Allergies
Spring and summer are seasons for allergies. Our immune system can overreact to allergens brought on by wind, grass or weed pollen causing symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, headache and fatigue.
A recent (November 2008) randomised trial involving over 5000 patients concluded that treating patients with allergic rhinitis in routine care with additional acupuncture leads to clinically relevant and persistent benefits. click here to view the pubmed reference.