How Living in Washington Affects Your Allergies
Washington can be a tough place for allergy and asthma sufferers. It starts in the spring. The warm weather sets off a dust storm of tree pollen. Cars and sidewalks are carpeted in fine yellow powder. Grass pollen takes over in the late spring. The heat turns smog into ozone. Days get assigned colors—code orange, code red. Fall brings ragweed. Eyes water. Noses run. Asthma, coughing, and earaches ensue until the weather turns cold. The allergy symptoms can be come unbearable, uncomfortable or just down right obnoxious. Did you know chiropractic care can help address the symptoms of allergies? All of the sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, scratchy throat and earaches are a reaction of your immune system trying to remove harmful substances from your body. Below are some common questions and how chiropractic may help.
What Causes Allergic Reactions? Our immune system recognizes and removes harmful substances from your body. Inflammation, sneezing, coughing and vomiting are methods the immune system uses to expel any dangerous substance ingested by you.
What happens inside the body? When an allergic reaction starts, the body activates special immune cells called mast cells. On the surface of their membranes, these mast cells possess receptors that recognize substances considered either harmful or helpful to the body. When harmful substances are detected, the cells release histamines. These chemicals sensitize the body to react, which then attempts to remove harmful substances by sneezing, coughing, etc.
Can Chiropractic Help With Allergies? Since the beneficial effects of chiropractic adjustments on the nervous system are well documented, it’s not surprising many chiropractic patients report a reduction of allergy symptoms when treated regularly for vertebral subluxations. Misalignment or dysfunctional movements of vertebra can cause a focal irritation in the spine, which then creates an abnormal signal received by the central nervous system. When this aberrant signal occurs along the same pathway required for the input of normal environmental messages, the body may not interrupt the information correctly. When this occurs, an allergic reaction can result.
If you suffer allergies, consider chiropractic as one of your potential powerful options.
Who do you know who could benefit from getting adjusted to help with allergies?
Schedule a chiropractic examination and adjustment today for relief!
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