According to Oriental medical theory, the symptoms and signs that indicate a Western diagnosis of allergies relate to imbalances in the meridian and Organ Systems of the body. These imbalances may stem from a variety of causes, including stress, poor diet, constitutional weakness, pollutants and environmental toxins. Over time, if imbalances remain within the body, they will affect the functions of the Organ Some of these Organ Systems are involved in the production of Wei Qi (pronounced “way chee”).

According to the theories of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, it is important to have the correct quality and quantity of Wei Qi which is function to protect and defend the body against foreign substancescirculating around the body in order to stay healthy.

Acupuncture and Herbal medicine support and strengthen the systems of the body that are involved in the production of Wei Qi. By building up the supply of Wei Qi, and facilitating the smooth and free flow of it through the body, symptoms and signs related to allergies could be greatly reduced or eliminated.