of seasonal allergies and the symptoms that accompany it. We do recommend avoiding any foods that are known to be high in histamines, especially during allergy season!

Avoid The Outdoors

It may seem a bit difficult to avoid the outdoors completely but greatly reducing your exposure to the outdoors as specially when things you're allergic to when active can be greatly beneficial. If you must go outside we highly recommend trying to reduce the amount of time you spend outside and make sure you close any windows in your vehicle if possible while traveling.

Wear A Mask Chances are at this point you're probably really tired of wearing a mask, however, there is a reason they're quite effective. wearing a mask can greatly reduce your exposure to various things such as pollen and other debris that can irritate seasonal allergies. In many large cities around the world masks are quite common due to the pollution caused by cars and other technology.

Start Natural Allergy Treatment In Clearwater, Florida Today

Tired of your seasonal allergies? interested in the more natural approach to your allergy treatment? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida today. We'll get you added to our schedule.

Acupuncture Treatment & Allergies

Stuffy nose? Watery eyes? Sneezing? Tired of dealing with allergies? Tried medications that just don’t work or cause side effects? Wishing there was a more natural treatment option when it comes to your allergies? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we proudly offer acupuncture treatment for allergies in Clearwater, Florida and would be happy to help with our various treatment options.

We offer acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments that can help improve your day-to-day allergy symptoms. Have questions about acupuncture, our other treatments for allergies or scheduling an appointment? Feel free to reach out, we would be delighted to answer any questions you may have and can get you added to our schedule for an appointment.

About Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that utilizes tiny, thin needles and specific points on the body. These tiny needles are inserted into specific points that are connected to each other by what are known as “meridians”. It is believed that these pathways help with the flow of qi (chee) in the body. When not properly functioning, this can result in various symptoms and ailments.

Acupuncture for Allergies?

When it comes to the treatment of allergies in the United States, oral medications, nasal sprays and other treatments are often recommended. While these treatment options can provide temporary relief, they also tend to have side effects. With acupuncture, many patients can improve the effectiveness of these alternative treatment options or even stop them altogether.

Acupuncture treatment for allergies typically involves bi-weekly or weekly appointments over the course of several weeks to months. In some cases, follow-up treatments may be necessary.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Allergies?

Along with acupuncture, Chinese herbs and diet may also help those that suffer from allergies. These herbs and dietary changes can impact histamine in the body, resulting in less or no symptoms at all.

Schedule Allergy Acupuncture Treatment in Clearwater

Interested in starting your acupuncture allergy treatment in Clearwater, Florida? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture today, we’d be happy to get you added to our schedule for an appointment.