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ORANGE COUNTY ACUPUNCTURE

A Gentle and Caring Approach

A visit with Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac., PhD

FERTILITY

PAIN RELIEF

STRESS

FATIGUE

WOMEN"S HEALTH

ALLERGIES

DIGESTION

SUCCESS

STORIES

Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Holistic Nutritionist

Can't breathe?  Can't smell?

Horrible headaches? Sneezing?

Rashes?  Hives?  Itching? Eczema?

Does your face and eyes swell up with red, irritating itching or pain?  Are you afraid to know which way the wind blows for fear of an allergic reaction?! Do you love your dog or cat… but you can't get too close to love it back?!

How many signs and symptoms do allergies have?..  Too numerous to mention. 

Symptoms vary from individual to individual and can range from a heightened allergic reaction to merely a mild sensitivity.

Who is affected?  Just about any age group! But you don't have to suffer anymore.

Many adults suffer from asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, chronic rhinitis, lack of smell and lack of taste. The side effects of Western pharmaceuticals can be dangerous causing damage and toxicity in the liver and kidneys.  Additionally, drugs merely mask the symptoms and never treat the root cause!  Sometimes they don't work all! 

Many children suffer from food, chemical, environmental, and airborne toxins.  Many ADD, ADHD, and autistic children suffer as well.  Every generation seems to become more immune deficient in acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional and dietary recommendations, supplements and herbal prescriptions unlock the door which can return to health. 

If you are an allergy sufferer, here are studies that might interest you ...

In November 2004 Pediatrics published results evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating allergy symptoms of a group of school-age children with chronic allergies.  Half of the children received two sessions per week for eight weeks of properly conducted acupuncture at a depth of 1.2- 2.4 cm. The other half received placebo or “sham” acupuncture (this means that the points were only superficially/minimally punctured at a depth of .3 cm). Results indicated that the first group who had received properly conducted acupuncture had better allergy symptom scores and more symptom-free days, both during the treatment, and during the months that followed.  The effect lasted for about 10 weeks after the treatment just about a season!

In another study in September 2004 issue of Allergy Magazine, 52 participants between the ages of 20 and 58 were given 20 minutes acupuncture treatments for six weeks. They were also given a Chinese herbal prescription.  A control group was given “sham” acupuncture.  The acupuncture and herbal prescription group improved!.. Reporting less allergy symptoms in the eyes and nose, higher levels of physical activity, and an improved psychological condition. Acupuncture and herbal medicine has little if any side effects.  It nourishes our organ systems and promotes more natural holistic healing.

I have treated hundreds of cases with alternative medicine successfully and hope I can help you.  If your body is very acidic you are more prone to allergies and sensitivities.  Part of resolving allergy issues are helping our bodies become more alkaline, with good dietary nutritional guidance. I'm also trained in NAET (Nambutripad Allergy Elimination Techniques).

I've seen hundreds of patient cases where allergies are the results of a bacteria, yeast, fungus, or parasites in our system.  Once removed the body becomes more alkaline and can function optimally. 

Let me help you or your family members.  If we treat the root cause, symptoms can diminish and be relieved.

Here is my dog after his allergy treatment!