Is Sinus Pressure and Watering, Itching Eyes Keeping You From Enjoying the Outdoors?

 

 

 

If you suffer with seasonal allergies, you're not alone. Spring fever is on the rise
with more than 22 million sufferers nationwide. Spring is blooming all around us. If you have allergic reactions to grass or trees you may not be able to enjoy this lovely season outdoors.  Irritation of the mucous membranes: itching or watering eyes and nose, sneezing, sniffles and fatigue are the most common seasonal allergy symptoms.

Seasonal allergies are an indication that you have a weakened immune system. Attempting to combat pollen allergens, your body's immune system overreacts and produces excessive histamines and triggers sinus irritations. While seeking relief from the symptoms, strengthening your immune system will help to improve your quality of health and generate lasting results.
Fortunately, there are effective, natural alternatives available.


Natural Allergy Relief:
• Quercetin has been found in studies to reduce inflammation and pollen allergy symptoms, i.e., eye irritations and itching. It stabilizes the membranes of the cells that release histamine, which triggers allergic symptoms. Significant amounts of the antioxidant, Quercetin are found in apples, honey and red onions. Purchase raw, local honey for best results. Bromelain, an enzyme in fresh pineapple increases the effectiveness of Quercetin. Bromelain and Quercetin are available from health food sources in supplement form.
• Vitamin C thwarts the release of histamine and enables the body to break it down. It also eases inflammation.
• Nettle (stinging nettle), magnesium, and zinc are also known to relieve hay fever symptoms.
• Probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria to your system to promote healthy immune response and combat allergic reactions.

Chiropractic increases your resistance to allergic reactions.
Chiropractic adjustments are not a treatment for allergies. However, chiropractic enhances your body's immune response, making you less prone to have allergic pollen reactions. Wonder how this works? The brain controls and coordinates the function of every cell, tissue and organ in the body. The nervous system controls the immune system and is the wiring that connects the brain to the body.  Any interference in this communication disrupts the brain from being optimally in control, which paves the way for malfunction. This malfunction results in symptoms, such as those associated with spring allergies.  If the pollen were the primary cause of allergies, then why doesn't everyone have symptoms? Symptoms alert us to the breakdown in communication and function between the nervous system and immune system.  Chiropractic care reduces nerve interference by restoring proper balance to your spine. Once effective communication between your body and brain is restored, your natural immune responses are bolstered and working to keep you well.