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Best of Arlington Hts Award & The 4 Pillars of healing

August 14th, 2012 at 5:44 pm

We JUST received the BEST of Nutritionists AWARD! I will publish press release this week, in a separate article. We are very thrilled at the recognition of our quality and service. More about this to come...

4 Pillars of Healing

This weeks topic is:

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc Naturopathy, Clinical Nutrition and Acupuncture, Herbs, Apple-A-Day Clinic

The Four Pillars of Healing address all areas of Health. The Pillars of Healing were formulated and eloquently discussed by Dr. Leo Galland, an internist practicing integrated medicine in New York City. His book called “Power Healing” should be read. The Four Pillars of Healing are:

1. Relationships – The first pillar deals with the person's interaction with others: family, in the workplace, in groups, spiritual and religious beliefs.

2. Diet and Lifestyle – This pillar deals with maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise and recommends the following:

Intake of a nutrient dense, properly balanced mixture of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats)
Intake of a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants
Intake of nutritional supplements designed to give optimal amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and appropriate essential fatty acids as well as other nutrients to support memory and energy
Regular exercise with a balanced emphasis on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility

3. The Environment – Included in this pillar are the many factors to which a person can be exposed:

· Allergic and reactive foods

· Infections: bacterial, viral, fungal

· Toxic metals: lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminum, tin, arsenic etc.

· Toxic foods: such as sugar, refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, too much saturated fat, food additives and colouring agents

· Xenobiotics: such as petrochemicals, pesticides, herbicides

· Fumes from perfumes and molds

· Exposure to pollen, dust mites, molds, animal dander (from the air, carpets, bedding, basements, old musty books etc, etc.)

· Exposure to gastrointestinal toxins generated by the gut flora from alcohol, ammonia, amines, bacterial cell wall debris and other gut metabolic products

4. Detoxification – Enhancing and optimizing the body's ability to manage increased body burden of toxic metals and xenobiotics, as mentioned above, is important. Detoxification could involve a variety of methods that include:

· Liver detoxification (enzyme driven)

· Gastrointestinal “cleansing”

· Sauna treatment for Xenobiotic detoxification

· Chelation therapy for heavy metal body burden and removal of excessive calcium from atherosclerotic plaque

Attention to all these areas will result in a much healthier you. Please contact us for help with allergy testing and management, balancing of microflora in the gastrointestinal tract, toxic chemical testing and assessment and your individual program to address the above! Or even faster, visit our Store for information of testing/assessment and GI health!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

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Nutrition News

August 8th, 2012 at 1:50 am

Hello

I have posted our August Nutrition News in the newsletter portal http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/239.html

Enjoy!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Natural News article

June 25th, 2012 at 2:40 pm

My website was cited as a source for this issue of Natural News!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Adventures in Healing....Celebrating 15 years!

June 1st, 2012 at 7:29 pm

Adventures in Healing-Celebrating 15 years!

Nutrition News has been postponed until this coming Tuesday just due to the amount of time it takes to author it and other pressing commitments. Since Apple- A -Day Clinic recently celebrated its 15 birthday I thought I'd share with you some of the knowledge of healing that I've gained in that time as well as some of our accomplishments. My clinic has received excellent Better Business Bureau and Angie's list commendations and 5 star rankings across the web. When I think of how difficult is has been to stay in the business of helping people it is nothing short of miraculous!

Over the years, I have helped thousands of you with your health dilemmas. My articles have been read and published in 50 countries. I have been interviewed many times on radio and television and am frequently contacted by press for my opinion on popular health topics. I have taught and lectured to groups of professionals, medical students and to professional organizations on a variety of healing topics.

Here are a few of my thoughts on the topic of how to heal anything.

#1 You have to truly believe the body is capable of healing itself. If you do not believe this is possible it simply cannot manifest.

#2 The clients I have been, and AM privileged to work with are willing to do whatever it takes….money, time,supplement pills, dietary changes, ending a toxic relationship…I repeat WHATEVER IT TAKES to get well.

