Eczema and Asthma Treatment with TCM
Eczema and asthma represent two of the most common chronic conditions affecting millions worldwide. These interconnected conditions often appear together, sharing underlying inflammatory patterns that can significantly impact daily life and overall wellbeing.
Both conditions manifest through your body's heightened immune responses - eczema through inflamed, irritated skin that may be dry, itchy, or prone to flare-ups, while asthma affects your respiratory system with symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent coughing.
With extensive experience treating inflammatory and respiratory conditions, we understand the frustration many patients feel when conventional treatments only provide temporary relief or come with unwanted side effects. Our integrative approach addresses not just the symptoms but the underlying patterns contributing to these conditions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a comprehensive framework for understanding eczema and asthma that goes beyond surface-level symptom management. Rather than treating these as separate conditions, TCM recognizes the deep connections between your skin, lungs, and overall constitutional health, addressing the root imbalances affecting your body's protective and respiratory functions.
How TCM Views Eczema and Asthma
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, both eczema and asthma are understood as manifestations of underlying energetic imbalances, particularly involving:
Lung Qi deficiency - affecting your body's ability to regulate breathing and protect against external irritants
Spleen Qi weakness - impacting digestion and your body's ability to process nutrients and eliminate dampness
Blood heat and wind - creating the inflammatory patterns seen in eczema flare-ups
Kidney Yang deficiency - affecting your body's fundamental energy and immune regulation
Why do Eczema and Asthma Often Occur Together?
In TCM, the lungs and skin are intimately connected - both are considered part of your body's protective barrier against external influences. Think about what happens in winter: cold, dry air makes your skin dry and cracked while also triggering coughs and respiratory irritation. This isn't coincidental - in TCM theory, the lungs "open to the skin" and both organs work together to regulate your body's interaction with the environment. When one system becomes imbalanced, it often affects the other, which is why many people experience both skin and breathing issues simultaneously.
Our treatment combines traditional acupuncture techniques with a modern understanding of inflammatory and respiratory conditions. We create personalised treatment plans that may include:
Our Holistic Approach to Treatment
Acupuncture - Specific point combinations to regulate immune function, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your body's natural defenses
QRNow® Ear Acupuncture - Semi-permanent needles placed in the ears provide continuous therapeutic stimulation between sessions, supporting ongoing treatment benefits at home
Cupping Therapy - Traditional technique to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support the body's natural healing processes
Red Light Therapy - Advanced photobiomodulation treatment that helps reduce inflammation, promote cellular healing, and support skin repair
Lifestyle and Dietary Guidance - Identifying potential triggers and implementing supportive practices for long-term management
Breathing Techniques - Teaching methods to support respiratory function and reduce anxiety around breathing difficulties
Stress Management - Addressing the stress-inflammation cycle that often exacerbates both conditions
The Healing Journey
Recovery from eczema and asthma is rarely straightforward, and we understand the frustration many patients feel after trying numerous treatments with limited success. Our approach acknowledges these challenges while offering genuine hope for meaningful improvement.
TCM recognises that healing occurs layer by layer. First, we focus on calming acute symptoms and reducing flare-up frequency. Then, we gradually strengthen your body's constitutional health, helping you build resilience against triggers while carefully monitoring your response to treatment.
We understand that both eczema and asthma can be unpredictable conditions, with symptoms that may vary seasonally, with stress levels, or seemingly without pattern. Our treatment approach adapts to these fluctuations, providing consistent support through both stable periods and challenging flare-ups.
Why Choose TCM for Eczema and Asthma?
Many people come to TCM after frustrating experiences with conventional medicine, where treatment may focus solely on symptom suppression through steroid creams, inhalers, or medications that come with unwanted side effects or lose effectiveness over time. TCM offers a different perspective - one that sees multiple pathways to improvement even in stubborn, chronic conditions.
The beauty of TCM lies in its ability to detect and treat underlying constitutional imbalances that contribute to inflammatory responses. This makes it particularly valuable for conditions like eczema and asthma, where conventional approaches often manage symptoms without addressing the root patterns that drive flare-ups and sensitivities.
Take the First Step Towards Recovery
We invite you to schedule a comprehensive initial consultation at our practice. During our appointment, we'll take time to truly listen to your experience, perform a thorough examination using TCM diagnostic techniques, and develop a treatment strategy tailored specifically to your needs.
Whilst we can’t promise miracle cures, we can offer a unique approach that aims to help you achieve clearer skin, easier breathing, and improved quality of life.
Contact us today to learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your journey toward better skin and respiratory health.
