Allergies/Sinus Problems

Thousands of people in communities all over the United States are affected by allergy and sinus problems, the most common form of an immune system disorder. Millions of dollars are spent on over-the-counter drugs, weekly shots, and physician visits. Coupled with time taken off from work or school, the effects of allergies are very far reaching. Instead of To work properly, your immune system must communicate with the brain through neural pathways in the body. When something interferes with these neural messages, errors occur and the immune system can make mistakes - mistakes such as overreacting to an allergen

The difference is most often seen in how one person's body is able to adapt, and another not. Very simply put, an allergy is the inability of your body to handle something which is in their immediate environment: Pollen from trees, grasses, flowers, peanuts, etc. (There are also allergies to drugs, harsh detergents, and other chemical agents. These allergies are seen as a protective reaction and are not the type I am discussing.

Chiropractic treatment along with dietary changes and nutritional supplementation may help people with allergies and sinus problems. In fact, research from Japanese researcher Dr. Yasuhiko Takeda, president of the Information and Blood Circulation Research Institute in Osaka, indicates chiropractic could be beneficial for some individuals suffering from allergies and sinus problems. According to his study, disorders of the mid-to-lower back could have a significant effect on the immune function of certain allergy and sinus problem patients. Essentially, by permitting the nervous system to function with less stress, the immune system will function more effectively. Allergies are simply a hypersensitive immune system responding to normal antigens in the environment. The nervous system seems to be the controlling factor for the immune system. Chiropractic treatment frees up the nerves so that they are not irritated and hypersensitive to stimuli, according to some studies.

If you would like to discuss how our office may be of benefit to you for your sinus or allergy related condition, please contact us for a complimentary discussion with one of our doctors.