#3 You must believe totally in natural and ancient healing methods as the “way” nature intended the body to be cared for. Many people have come to me as a “last resort” and I helped many of them but it was short lived as they did not continue to care for themselves properly.

#4 You must believe that health, OR illness for that matter is a cumulative PROCESS and understand the relationship between cause and effect. I have learned time and time again that faulty processes in the various bodily systems…digestion, immune, detoxification, adrenal & hormonal etc are what results in chronic degenerative problems and can be reduced to simple and remedial causes.

Yours in Health!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

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Chinese Herbs

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May 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 am

This week's natural healing episode is dedicated to some natural, but professional strength skin rejuvenation products I have been formulating for some time. There are many others in process based on tons of clinical research and trials. I plan to have a website dedicated entirely to this topic within the next few months. Then they will be marketed via a separate brand. This is my client's chance to try them before anyone other than the testers! I plan to have a 99% organic, chemical and toxin free professional strength line which will address every common skin issue and get rapid results. A completely chemical free sunscreen is in development. Some of the products will overlap, and are strong and effective so I do recommend trying a small size and gaging what is best for your skin type and problem. Following are just a few of the best rejuvenative products available! Let me know if you'd like to try them.

REJUVENATE

A Youthful boost for mature and sun damaged skin.
Increases skin elasticity, plumpness, and improves sun damage by as much as 25% in only six weeks. Patented formula from the soy plant's extracellular matrix provides
an unprecedented revitalization of mature skin...more firmness, hydration, increased elasticity, smoother surface texture and better skin tone.

The technology:
This cream contains phytoestrogens, and when applied topically, these estrogens cause skin cells to
behave like younger skin cells. As you continue to use the product, your skin will take on a more youthful appearance and skin cells will rejuvenate.
You'll notice the results in only one week. Some swear a complete plumping up of skin cells after only ONE application.
And, as your skin cells renew their youthfulness, your other skin care
products will work more efficiently. Apply this cream after cleansing and before other skin care.
Completely non-greasy, lightweight, easily absorbed and appropriate for all skin types including oily skin.

Hint

This cream is also a must for hands and decolletage! These areas are VERY difficult to resurface.

$82.50. Sorry, a sample size is not available. This product qualifies for online coupon discount in my store see this month's events. At present due to limited inventory I do not have the other products available in the store yet or probably for some time. Here is a link Rejuvenate

GLO-UP(R)

Reap the benefits of a full skin peel with no peeling! Reduce sun damage, acne scars! ...and acne!

MY Gly-Luronic serum will provide superb exfoliation, while moisturizing the skin, leaving it smooth, soft and more youthful. Used daily, you'll provide a beautiful texture for makeup applications of all types. With a pH level of 3.4, you'll reap all the benefits of a glycolic acid peel without peeling. Use anywhere you need to exfoliate and moisturize.....face, neck, hands, body. This product is also excellent for acne! :) it is also effective for fading acne scars.

For the face and neck, only a few drops are needed, so don't over apply.

Directions for use:
Cleanse, allow skin to dry.
Squeeze a few drops of serum onto index finger, apply a light layer and massage into the skin.
Allow to absorb completely.
Or, to use as a "glycolic exfoliation pad", apply serum to cotton ball or
cotton pad, thoroughly wipe the skin. Do not rinse.
Layer your other skin care products on top, as desired.
The serum also primes the skin beautifully for makeup application.

This is a extraordinary formulation that is long-lasting.
Store in a cool, *dry* place for 24 month shelf-life.
Ingredients:
Deionized Water, Glycolic Acid Ultrapure tm (buffered w/ Ammonium Hydroxide), Aloe Vera Gel, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Ethoxydiglycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Methylisothiazolinone (Preservative)

TIGHTEN-UP(R)

TIGHTEN-UP contains a non-sensitizing cosmeceutical derived from sesame that has been shown to have an immediate tightening affect when applied to skin in concentrations of 10 percent. My Product contains 20%! In clinical tests on 20 women, DEEP lines and wrinkles were reduced by 13 percent after 30 minutes, according to manufacturer SEPPIC. These results are extremely encouraging and I expect this product to gain a great audience as a face, neck and body firmer! I have noticed some cumulative firming effects with regular use. Testers have even reported positive results with respect to the dreaded "turkey neck".

