Seasonal allergies are on the rise here in Wisconsin, especially in children. While many prescription and over-the-counter medications are available to treat allergy symptoms, they can often have unwanted side effects. Chiropractic care may offer a safer, more natural alternative for treating kids who suffer from seasonal allergies.
Why Over the Counter Allergy Meds Can Make Kids With Seasonal Allergies Feel Worse
If your child takes over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medication, such as antihistamines, you may have noticed that they can seem groggy, tired, or even a little “out of it.” This is because these medications work by blocking histamine receptors in the brain. Histamine is a natural chemical released by the body in response to an allergy trigger. It is responsible for many of the symptoms we associate with allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose.
While OTC allergy medications can be effective at treating some of these symptoms, they can also cause side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, and dizziness. In some cases, they may even make allergies worse because they don’t treat the underlying cause of the allergy, only the symptoms.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Seasonal Allergies
When the spine is misaligned, it can cause inflammation and pressure on the nerves. This can lead to a variety of problems, including being susceptible to allergens. Chiropractic care can help treat allergies by reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system.
Chiropractic adjustments can help to reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the nerves. This allows the body to heal itself and better fight off allergies. In addition, chiropractic care can help to boost the immune system. A strong immune system is better able to fight off allergies and other illnesses.
An adjustment works by restoring balance to the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and improving the function of the immune system. When the immune system is functioning properly, it is better able to fight off allergies.
Inflammation is a normal response of the immune system. However, when inflammation is chronic, it can make allergies worse. Regular adjustments can help reduce inflammation by improving nerve function and boosting the immune system.
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Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Your Childs Body Fight Allergens
Regular adjustments can help your child’s body better fight off allergens and improve their overall health, and it can also improve their mood. Allergies are a truly miserable experience for many kids! They get caught in the cycle of being itchy and miserable or groggy and tired, which makes playing outside difficult.
The rise in allergies has been happening for a while now, and it seems that every year, the number of people affected by them goes up. There are a lot of different theories as to why, but what we do know is that continuing to take OTC medications only masks the problem and does not correct it.
Regular chiropractic care can help to reduce the severity and frequency of allergy attacks.
If you or your child suffer from allergies, consider trying chiropractic care. It may provide the relief you are looking for without the side effects of medication. If your child is struggling with allergies, please give our office a call at 262-796-5108 or here online. We would be happy to help!
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