Natural Relief for Your Allergies

Fall is here, which means the start of a new allergy season for many in Burnsville, MN. The mold and dust from leaves falling creates more runny noses, sniffling, watery eyes and sneezing. Your chiropractor offers natural relief for your allergy symptoms.

What Causes Allergies?

An allergic reaction is when your immune system over responds to an allergen, like pollen mold or pet dander, and attacks it. The reaction is usually effects the nose and eyes.

Because allergies increase the histamines in your system, many sufferers take antihistamines to combat their symptoms. Unfortunately, these can cause health issues, like heart problems. It is important to never take antihistamines with sedatives, alcohol, tranquilizers or many other medicines.  

Natural Help

Research shows chiropractic strengthens immunity by helping the nervous system. The spinal column, which houses the spinal cord, is the main component of your nervous system. If the natural flow of nerve impulses is restricted, it can influence how your nervous system reacts. You chiropractor corrects this condition gently and safely with adjustments.

Other natural steps to help fight allergies:

• Reduce stress, which exacerbates allergies.
• Exercising regularly boosts your immune system.
• Acupuncture
• Dietary supplements like Omega-3 fatty acids (including fish oil capsules) or Vitamin E may offer help. Check with your chiropractor before starting on a new supplement.

You should consider making your home environment more comfortable by controlling the allergens around you. Steps to help include:

• Vacuuming 1-2 times per week.
• Clean walls, floors and counters to control dust mites. Bare floors are better than carpeting.
• Wash bedding weekly in hot water.
• Use your air conditioner instead of opening windows to keep the pollen out.
• Keep the moisture in your house to a minimum to control mold.
• Don’t use fans, because they will spread the dust.
• Keep pets out of your bedroom to control dander.
• Keep your firewood outside.
• Do not allow smoking in your house.

It’s important to keep your internal systems running properly and your external environment free of allergens, so allergies don’t affect your quality of life.