A 28-year-old woman came to our acupuncture clinic in a state of panic – her entire body was covered with hives. It had started two weeks earlier and nothing was helping. Benadryl gave temporary relief, but the hives just came back. They were red, raised and itchy. This hives acupuncture case study describes how acupuncture totally resolved her hives in just seven treatments.
Hives & Urticaria – The Problem With Two Names
WebMD states, ” Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly — either as a result of the body’s reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting.”
Acute urticaria affects 15-20% of the general population at some time during their lifetime. Chronic urticaria affects 2-3% of individuals over their lifetime.
Hives Acupuncture Case Study
At Raleigh Acupuncture we treat a great deal of urticaria. This hives acupuncture case study is a typical example. Chinese medicine recognizes hives as heat trapped in the skin. Treatment involves clearing away that toxic heat and strengthening the body to avoid harboring that heat in the future.
Our bodies carry excess heat in all sorts of ways. Menopausal women have night sweats and hot flashes. Certain people sweat profusely when they are anxious. We all know the heat of a fever when we are sick. All of these are examples of different types of excess heat accumulated in the body due to imbalances and disharmonies. Hives are another example of excess heat, this time trapped in the skin.
There are specific acupuncture points known for clearing heat that is trapped in the skin. Other points help the body avoid building up heat in the first place. A combination of these types of points were used in treating our patient with hives described in this hives acupuncture case study.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Urticaria
At Raleigh Acupuncture we have developed a highly effective treatment for resolving hives. Patients lay face down on the treatment table. A series of sterile, single-use, hair thin needles are inserted on the arms, back and legs. Each point in the treatment serves a specific purpose to resolve hives. In combination, they can clear heat and restore balance to the body.
Some of the acupuncture points used in this hives acupuncture case study included BL13, BL17, BL18 and BL40. In addition, a powerful point to clear heat is located on the arms and is named Li11. Chinese herbal formulas also have a powerful effect clearing toxic heat from the skin. The specific herbs are determined based on the unique presentation of each patient. Herbs are safe, natural and have no side effects.
Speedy Recovery
Our patient started feeling better after her first treatment. After four treatments her hives were 80% better. The last three treatments were staggered a month apart, to help reinforce her body’s own healing capacity. Hives would not bother her again.
Next Steps
This hives acupuncture case study is a typical example of how we treat hives and urticaria, and the excellent results you can expect from treatment.
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What our Clients are Saying
My whole life I broke out in hives when I exercised. It was always the areas where I sweat. It would last the day and then clear up. Obviously something I could live with. But still a bother. My wife gave me an acupuncture treatment for my birthday (to relax) at Raleigh Acupuncture Associates. They asked if I had any issues and I just mentioned about the hives. They treated for that plus stress. I was really surprised the next time I ran because I didn’t break out as much. So I went back for some more sessions. After six appointments the rashes didn’t come up anymore. I don’t know what exactly they did, but it worked. I highly recommend them.
After I gave birth to my son I developed hives. They were triggered by stress. Medications didn’t help. I felt like I was losing my mind. The hives caused more stress, and the condition was getting worse and worse. I did some research on the internet and found Raleigh Acupuncture. After just three treatments my hives were 50% better. I continued treatment for a few months until they were 100% cured. It’s been six months since my last treatment and still no hives, even when I’m stressed. I’m very grateful to Raleigh Acupuncture. My whole family goes to them now because they are such good health care providers.
