A friend of mine told me that a cure for his sinusitis is leaving Baltimore. On his way back from a recent sinusitis-free trip to Mexico, he told me that within an hour of being in the air space of Baltimore, still on the plane, he could feel his sinuses fill up. Welcome back to Charm City, hon! In Chinese medicine a main cause for many problems is the local environment. So the best solution for allergy-sinus sufferers is . . . move!

For those of you who can’t pick up and move, my colleague Evelyn Asher has just joined our practice and she specializes in allergy elimination. This service is greatly needed in this area of the country so we’re thrilled to have her join us. In my own practice I utilize acupuncture techniques that open sinuses quickly and effectively for immediate relief. Antihistamines are not the only alternative here. You can breathe in Baltimore!