Acupuncture for Allergies in Lewes
Allergies can affect how you breathe, sleep, focus, and move through the day. Whether it’s seasonal hay fever, chronic sinus issues, skin reactions, or food sensitivities, acupuncture offers a clear, drug-free way to help your system respond more effectively.
In Chinese medicine, allergies are seen as signs that the body's defensive systems are either overreacting or under-resourced. The aim of treatment is not to suppress symptoms but to support the body in regulating them more clearly — so you become less reactive over time.
What I Treat
People often come for help with:
Hay fever (sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion)
Sinus congestion and pressure
Skin-related allergies (eczema, hives, rashes)
Food sensitivities and digestive reactions
Chronic inflammation linked to immune dysregulation
Allergy symptoms that flare with stress or fatigue
Whether symptoms are year-round or seasonal, acupuncture helps reduce reactivity and support clearer regulation.
A Chinese Medicine View of Allergies
In classical Chinese medicine, allergic patterns often involve:
The Lungs, which govern the skin and nose
The Spleen, responsible for digestion and immune response
The Liver, which regulates flow and helps process what the body takes in
The Kidneys, which store reserves and stabilise long-term regulation
Allergy symptoms may be caused by external triggers (like pollen or dust), but treatment focuses on how your body is responding internally.
When the system is overactive, treatment calms and clears. When it’s weakened, treatment strengthens and supports.
What to Expect from Treatment
We start with a full consultation to look at your symptom history, what tends to trigger flare-ups, and what other systems might be under strain (e.g. digestion, sleep, or stress).
Treatment may include:
Acupuncture to regulate immune response and reduce inflammation
Local or distal points to clear sinuses, ease itching, or calm skin
Moxibustion or cupping when cold or damp patterns are involved
Food and lifestyle advice where relevant — based on Chinese medicine, not fads
Most people feel calmer during treatment and notice gradual changes in reactivity over a course of sessions.
Ongoing and Preventative Care
Acupuncture can be used reactively (during a flare-up) or preventatively — especially before known seasonal triggers like spring or autumn.
By supporting the body before symptoms intensify, treatment can help reduce the severity and duration of allergic responses over time.
Start with a Conversation
If you’re struggling with allergy symptoms and looking for a clear, drug-free approach, acupuncture may help.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk things through and see whether this feels like the right approach for you.