New Yorkers Breathing In Dangerous Mix Of Toxins

I was reading an article last week that stated that nearly half of all New Yorkers live in areas where the air does not meet minimum standards. The American Lung Association's 2008 State of the Air report says seven of New York State's 33 counties receive failing grades for air quality. More than 8.2 million people live in that area (that’s nearly half of the state's population).

"To a large extent, New York City's air problems are the result of high traffic, the density of traffic," said Louise Vetter, president and chief executive officer of the American Lung Association (ALA) of NYC. "We are also faced with power plant pollution blowing from the Midwest. And the power fuel used to heat our buildings is actually quite dirty... So building emissions, vehicle emissions, and then power plants create a triple threat for the New York City area."

The ALA says that poor air quality can contribute to respiratory diseases, such as asthma attacks, coughing, wheezing, and chest pain. Add allergies season to that and you see a lot of people suffering from respiratory symptoms. If you suffer from asthma, allergies or any other upper respiratory symptoms, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs work together to strengthen your immune system to prevent sickness, while also addressing the symptomatic aspect such as runny nose, cough, sore throat, dry itchy eyes, and sinus congestion, to name a few.

If you suffer from any upper respiratory symptoms, whether it's seasonal allergies or a common cold, or if you find yourself constantly suffering from upper respiratory infections, we can help!
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Posted by Sharon Wyse, L.Ac.