Warmer weather brings allergy season with it. We walk outside here in Missouri and see everything covered with pollen. If you suffer from pollen allergies you are probably dreading the sneezing, runny noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats allergies can bring.
Your immune system helps your body combat foreign substances known as allergens (irritations) that cause histamine or inflammatory reactions in your body. These allergens may not even be harmful, but often the immune systems of those who suffer from allergies do not properly differentiate between what is harmful — viruses and bacteria — and others like dust and pollen, which are not harmful. Most people are unaware that their nervous system controls every function of the body including your immune system. Your nervous system feeds information to your brain which responds to heal your body, control your movements, coordinate the functions of your organs, and much more. When the information provided to your brain is incomplete, or cut off completely, your body will not function properly. The number one factor hindering the flow of information to your brain is misalignments in the spine. These misalignments cause interference in your nervous system, which weakens the ability of your immune system to function as it should. Misalignments function like a dimmer switch, turning down the amount of information your brain receives. This directly interferes with your immune system and the ability of your body to fight off sickness, disease, and function properly. When your immune system is not functioning properly, your body can overreact to perceived allergens and over-produce things like mucus, which can build up to the point where it causes sinus infections, upper respiratory infection, and even digestive problems.
While you may not immediately think “chiropractor” when you are dealing with allergies, it is something to seriously consider as you try to find allergy relief for you or a loved one who is suffering. Chiropractic Care is a safe and natural way to strengthen your immune system. Misalignments to the spine can happen on a daily basis due to sleeping wrong, improper posture (both sitting and standing), cell phone usage, an awkward movement, and other daily activities — not to mention physical contact from sports, running, slips, falls and other accidents. At Amundson Chiropractic Health Services, we correct misalignments on a daily basis, restoring the proper flow of information through the nervous system to the brain, and strengthening your immune system. Chiropractic Care, through gentle adjustments, will find and eliminate any interference or misalignments in your nervous system, allowing your immune system to function better as it fights off allergies.
So, if you or any family members suffer from allergies, come into to our office and have your nervous system evaluated to see if there may be interference that could be affecting your immune system and your overall health! Call us at 816-220-0660 to set an appointment. If you have friends who suffer from allergies, please share this article with them.
