Warmer spring weather is upon us, and for the vast majority of you who live in the Cincinnati area, you are probably being hit with the famous, yet unsolicited, seasonal allergies. It's the same thing every year: runny nose, itchy watery eyes, headaches, and sneezing. These symptoms can be cumbersome and annoying, especially for those of you who have coworkers in tight quarters-nobody wants to get sneezed on all day! So what do you usually do? Nasal sprays? Antihistamines? Steroids? Antibiotics? If you are tired of using the same treatments to no avail every year (and for some of you, all year long), then why not try something different?
The core focus of our care at Synergy Chiropractic is to keep your nervous system healthy. When your body is having an allergic reaction to something in the environment, it directly affects your nervous system by making it inflamed and overly hypersensitive. This in turn will cause subluxations and fixations in your spine. By getting adjusted, you are directly affecting your
nervous system, keeping it in a balanced state rather than inflamed.
We also have allergy specific supplements that are as effective if not more effective than your standard over the counter allergy medication. They work by supporting your immune system and helping your body to rid itself of the excessive histamine which is the culprit for the allergic response. The best part is that there are no negative side effects!
It is also going to be beneficial to look at what foods are going into your body that may be contributing to your allergic response. Some of the foods that are top contenders include: sugar, wheat and processed flours, and pasteurized dairy. Artificial colors and flavors are also at the top of the list of foods to avoid. If these foods are a staple in your everyday diet and you are experiencing allergic symptoms, then consider eliminating these foods. Contrary to what the advertising media will have you believe, these foods are not needed in the diet and can cause serious health problems!
You also need to look not only into what you are putting into your body, but also what you are putting on your body and what you are breathing into your body. You cannot stop the flowers from blooming, pollen from germinating or grass from growing, but you can control what products you are being exposed to at home and at work that are heightening your immune reaction.
If you are using chemicals in your home, please consider natural alternatives. You will be amazed at the difference in the health of your family! Start with the products that you use everyday, and then work yourself down to the products that you use less frequently. For example, look at the ingredients on your bottle of shampoo. More than likely you will find the ingredient "Sodium Laurel Sulfate" or something very similar. This is just one of many dangerous chemicals that is found in your shampoo, soap, and even your toothpaste. You are absorbing these hormone disrupting chemicals into your body everyday! You also want to look at your body wash, lotions, soaps and cosmetics. There are many natural alternatives out there, and if you can't find what you need, please ask one of us to point you in the right direction!
The final place in the home that you should address is your cleaning supply closet. Laundry detergents, bleach, toilet & shower cleaners, window cleaner, dishwasher detergent: the list never ends! The chemicals and artificial scents in these products are astounding and are nothing but toxic to your brain and nervous system. There are plenty of natural cleaning supplies available at stores or you can even make your own at home. Never doubt the effectiveness of a good old fashioned scrub brush and some hot water! A lot of times this will do the trick and helps to avoid all of those nasty and harmful chemicals that are so damaging to your nervous system.
Spring is a beautiful time of year, so take advantage of the natural options that are available for allergy relief and get out and enjoy yourself!
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