Nasal Polyps - Basics

Nasal polyps are sacs of swollen tissue that form in the lining of the nose. A nasal polyp can cause a feeling of the nose being obstructed, mouth breathing, runny nose and reduced sense of smell. Individuals who have asthma, cystic fibrosis, hay fever, chronic sinus infection or aspirin sensitivity have a greater chance of developing nasal polyps.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for nasal polyps.

Nasal Polyps - Tam Healing and Tongren Therapy Protocols

Tong Ren Therapy is the energy healing/medical qi gong aspect of the Tam Healing System. The areas of focus for nasal polyps that we would use in Tong Ren techniques form the basis for our acupuncture treatments as well. Generally you would mix these primary points with points specific to the patients underlying TCM pattern and then our tuina (medical massage) would be largely focused on these points as well.

The following Tam healing and tong ren therapy protocols may be used with nasal polyps:

• Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Nasal Polyps