The spring season means an onslaught of allergies for many people and we here in San Diego are no exception. During this time we find our office full of patients with all the typical allergy symptoms, runny noses, sneezing, watery eyes, you get the picture. Sure the flowers are in part to blame for putting out all that pollen and whatever else it is that causes people to be allergic, however at Integrative Healing Dynamics we feel that most symptoms are caused by a person’s overall health condition or actually a lack of health.
Here are some suggestions for combating those irritating allergy symptoms next time they arise.
A-B-C’s for Allergies: Next time you experience an allergy symptom, try thinking back to what might have happened in recent hours to cause your body to respond the way it did. Think of what you 1) Ate, 2) Breathed, 3) Contacted or 4) Drank and see if you can come up with might have caused your allergic reaction.
Cleanse for a Clean Start: When we eat and/or drink “unhealthy” foods our bodies are busy digesting all we put in it and have a hard time battling something else such as an allergy. An elimination diet along with coupled with a cleanse to detoxify your body will give your immune system the boost it needs to fight the allergens that come your way.
Chiropractic Adjustments: Although you may not be experiencing back or neck pain, subluxations (minor misalignments) can get in the way of the body’s ability to adjust to things such as allergies. Did you know that there are nerves in the neck area that have close connections with your sinuses? Regular chiropractic adjustments could be the key to helping you stride happily through the spring season, enjoying all it has to offer.
Yours in Wellness,
Richard Tran (Chiropractic Kinesiologist)
P.S.: If you know of someone with allergies and would like to try out a cleansing program, you couldn’t have picked a better time. Through the month of April, we’re offering 20% of the regular price of our various cleansing programs. Give our office a call to help you choose the right cleansing program for you.