Chronic Sinusitus and PC 3

The area of PC3 absolutely can be used for allergies. I don&#39t believe this can be explained from a TCM standpoint, but from Dr. Tan&#39s Balance Method it makes perfect sense. Within the balance method, a diagnosis is made based on which meridian(s) is effected. In the case of allergies, it is often the stomach meridian. Once this diagnosis is made, other meridians are selected that "balance" the effected meridian. The stomach meridian is balanced by the stomach, large intestine, pericardium, and spleen meridians. Once a meridian is chosen to be treated, points are then selected based on an "image" of the effected area. So using the arm to image the head would put the chin at the fingers and the top of the head at the top of the shoulder. This would put the nose somewhere near the elbow level. This is why the area of Pc3 works so well. Typically, you can expect to see results with this method within seconds or minutes of needle placement (i.e. less pain, less congestion, less pressure, etc.). Acupressure can be done, but I would focus an area from the elbow/knee and ~3 inches distal. You can use any of the above mentioned meridians for this. Often times more tender points are what is used with acupuncture. In my practice, I will frequently put 3 needles in the area of St36 bilaterally. This will usually produce an instant decrease in pain and congestion.

I agree with Chad in that seeking an acupuncturist would likely be very helpful with your allergies. With a course of treatment, you should see significant and long lasting results.

Thank you for the advice, I&#39ll check into local options.