Sinus health! 26% suffers from sinus issues in Ireland. For many people spring and summer time are more common to suffer with acute sinus issues . The western medical main treatments are steroids, antibiotics & anti histamines. Although these products work they also cause side effects in the body further weakening our immunity system and causing imbalances in the body. One of the complaints is to blame the pollen .. I like the idea of improving our own health to be able to address natures natural occurrence. I’ve had many successful outcome treating Sinus issues which includes acute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis & rhinitis. When we balance our own system the body is well! Some of the main patterns that cause sinus issues as follows: The lung system is the first line of defence. In TCM the lung system starts at the tip of the nose right down the back of the throat and includes the lungs. Imbalance of the lungs .. eg this can often be noticed during an assessment as too much heat in the lungs sometimes even before a client experiences symptoms . As external pathogens attack our body.. the lung system brings about accumulation of phlegm which is expelled in the form of mucus. A weakened spleen.. or weakened digestive system. The spleen produces phlegm while the lungs stores phlegm!! Unhealthy eating patterns or eating foods that don’t agree with you. The Liver is under pressure or aggravated ( caused by stress, unexpressed emotions )which will invade other systems in the body therefore causing lung imbalance. All of above can be addressed with a good health care plan , Acupuncture Treatments and sometimes Medicinal Herbs can be prescribed.