2 Dram trial $12.99

No full size product is yet available. Directions for use:

As a MASK: Mix equal parts of warm water and apply as a thin film to face and neck or body. Allow to dry for 30 to 45 minutes and rinse well with copius amounts of water, apply moisturizer. Use two to three times per week for cumulative benefits.

This product can also be mixed with moisturizer and worn under makeup although I have preferred the results as a mask.

Recommended by Dr OZ!

12% Argireline® Anti Aging Facial Cream
Inhibits the SNARE complex
A Topical Alternative to Botox Injections

Dr Oz Recommended!!

Facial wrinkles are caused by a number of factors including:

--Sun damage which breaks down the skin's collagen and elastin
--Loss of skin moisture
--Repetitive facial movements....squinting, frowning, sleep positions
--Slower cell turnover and cell growth as the skin ages.

ARGIRELINE® is a hexapeptide (six naturally occurring amino acids in combination) .

The active ingredient in Argireline® is acetyl hexapeptide 3 (AH3), a deep penetrating, powerful amino peptide that helps to relax the intensity and frequency of facial muscle contractions.

Within minutes you'll notice a "lifted" feeling after applying our formulation to your skin.

Argireline® also deters the degeneration of collagen/elastin, smoothes the skin, and reduces the depth of lines and wrinkles.

Remarkably effective on forehead, around the eyes, between the brows and around the mouth.

Use it on face, neck and décolleté.

Clinical studies show a 17% reduction in facial lines in only 15 days, and a 27% reduction in 30 days.  Clinicals were performed with a concentration of 5% Argireline®.  Our product contains 12% in a cream formulation.

The results of Argireline® are cumulative.THE SNARE COMPLEX

The Snare Complex results when the formation of proteins in aging skin (this occurs naturally as the skin ages), stimulate the skin's neurotransmitters causing facial muscle contractions.

The repetitive nature of these contractions contributes to the formation of lines and wrinkles.
Argireline has been clinically shown to inhibit the SNARE complex.
By inhibiting the SNARE complex, the skin produces few lines and wrinkles.

HINT: This works even better at nighttime in conjunction with our frown plasters and magnets! A trial size is $7.99 and a fullsize is $59.99.

If you are interested in trying any of my products please contact me by phone or email. I have a small amount of samples on hand and they go quickly!

Nutrition News next week!

12% Airgiline Cream

Yours in skin rejuvenation! Visit my Beautiful Skin Beautique of my store for our awesome products!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

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Arlington Heights, IL

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DETOX with DOC

May 16th, 2012 at 5:05 pm

Life can be a dirty place, and whether you're 20 or 100 you've probably accumulated some excess toxins in your body and some emotional baggage in your mind. These poisons can come from concrete things like pesticides in your food, pollution and chemicals that you consume in the form of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Taking regular breaks away from the daily grind is essential for emotional peace and physical health.

But they can also be more abstract, in the form of things like too much stress, negative media, advertising, relationship problems and inner conflicts. So when you think about detoxing, it's important to not only detoxify your body but also your mind and spirit.

14 Essential Detox Tips

While spring is often considered the ideal time to detox, fall, is also an important season for cleansing. The shorter days and cooler temperatures lead to decreases in your metabolism and mood, and may trigger a desire to eat more than you normally do. Detoxing in the spring andfall can help to lift your spirits, increase your energy and help you feel your best. Ideally, a real detoxification program takes into account a person's health, motivation lifestyle and attitude.

However, some other forms of detoxing can become a part of your everyday life. The tips that follow include these, and I recommend using them on a regular basis to keep your life mentally, physically and emotionally healthy and in balance.

1. EXERCISE:It will help you relieve stress and improves your circulation and overall health.

2. Eat organic. As much as possible, choose foods free of pesticides, genetically modified ingredients and other additives. If you must budget, choose organic animal products (meat, eggs and dairy) first, as they tend to accumulate toxins faster. Next, choose organic versions of the most heavily polluted produce, such as these 20 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides.

