Keeping Seasonal Allergies in Check

Seasonal allergies can be nasty, and they show up at just the wrong time. Every year. Just as the weather gets nice and people want to enjoy outdoor activities, they’re knocked out of commission by allergies to the pollen that has decided to take over the outdoors, too. And that pollen seems to be everywhere.

Figuring out a way to escape that pollen – from taking medication to just plain staying indoors – can be exhausting and overwhelming. Because your immune system drives your reaction to seasonal allergies, chiropractic care can combat some of those problems – and maybe even offer a more permanent solution.

Your immune system health is all about communication, and a number of factors play into how your body talks amongst itself. Seasonal allergies strike with things like pollen and other allergens are introduced, your body goes into overdrive, producing substances like histamine that can inflame your eyes, nose, and throat. The role of those histamines is to purge those other allergens from your body, but can often make you feel downright crummy.

Chiropractic care focuses on relieving that stress on your nervous system by ensuring those lines of communication are open. Histamines are inflammatory little substances, and that’s what causes the scratchy throat and itchy eyes. If the immune system is working properly, it will release the anti-inflammatory hormone cortisol to combat this. If your spine is misaligned, it can impact the communication between the brain and the rest of your body, putting the production of cortisol in jeopardy.

Your immune system can take a hit from outside forces like lack of sleep, increased stress, a poor diet, or lack of exercise. Keeping the immune system in a healthy state and communicating properly is vital in fighting off things like seasonal allergies. Your chiropractor can deliver more than a properly aligned spine. From tips on diet to discussing ways to life a healthier lifestyle, chiropractors can provide a multitude of solutions to ease the discomfort of seasonal allergies.

Seasonal allergies are touchy. There are a lot of things that can influence how your body reacts to these allergens. When that balance gets tilted, it can knock you out of commission. Scheduling a spinal adjustment with your chiropractor can keep that nervous system in proper working order – making sure those lines of communication are open to give you the best chance of success, along with doing it in a non-invasive, natural way.

By making sure your spine is aligned and your immune system is communicating optimally, you can get a jump on keeping those seasonal allergies in check. By getting advice from your chiropractor about how your immune system can be bolstered by something as simple as a shift in diet or a change in exercise regimen, you can really set yourself up for success – and enjoy the Colorado outdoors like you’re supposed to.

For more information on how chiropractic care can help with seasonal allergies, contact Dr. Morgan Sheridan at Foundation Chiropractic today.