Seasonal allergies occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to substances in the environment, such as pollen, dust, or mold. While over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs can provide relief, there are also natural ways to counteract the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Chiropractic care is one of the medical field’s best kept secrets for combating those pesky allergy symptoms! Keep reading to find out how chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic laser, and other natural remedies can help get your immune system working properly.
Understanding Seasonal Allergies
The body releases histamine and other chemicals as part of its immune response to foreign substances, such as allergens like pollen, dust, or mold. When the body encounters an allergen, it recognizes it as a threat and activates the immune system to protect itself. However, the immune system can often overreact to harmless substances, like pollen, and produce an excessive amount of histamine and other chemicals, leading to the development of allergic reactions and symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Most Common Allergy Symptoms:
- Sneezing
- Congestion
- Runny nose
- Itchy eyes, nose and throat
- Coughing
- Postnasal drip
- Headaches
- Fatigue
Natural Remedies for Preventing Allergies
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic care may help prevent severe seasonal allergies by improving the function of the immune system and reducing inflammation in the body. When the spine is misaligned, it can put pressure on the nerves that run through the nervous system, which can affect the function of the immune system. By properly aligning the spine, chiropractic care can help to improve the communication between the nervous system and the immune system, which can help to regulate the body’s response to allergens. Chiropractic care can also help to reduce muscle tension and improve blood flow, which can also help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of allergies.
Therapeutic Laser
Therapeutic laser works in conjunction with chiropractic care to combat seasonal allergies by stimulating the nervous system and assisting your body’s natural ability to heal. Therapeutic laser, also know as Cold Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy, uses laser frequencies to penetrate at the cellular level to reduce inflammation, swelling, pain, and speed up the process of healing.
Increased Hydration
When you are dehydrated, your body produces higher histamine levels, which increases the likelihood of heightened allergy symptoms. One of the most basic ways to combat allergies is to make sure you are drinking enough fluid and electrolytes to ensure your body is properly hydrated all season!
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Chiropractic care utilizes a whole-body approach to healing that employs non-invasive techniques to restore your quality of life. These techniques, including chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic exercises, spinal decompression, and cold laser therapy, can often eliminate the need for invasive surgery and addictive pain medication. Our goal at Stow Family Chiropractic is to relieve pain naturally and restore your body’s ability to heal. To schedule an appointment, call us at 978-897-1770.