3. Be careful of what drugs you take. Sometimes medication is necessary, but you may want to think twice before use many cause side effects and may contain chemicals that can damage your liver and kidneys.

4. Quit smoking. Cigarettes contain over 4,000 different chemicals.

5. Use natural cleaning products in your home. Using typical cleaning sprays and air fresheners at least once a week can increase your problems with allergy and asthma.
Instead, opt for microfiber or steam for all of your cleaning needs. If you choose to use cleaning products, you can opt for natural varieties such as Enviro-Rite or other green cleaners.

6. MEDITATE It's a simple (and free) way to detoxify your mind and spirit.

7. Make sure you're SLEEPING well. Like refueling a car or taking a drink of water, it's thought that sleep refreshes your body and helps to restore the energy that you've used up during the day. Says Dr. Neil B. Kavey, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, sleep is the time when your body is able to do repair work.

8. Limit your alcohol intake. Alcohol is a poison, and in excess amounts it will cause harm to your body. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, most adults can use alcohol moderately -- meaning up to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women and older people -- and not experience problems. (One drink equals one 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.)

9. FORGIVE Most of us will harbor (or are harboring right now) feelings of pain, anger, resentment and hurt against someone we feel did us wrong. If they are not released, by way of forgiveness, these negative notions will slowly drain your energy while fanning the fires of chronic stress.

10. Turn off the TV. Your mind needs a break from the advertisements, the negative news and the celebrity gossip.

11. DeCLUTTER One of the basic tenants of feng shui, which is an ancient art of creating a harmonious environment in your home using space, placement of objects, color and more to keep vital energy aligned, is that clutter represents stagnant energy.

In order for energy, or chi, to flow -- and therefore for your home to feel peaceful, support your mental and emotional well-being and provide a sanctuary for you to reside in -- the clutter must be cleared.

Make sure anything you put in or on your body (food, personal care products, makeup) is as pure and toxin-free as possible.

11. VOLUNTEER. People who donate their time to a cause report feeling a heightened sense of well-being, relief from insomnia, and various other physical, mental and emotional benefits.

12. Switch to natural personal care products. The vast majority -- some 89 percent -- of the 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products (products that you rub into your scalp and skin, spread onto your face and trust on your body) have never been evaluated for safety by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other institution. I have been in the process of formulating an all natural skin care line since my debacle with a sunscreen three years ago...98% organic free of parabens, toxins, and other unmentionables it contains the highest levels of "skinceuticals" available anywhere. If you'd like more information and samples as they become available please email me doctaryn@aol.com and I will add you to my list for notifications.

13. Challenge your mind. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that challenging your brain with mentally stimulating leisure activities (including playing board games or cards, doing crossword puzzles, reading, writing, and playing musical instruments) is great for your mind. 14. Tune out things that bring you down. This could be your gossiping coworkers, a meddling relative, or annoying instant messages. Whatever the poison, learn to ignore it for your own sanity's sake.

I have been DECLUTTERING and DETOXIFYING my life and Apple-A-Day Clinic to make it more rewarding for all participants read more about SPEEDHEALING here @

May 2012 Events

I'll be redesigning my facebook page soooon......to fit the timeline format so try to be patient.

See you next week for rejuvenative ideas.

For those of you whom have supported me through my evolution....Thank you.

Best of Health!

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DANGEROUS Dietary Supplements-Response to Dateline 3/18! Special Report

March 21st, 2012 at 4:39 pm

I have postponed our detox article for this week in order to address concerns stemming from a Dateline program which aired this week:

March 19, 2011

Are Dietary Supplements Safe?

