Condition of the Month, April: Allergies

Allergies are the most common immune system disorder.  They occur when the immune system over-reacts to allergens such as dust, pollen, trees, grass, pet dander, milk, etc.  Symptoms include watery eyes, itching, stuffy head and sinuses, sneezing, and coughing.  Many of these symptoms are a reaction of your body to expel the allergen (coughing and sneezing) and others are an overreaction of your immune system in its attempt to expel the allergen (watery eyes, itching).  The point here, is that it is your immune system that needs help.

The typical medical approach is to medicate the allergies in an attempt to alleviate the symptoms.  There are myriad medications on the market today including steroids and antihistamines.  These medications can affect the linings in your nose and upper respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs), adrenal glands (stress gland)  and heart.

Let’s face it, removing allergens is nearly impossible here in the Northeast.  Grass, trees and pollen are everywhere and when spring time comes and everything begins to bloom, you can see the pollens on your car.  If you’re a pet lover or visit with one, cats and dogs are a part of your family, so most people choose to suffer with the allergies or deal with the side-effects of the medications.  But what if there was another way?

Chiropractic helps the allergy sufferer when a subluxation is present.  By removing the subluxation the brain can better coordinate the efforts of the immune system for a more favorable and efficient response.  Our focus is on improving the body and its response to the allergen.  Most people recognize improvements within the current season.  It is our experience that the following season after a year of strengthening the immune system the patient’s allergies are reduced to a minimum or non-existent.

The only way to know if your allergies are associated with a subluxation is to get checked by your local Chiropractor.  Strengthening your nerve system strengthens your immune system and allows you to get up and enjoy the outdoors free and clear.

If you or someone you love suffers with allergies, give us a call, we can help, 860-677-6401.