Springtime is in the air.  Flowers and leaves are blooming.  Each day is getting longer and longer. That’s great, right?

However for many of us, when we hear that “Spring is in the air,” our minds concentrate on months of drippy noses, itchy eyes as well as sneezing. We’re most likely to stop and grab a handful of tissues compared to stop and smelling the spring flowers.

About 25 percent of the population suffers from allergies, especially during the spring and fall when tree, grass and flower pollens, mold and other particles are all carried in the air. In this article we will discuss 9 tips to a healthy immune system & how to reduce inflammation to help minimize your allergies.

What Are The Symptoms Of Allergies? 

While an immune reaction to a foreign invader, such as a fever to kill a virus, is a sign of a healthy immune system, when you have a strong reaction to a whiff of grass or flower pollen your immune system is overreacting. Symptoms range from itchy eyes and throat, sneezing, runny nose, sinus congestion, asthma, post-nasal drip, headaches, foggy thinking, fatigue, and even diarrhea.

Does Having Allergies = An Impaired Immune System? 

It’s important to note that all allergies, whether they occur only in the spring or year-round, are a reflection of an impaired immune system.   A common myth is that allergies are caused by allergens such as pollens, house mites, dust or other such substances. While it is true that these types of things trigger allergic symptoms, the underlying cause is a malfunctioning immune system.

Countless people experiencing allergies have actually benefited from chiropractic care, although chiropractic treatment is not a specific allergic reaction therapy. Why does it work? Since chiropractic is a technique of all-natural health care that helps your body to operate at its optimal level. If you are suffering from allergies chiropractic care could help you.

Here Are 9 Tips To A Healthy Immune System & How To Reduce Inflammation: 

Tip #1 – Aerobic Exercise 

Exercise increases your metabolism that will trigger your immune system to respond faster.  Exercise helps offset damage from mental stress.  Recommendation 30 minutes / day.  Make sure to get enough sleep so your body can recover. Before midnight is best.

Tip #2 – Eat More Organic Fruits & Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are full of beneficial vitamins, minerals and enzymes needed to help your immune system run effectively.  If your body does not have the right ingredients it is impossible for the immune system to work correctly.  A good multi vitamin / multi mineral is OK for supplementation but not adequate to supply all the essential nutrients.   It is better to buy organic for a couple of reasons. There are usually more vitamins and minerals in organic foods.  There are less toxic chemicals in organic foods.

Tip #3 – Avoid The White Stuff – Sugar, Flour, Dairy & Other Foods That Cause Food Sensitivities.

The most common food sensitivities are wheat, corn, milk, and eggs.   These create extra inflammation and worsen allergy symptoms.

Tip #4 – Drink More Water & Less Pop, Coffee, Alcohol, Juice, & Milk.

Your body is made up of 80% water; everything other than water is less effective.  Think about every other animal on the planet, what do they drink?  Filtered water is better.  Pop and most juices are full of sugar which destroys the immune system and lead to growth of yeast.  Coffee and alcohol dehydrate your body.  Proteins called casein in milk increases phlegm and mucous production, and contributes to allergies, poor lymph drainage, sinus infections, and ear infections.

Tip #5 – Healthy Nervous System.

Avoid drugs and get chiropractic adjustments.  The nervous system controls all functions of the body including the immune system.  The spine protects the nervous system.  Make sure your spine is healthy so that your nervous system has the best chance of optimal function.  All drugs have side effects; many of these side effects alter the normal function of the body including the nervous system and immune system.

Tip #6 – Vitamins

Vitamin E Researchers found that every additional milligram (mg) of vitamin E consumed in the diet lowered antibody (IgE) levels by more than 5%, with the beneficial effect leveling off at 7 mg of vitamin E per day Vitamin A, D, and C, selenium and zinc are needed for a healthy immune system.

Tip #7 – Probiotics

The normal bacteria that are supposed to be in our systems.  Poor diets and medications such as birth control and antibiotics kill off these healthy bacteria.  Healthy bacteria help break down food, make important nutrients, and control yeast, mold, and other bacteria.

Tip #8 – Essential Fatty Acids:  Called Omega 3 Or Fish Oil.

The ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids in both your diet and your body should be 1:1.  Too much omega 6 or too little omega 3 leads to improper cell function, which causes excessive inflammation, decreased immune function and increased susceptibility to virtually every chronic illness.

Tip #9 – Sinatrol

Sinatrol is a natural supplement which works great for those with plugged stuffy noses.  Sinatrol has N-Acetyl Cysteine in it, which is a powerful mucolytic that helps break down mucus allowing sinuses to drain. This makes conditions in the sinus cavities less conducive for bacteria and fungus to grow. Immune enhancing agents in Sinatrol, such as andrographis and siberian ginseng help support the body’s natural defenses. Recent studies show andrographis helps significantly reduce the severity, duration and symptoms of the common cold. Turmeric and Bromelain reduce inflammation that can contribute to sinus pressure and pain, and another agent, Berberine Sulfate, has natural antibiotic properties.

Chiropractic Care & Allergies 

Although chiropractic care is not a treatment for allergies, it releases the tension on the nerves allowing the body’s immune system to function better. Chiropractic care is a hands on, gentle technique designed to reduce subluxations in the spine. Subluxation, is a term that refers to a vertebrae in the spine that is out of alignment that can cause stress, tension, and interference on the nervous system. Chiropractic care not only straightens the back and neck but it allows the body to recover and heal from within. The physical body’s capacity to heal itself is a huge benefit to those suffering from allergies. A healthy nervous system means a healthy immune system, allowing a person’s body to function better and fight an allergic reaction more naturally. You might benefit from regular chiropractic care if you have any health concerns or dealing with allergic reactions to a substance. Chiropractic care is dedicated to helping a person’s body function in a greater state of health, thus allowing the body to do what it was built to do.