Spring Allergies

The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and lawns all across Lake Worth are turning green. With spring approaching there can be many exciting changes, as well as some not-so-exciting ones -- allergies. Millions of people suffer with seasonal allergies, spending several weeks each year with sneezing, itchy eyes and scratchy throats. This year, take matters into your own hands. Consider these helpful tips for combating spring allergies and eliminating pesky symptoms.

Shower at Night

If you normally shower in the morning, consider changing your routine for spring. Pollen and other allergens can collect in your hair and on your clothes throughout the day, lingering with you into your home at night. Make a point of washing your hair when you get home for the day, and change into fresh clothes afterward.

Make Dietary Changes

Though seasonal allergies are related to environmental components, such as weeds and pollen, your diet may be closely correlated to your body's response to foreign invaders. Since allergies occur when the immune system reacts to irritants, consider avoiding inflammatory foods and those that may induce histamine production, such as refined white grains, processed sugars and spicy foods.

See a Chiropractor

Many people find that allergy relief is a secondary benefit of regular chiropractic care. Frequent adjustments keep the body in proper alignment and allow it to function in optimal health. In turn, the immune system may be less likely to overreact to foreign substances in the air during spring. Here at Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness, we believe a holistic approach to allergies and wellness is paramount for achieving a healthy body. Medications temporarily mask symptoms and are never 100 percent effective. By treating the body naturally, we can help get to the source of your allergy problem and alleviate symptoms from the inside out.

Do you experience allergies during the springtime? What are you doing to prevent or treat them?