Acupuncture for Allergy Relief in New York City, NY

Once those trees start blooming in Manhattan this spring, especially here on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, New York, where many of our clients live, is when your immune system may be triggered. But for many it isn’t just spring, there are allergies that can affect us all through the year.

Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common issues for all age groups in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year (2011). Surprisingly, it is among the country’s most common, but overlooked, diseases. Luckily, research has indicated acupuncture for allergies as an effective relief.

An allergy attack occurs when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen, which could be something you eat, inhale into your lungs, or touch. An immune response is when your immune system, thinking the allergen is a foreign invader, overreacts by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). The next time a person is exposed to that allergen, these IgE-primed mast cells release powerful chemicals, which in turn cause the allergic reaction, commonly seen as itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.

Allergies can be treated effectively through lifestyle and alternative medicine.  Prevention is also key.  Acupuncture is incredibly effective at helping mediate the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies. In fact, in 2015 The American Academy of Otolaryngology Clinical Practice Guideline recommended acupuncture for Allergy Relief, specifically patients with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) who were interested in non pharmacological solutions (Seidman et al., 2015). Acupuncture is recognized as an effective alternative to medical therapies, and is associated with a reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life like for patients who are suffering from allergies. For patients wanting a nonpharmacologic therapy acupuncture for allergies is a great alternative.

If you find that you or those you care for are struggling with allergy symptoms and you are in New York City consider acupuncture for allergy relief at Naturna Institute. We are located on the Upper East Side, New York.

References:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February 2, 2011. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/ToolsTemplates/EntertainmentEd/Tips/Allergies.html

Seidman, M. D., Gurgel, R. K., Lin, S. Y., Schwartz, S. R., Baroody, F. M., Bonner, J. R., … Nnacheta, L. C. (2015). Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis Executive Summary. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 152(2), 197–206. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599814562166

Living with allergies in New York City, NY, can feel like your body is constantly on alert—whether symptoms flare with the seasons or linger year-round. At Naturna, our approach to acupuncture for allergies builds on what you may already know about immune reactions and symptom management, and takes it one step further. We focus on how allergies intersect with stress, hormones, digestion, and overall vitality, especially for women navigating multiple health priorities.

Our care is rooted in integration. Western medicine offers valuable diagnostics and symptom control, while Eastern medicine provides a systems-based understanding of balance and prevention. With acupuncture for allergy relief, we work to support the body’s regulatory mechanisms—particularly the nervous and immune systems—so they may respond more appropriately to environmental triggers. We regularly collaborate with your medical doctors, ensuring acupuncture and lifestyle care complement, rather than replace, existing treatment plans.

What makes Naturna distinct is our emphasis on education as part of care. From the first visit, we engage in detailed lifestyle intake and one-on-one counseling that looks beyond symptoms alone. Allergies rarely exist in isolation; they are often influenced by sleep quality, stress load, nutrition, and hormonal rhythms. Drawing from our broader expertise—including natural medicine for fertility—we apply the same whole-person lens to allergy support, adapting treatments as your body and life evolve.

We offer a range of services that work together: acupuncture, nutrition guidance, and Chinese medicine principles, alongside lifestyle techniques such as breathing practices, stress reduction, and targeted supplement education. Between sessions, we continue the conversation with patient handouts, online resources, and email support. This ongoing guidance helps you build self-awareness and confidence, so you are an active participant in your own care—not just a recipient of treatments.

If you are seeking allergy care that feels supportive, professional, and grounded in both evidence and tradition, Naturna welcomes you. Our New York City, NY practice is designed for those who value thoughtful, integrative health care and want to understand their bodies more deeply. Our goal is to create conditions that may improve comfort, resilience, and quality of life. Contact us today to get started.