Dateline NBC Tonight — March 18, 2012

Story Overview

Chris Hansen of Dateline aired a 30 minute story on March 18^th, 2012 that detailed poor quality and dangerous dietary supplement manufacturing and testing practices. The story featured a dietary supplement, Total Body Formula (a liquid multivitamin weight loss product). Several consumers were interviewed who suffered harm (dramatically illustrated by complete hair loss). Chris Hansen's investigation determined that the product contained dangerous levels of selenium due to an error in how the product was manufactured. Additionally, the story showed tape from court proceedings in which a manufacturing employee recounted unacceptable manufacturing processes, such as the use of panty hose to strain out unidentified black particulate from the supplement mixture. Further, to compound the situation, this product was not tested accurately. Specifically, the lab (Atlas Bioscience) that ‘tested' this product produced a certificate of analysis that failed to find the high selenium. This lab was investigated by Chris Hansen posing as a supplement manufacturer. In this investigation, the lab produced a certificate of analysis without any findings, despite the fact that the sample provided by Dateline had been purposefully adulterated with arsenic (toxic heavy metal) and sibutramine (an appetite suppressant drug). When labs provide certificate of analyses that are not based on testing, the practice is known in the industry as ‘dry-labbing'. Dateline interviewed Dan Fabricant, Director of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs at the FDA, who spoke to the FDA's current and continued efforts to crack down on these practices.

Strengths of the story

The investigation highlighted a serious issue which the dietary supplement industry itself is concerned about.
The investigation did not characterize the poorly made and tested supplement as indicative of the state of the industry as whole. At the outset of the story, Chris Hansen noted that the majority of dietary supplement manufacturers and laboratories are responsible and produce safe supplements.
Dateline stressed the importance of using licensed or otherwise qualified laboratories to test dietary supplements.

Limitations of this story

While this investigation revealed a significant problem, it did not include context in terms of the many reputable and responsible dietary supplement manufacturers and laboratories. The result was a report that could be interpreted to mean that the relatively few ‘bad actors' in the industry represent the industry as a whole – which they do not.
This report did not present the integrative healthcare provider as a viable solution – a knowledgeable guide for the public in their use of dietary supplements.
There was no mention of the many industry self-policing activities including third party certification of manufacturing (NSF, NPA, etc.), acceptable laboratory qualification and certification practices (ISO certification, split sample testing, etc.) and additional industry self-initiated quality efforts such as our distributor: (Emerson Quality Program, Natural Products Foundation TruLabel Program, etc.)

Suggested actions based on this story

Practitioners, like myself, have a responsibility to provide their patients with recommendations based upon reliably high quality dietary supplements.

Emerson Quality Program^SM(EQP):
Emerson Quality Program (emersonecologics.com/quality) provides a thorough summary of the specific quality specifications and practices of each participating brand. [Logged in practitioners can click on the seal of any EQP Partner brand and then view their detailed Quality Summary for a full view into their manufacturing and testing practices.]
EQP Partners have been assessed by:
- A rigorous review of their standard operating procedures, ingredient and product specifications, supplier and laboratory qualification program

- Independent product testing by one of Emerson's qualified laboratories (each one qualified by an on-site audit, document review and blind split sample testing)

- On-site audit of all EQP Gold Partners and any other EQP Partner who has not been audited by a third party certifier (NSF, NPA, etc.) within the last year
One of the most important benefits for patients who seek guidance from healthcare professionals is that they obtain individualized supplement recommendations and are then monitored for response. Regular monitoring by a trained healthcare practitioner will help to identify adverse reactions in a timely manner and thus minimize the potential for harm from supplements.
We agree with the call of the dietary supplement industry to the FDA to take strong enforcement action against unscrupulous dietary supplement brands, manufacturers and testing companies.
We actively support the use of safe and high quality dietary supplements in the optimization of health.

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The real TRUTH about yeast infections!

March 14th, 2012 at 5:12 pm

Educating yourself about your candida infection is the first and
most important step in curing this painful, annoying and
relatively dangerous chronic condition and taking
responsibility for your health and well-being.

Although yeast infection (known by the names of Candida, Monilia or
Thrush) is in fact a very common condition, (as three out
of four women develop it at some point in their lifetimes),
it is little discussed. Most people regard candida
infection as a 'on the surface' problem that should be
treated with creams and antibiotics whereas few are aware of its
potentially risky and longterm complications.

