Allergies

Millions of Americans alter their summer activities because of allergies. For many of us, allergies mean not being able to enjoy a certain outdoor part of their life. Doing yard work, playing golf, or taking a walk should all be part of summer-time fun. But for allergy sufferers, it can mean misery.

What Causes Allergies?

Your immune system keeps you 100% natural, organic, unadulterated you. It recognizes and destroys anything that is not supposed to be in you: bacteria, virus', pollutants, dust, pollen, drugs, etc. A healthy immune system means high resistance to disease and infection, better ability to deal with stress, and greater health and well-being.

The most common immune disorder is the allergic reaction which occurs when the immune system overacts to an allergen that is harmless to most people (dust, pollen, milk, animal, dander, strawberries, etc.) and produces too many neutralizing chemicals (especially histamines) to counteract it.

How Can Chiropractic Help?

One of the best ways to improve immune system function is to improve nervous system function. Because the nervous system regulates the immune system, a properly functioning nervous system is better able to coordinate immune cell activity. Although chiropractic care is not a specific form of treatment for allergies, chiropractic adjustments have helped many allergy suffers by improving the health of the nervous system to obtain partial and, in some cases, full relief. By improving your overall health through diet, exercise, and chiropractic adjustments, a healthier you may mean an allergy-free you.