How Chiropractic Care Relieves Allergies
Most allergy sufferers never consider scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor to discuss allergies, associating chiropractic care with musculoskeletal issues, but our patients who struggle with allergy issues are often surprised to report that their allergy symptoms have improved along with other physical conditions. Chiropractic adjustments are not meant to treat a single medical condition, but rather to promote total body wellness, meaning every system in the body functions at a higher level when the spine is properly aligned.
Allergies occur when the body recognizes a foreign object or substance (the allergen) as not its own and potentially harmful. Allergens can be almost anything like different foods and food additives, pollen, dust, pet dander, medicines, molds, fabrics, or chemicals. When the body's immune system, not functioning at its highest ability, recognizes foreign matter in the body, it produces enzymes (histamine) to destroy the allergen. Histamine is what causes the buildup of mucus, runny nose, watery and burning eyes, redness, and itchiness. Symptoms of allergies are actually symptoms of your immune system trying to defend your body against allergens.
When the immune system functions at an optimal level, it recognizes these allergens as harmless and does not overreact to their presence. As a result, the individual experiences diminished allergy symptoms without the use of antihistamine or decongestant medications, which often cause their own uncomfortable side effects like drowsiness and dehydration.
Regular chiropractic adjustments maintain the spine's proper alignment, keeping the body's nervous system free from blockages. This allows the brain to communicate freely with the body and properly control the body's many functions, including the immune system. With the immune system functioning at a higher level, allergy relief is just one of the benefits chiropractic patients enjoy.
Get Allergy Relief with Our Mission Valley, San Diego, CA Chiropractor
Whether pollen, dust, pet dander, or mold makes your nose run and your eyes water, our Mission Valley San Diego, CA chiropractor, Dr. Nicholas DiSabatino can help you find relief by strengthening your immune system with regular chiropractic adjustments. If you are suffering from allergies, call 619-322-4626 to schedule an appointment.
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