Spring is here – and with it, peak pollen season. Millions of people in Germany and around the world are already experiencing the typical symptoms: itchy eyes, a stuffy nose, sneezing, and shortness of breath. Hay fever is one of the most common allergic diseases, triggered by contact with pollen from trees, grasses, and herbs. But while many sufferers rely on antihistamines or cortisone preparations, interest in alternative therapies is growing. One of these: augmented acupuncture according to Dr. Kovic.
Pollen count 2025 – A particularly intense year?
According to current forecasts, the 2025 pollen season will be particularly severe. The mild winter and the early start of vegetation meant that birch, hazel, and alder pollen were already present in many regions in February. In May, grass and rye pollen are now causing the most problems. Meteorologists and allergists expect high levels of pollen to persist into July, especially in urban areas.
Typical symptoms and challenges
The most common complaints include:
- Sneezing and stuffy nose
- Watery, itchy or red eyes
- Cough, shortness of breath or allergic asthma
- Lack of concentration, fatigue
Many patients also suffer from a reduced quality of life – sleep problems, reduced performance and psychological stress are not uncommon.
Augmented acupuncture according to Kovic: What is it?
The augmented acupuncture is a modern development of the classic Acupuncture. Traditional needle stimuli are supplemented (“augmented”) with additional stimuli such as electrical impulses, lasers, or microcurrents. The aim is to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment and achieve deeper regulation in the nervous system and Immune system .
Especially in the case of allergies such as hay fever, this method can help to calm the overactive immune system and regulate inflammatory reactions.
How does augmented acupuncture work for allergies?
- Diagnosis: First, an individual medical history is taken by a qualified specialist.
- Treatment: Fine needles are inserted into specific acupuncture points. These points are based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), particularly the lung meridian.
- Increase: The needles are stimulated with weak current, laser or other methods.
- Objective: The immune system's overreaction is dampened, histamine levels can be lowered, and cortisol levels can be increased. This calms the mucous membranes and balances the body's overall response.
How effective is augmented acupuncture?
Studies and reports show that many patients experience significant relief of symptoms after just one session – without any drug-related side effects.
If the therapy does not show a significant effect in the first session, no better results can be expected even with repeated sessions. A systematic treatment in the context of Chinese medicine should be undertaken.
Who is this method suitable for?
Augmented acupuncture is particularly suitable for:
- People with seasonal allergies (hay fever)
- Patients who do not tolerate medication well
- Allergy sufferers with chronic complaints or asthma
- People who prefer gentle, holistic therapy
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