Yeast Infection is first and foremost an internal problem. Like
most chronic conditions, there is never one cause for this
fungal problem and thus yeast infection cannot be
permanently eliminated using medications or creams that
work superficially to mask symptoms and fail to tackle the root factors
that trigger the formation of candida infection in the
first place.

The problem is that the majority of yeast infection sufferers
choose to leave it in the hands of others: Doctors,
pharmacists, drugs and over the counter products and cleanses. They
willingly choose NOT to take responsibility for their
candida condition, for their health and for their own body, and restore a functioning ecosystem in their bodies.

If you suffer from yeast infection then you must have experienced
the confusion stemmed from conflicting advice and from
information overload. Honest information about vaginal yeast infection
or any other type of candida infection is harder to come by than
ever before, and nearly everyone has been misled at one
time or another. I know I have seen hundrededs of people waste literally thousands
of dollars on candida treatment programs that didn't
"work " and anti-yeast infection products that didn't do
anything except postpone their getting qualified help.

Furthermore, to successfully navigate through today's jungle of
misleading, dishonest and conflicting information, you're
going to have to become a very shrewd and discriminating consumer.

There are in fact, alternative, cheap, safe, natural and holistic
health practices and methods necessary to permanently
eliminate the symptoms of this disease and cure the root
internal cause of yeast infection regardless of its type,
location, or level of severity.

To effectively overcome candida infection, you need to be aware of
the real cause of yeast infection and be able to identify
its symptoms. You need to know how to self-test and get a proper assessment of your actual " candida" condition, learn about the dietary principals
needed to maintain a candida free environment and
about the complementary treatments that will help you battle
against the negative effects and complications of your yeast infection, and restore your immune system and digestion.

We also offer a wonderful suppository for a yeast-free vagina.

By coming in and then, educating yourself and implementing

the steps you need to take in order to address
deal with your condition and help your
body heal itself you will control the fungal overgrowth from the
inside out and you can and will eliminate the pain, annoyance,
humiliation and frustration associated with this condition
and feel more in control. Additionally, as wonderful side benefits
you'll feel more energized, healthier and vibrant. You will also
enjoy improved digestion, enhanced vision, and healthier hair,
skin and nails.

I have helped hundreds of clients with this and other forms of intestinal dysbiosis and I am sure that I can help you. Please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment and remember I do offer a short FREE consult which answers general questions with respect towards what to expect....Really what do you have to LOSE?

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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SEASONAL allergies????? Chinese Medicine to the RESCUE-Special Report

March 7th, 2012 at 7:04 pm

Many reputatable sources are predicting a horrible allergy season here's some HOPE!Often referred to as "hay fever," allergic rhinitis can be caused by a variety of relatively harmless substances, ranging from pollen and dust to animal dander. The most common form of allergic rhinitis is seasonal allergic rhinitis, which typically occurs at the same time each year when certain plants are in bloom.

Other people can be afflicted with perennial allergic rhinitis (which may occur at any given time of the year) or occupational allergic rhinitis (which is caused by an allergic reaction to substances in the workplace, such as chemicals or grains). All told, between 10 percent and 20 percent of the general population is believed to have some form of allergic rhinitis, with direct and indirect health care costs totaling between $4.5 and $7.7 billion per year in the U.S. alone.¹

In China, acupuncture and herbal remedies have been used to combat symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis successfully for centuries. Previous research has shown, for instance, that Chinese herbal medicine can treat atopic dermatitis, while acupuncture has been proven effective in relieving the symptoms a number of allergic conditions. However, few studies have examined the combined use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. One popular remedy is Bi Yan Pian.

A study in the September 2004 issue of Allergy has concluded that a combination of Chinese herbs and weekly acupuncture sessions may be more effective than a placebo at relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. The authors of the study also suggest that future research be conducted to investigate the effectiveness of an acupuncture-herb combination in the treatment of other conditions.²

In the study, a total of 52 patients between the ages of 20 and 58, all diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis, were randomly assigned to a traditional Chinese medicine group or a control group. In the TCM group, patients received a standardized 20-minute acupuncture treatment once a week for six weeks, with points on the Large Intestine, Gallbladder, Lung and Liver meridians stimulated. Additional points were selected based on each patient's individual symptoms. All of the patients were treated while in a supine position. After the needles were inserted, they were manipulated to obtain de qi. The needles were manipulated again 10 minutes after the start of treatment.

