05/09/2026
**Spring has arrived in Melbourne — and for many hay fever sufferers, the hardest part of the season is still ahead. 🌿🤧**
If **October and November are usually your worst months** for sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose or congestion, now is a good time to start paying attention to the pattern — rather than waiting until symptoms are at their peak.
In Chinese medicine, one concept we look at is **Wei Qi — often translated as “Protective Qi.”**
Think of it like the body’s outer defensive layer.
Wei Qi is traditionally associated with helping the body:
• respond to external changes such as wind and temperature
• support the body surface
• regulate the opening and closing of the pores
• maintain resilience when the seasons change
So why can two people be exposed to the same spring air and pollen, yet react very differently?
Chinese medicine doesn’t treat every case of hay fever as exactly the same.
Some people may also notice patterns such as:
• symptoms that worsen with wind or sudden weather changes
• frequent sneezing or clear nasal discharge
• tiredness or low energy
• feeling unusually sensitive to cold or drafts
• recurrent seasonal symptoms year after year
• digestive weakness alongside their allergy symptoms
These differences can help guide an individual Chinese medicine assessment.
🌱 **And timing matters.**
Melbourne’s main grass-pollen season has not yet reached its usual peak.
**If you already know that October and November are difficult months for you, September is a sensible time to start looking at your individual pattern and preparing for the season ahead.**
At **Blessing Greens Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture**, treatment is tailored to the person rather than using the same approach for every hay fever sufferer.
Depending on your presentation, treatment may include **Chinese medicine assessment, acupuncture and herbal medicine**.
**Don’t wait until every windy spring day becomes a battle with your nose and eyes.**
If hay fever returns for you every spring, this may be a good time to have your pattern assessed and discuss what support may be appropriate for you.
**Blessing Greens Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture**
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