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It’s Spring! But that also means it’s allergy season. The last few weeks, as it has gotten warmer and I’ve noticed more of my patients complaining about allergy-related symptoms. These include watery eyes, sinus congestion, sneezing, itching, headaches (migraines), runny nose, increased asthma symptoms, and fatigue. Here are a few tips of mine that have helped my patients get through this season with less discomfort and more hope for the warmer, sunnier days!
1. Get adjusted: your nervous system helps to control every system in the body, including your upper respiratory system, lungs, and many others. When you get adjusted, the communication from your nervous system to those other systems improves, which enables your body to function at its optimal capacity!
2. Drink more water: this sounds very easy, but we don’t always drink enough. Dehydration causes mucous membranes to dry out, which leads to dried air passage ways. This allows allergens to enter your body more easily! H2O also helps to reduce histamine, which is a chemical that promotes inflammation and pain, and, in this case, upper respiratory discomfort!
3. Eat cleaner: choose healthier foods, high in antioxidants, that help to lower inflammation in the body. The right foods help to reduce allergy symptoms and strengthen the immune system. I do a thorough analysis with my patients concerning any foods that might trigger production of mucus and inflammation, to help us reduce or eliminate allergies. Many foods that we eat can either help us fight allergies or help to promote them, so food becomes vital in reducing allergies.
4. Supplements: there are amazing supplements that my office carries to help deal with allergies in a natural way. These supplements are non-drowsy and very effective and you don't have to do painful shots!
If you are interested in a full allergy evaluation and treatment, please call my office or click the button below to set up an appointment! There is no reason to suffer with allergies this beautiful spring season!
If you are interested in further addressing this topic, please feel free to reach out and schedule an appointment. Dr. V is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Doctor in Elmhurst, Illinois who evaluates patients from the inside out, focusing on areas including hormone imbalance, digestive health, anxiety/depression, autoimmune disease, and many others.