Along with acupuncture, TCM patients received a basic herbal formula (consisting of schizonepeta, chrysanthemum, cassia seed, plantago seed and tribulus), which they were instructed to take as a decoction three times per day, parallel to acupuncture treatment. In addition to the basic formula, every patient received a second formula tailored to the patient's individual TCM diagnosis.

In the control group, patients were given acupuncture at standardized non-acupuncture points distant from meridians, and were treated superficially with needles smaller than those used on the TCM patients. The needles were not manipulated, and the same points were needled at each acupuncture session. Control patients also received a non-specific herbal formula comprised of coix seed, licorice, poria, hops, oryza, barley, hawthorn fruit, and medicated leaven.

To measure the effect of each therapy, patients used a visual analogue scale to rate the severity of hay fever suffered during the previous week on a 10-point scale, and an assessment-of-change scale to measure any changes in symptoms. Patients also filled out an allergic rhinitis questionnaire to rate the severity of symptoms, and a pair of quality-of-life surveys. In addition, patients were asked to document the number of anti-allergy drugs taken for one week.

Patient Surveys Find Favorable Results for Acupuncture/Herb Combination

At the start of the study, visual analogue scores for each group were nearly identical (4.1 for the TCM group, 4.2 for the control group). By the end of the study period, however, the severity of hay fever was "significantly less pronounced in the TCM group" than in the control patients, and instances of remission (represented by a 0 or 1 on the visual analogue scale) occurred twice as often in TCM patients compared to patients in the control group.

Similar results were seen in the assessment-of-change scores and the rhinitis questionnaire. Improvement on the assessment-of-change score was observed in 85 percent of the TCM patients versus only 40 percent of control patients. An analysis of the rhinitis questionnaire, meanwhile, found that TCM patients experienced improvements in allergy symptoms in the eyes and nose, higher levels of physical activity, and an improved psychological condition compared to patients in the control group.

Intake of anti-allergy drugs also dropped dramatically among TCM patients. According to the researchers, "the permitted drug intake for allergic rhinitis symptoms decreased substantially, from 7.7 to 3.4 points in the TCM group, whereas we found only a slight decrease in the control group (7.7-6.0)."

The acupuncture-herb combination appeared to be well-tolerated by patients in both groups. Two patients in the TCM group complained of pain due to needle insertion, as did one patient in the control group. A second control patient complained of hematoma, while a third suffered from paresthesia in one arm, which persisted for 7 days. Five patients (two TCM, three control) complained that the herbal decoction either tasted bitter or made them feel nauseous. However, none of the patients experienced "severe or serious adverse events" that would have caused them to leave the trial.

Limitations and Conclusions

The scientists noted that their study methods contained some restrictions that might have impacted the quality of their research. For instance, they stated that one of the questionnaires used in the study may have been "methodologically inefficient" because of the potential for low patient compliance. In addition, the acupuncture-herb therapy used in the trial lasted only 6 weeks; other studies have indicated that longer treatment times and more individualized therapies have resulted in better patient outcomes.^3,4

After taking the limitations into account, the authors suggested that the combination of acupuncture and an herbal decoction, tailored to the patient and administered according to the diagnostic principles of traditional Chinese medicine, could be effective in treating mild-to-moderate forms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. As they noted in the study's conclusion:

"We could show that this treatment was efficacious in improving global severity rating and in affecting disease-related quality of life parameters after 6 weeks of treatment when compared with sham needling plus a non-specific herbal formulation ... Taking into account the above-mentioned limitations of the study, we conclude that acupuncture plus Chinese herbal formulations may offer relief in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Our findings support further investigations of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in this and other diseases."

References

Management of Allergic Rhinitis in the Working-Age Population . Summary, Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 67. AHRQ Publication No. 03-E013, February 2003. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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