Ways To Keep Allergies At Bay
Christmas is definitely just around the corner! But that’s not all that coming because the change in weather brings allergies to some people too! While it’s true that there isn’t a permanent cure for allergies, there are still some things you can do to keep your triggers away. Don’t let your allergies hold you back! Here are some ways that may help you deal with it before it starts tormenting you.
Consider Seeking Chiropractic Care
The close relationship between the nervous system and immune system is good news for chiropractic patients. By improving the communication between the brain and spinal cord, chiropractic care can help regulate and coordinate the body’s reaction to allergens.
This is possible because a chiropractor can strengthen your immune system by manipulating the joints and tissue which can restore the body’s alignment and re-open essential pathways between the brain and spine. This is because misalignment in the spine, especially in the upper cervical point, may compromise immunity and amplify allergic symptoms.
Manual adjustments can also regulate stress hormones, which when out-of-control can make it harder for your body to moderate allergic reactions. Moreover, chiropractic care can also support respiratory system. Like the immune system, the respiratory system depends on an unimpeded flow of information to and from the brain. Chiropractic care keeps the pathways open, fortifying the respiratory system to better withstand allergic attacks. Your chiropractor can even give recommendations when it comes to your diet and lifestyle which can help improve your overall health and ease your symptoms.
Consult Your Primary Health Provider To Refer You To An Allergy Or Pulmonary Specialist
Since allergy or pulmonary specialists specialize in this area, they’d be able to suggest comprehensive ways to deal with your symptoms and triggers.
Take Your Shoes Off Before Entering The House
There’s an advantage in adapting this Asian practice, you know. Less dirt, less chances your triggers will have.
If Possible, It Would Be Best To Keep The Windows Shut In Your House And Car
If you can keep dust and pollens off by doing this, why not?
Pay More Attention To Your Personal Hygiene
If you spend a lot of time cleaning your surroundings just to avoid another allergy attack, you should do as much with your body and even the clothes you wear.
Make Sure Your Filters At Home Are Cleaned And Changed Regularly
Filters are great, but they fail to do their job when they get dirty.
Use Face Masks When Going Out
Not only that wearing face mask is great to not breathe your germs all over the place when you’re sick, it’s also very useful to block airborne particles that could trigger your allergies. Take it from the most Japanese people who wear facial masks all year round.
Use Medical Grade Room Air Purifiers With HEPA Filters
Since it’s not like airborne particles can be visible to the human eye enough to run from it or block it before it you inhale it, having air purifiers in your home can help your allergies by removing all kinds of dust and dirt that pollute your indoor air.
Give Your Mattress Covers And Bed Linens A Good Scrub Weekly
This should go without saying, but if you need more convincing just imagine how much time your face is pressed on them while you sleep. Even if you take a shower before you sleep, they still collect dust and dirt over time from the skin cells we all shed every day, which we all see as dust. You don’t wanna sleep on that over and over, do you?
Invest In A Good Vacuum Cleaner
If you can’t get rid of your carpets all together, you should at least keep them clean using a vacuum cleaner. Otherwise, you’re letting dust and dirt sit prettily on those.
Look For An Alternative Window Cover
Drapes and curtains collect dust, we all know that. If it’s not possible for you to change then regularly, you should definitely consider an alternative for them.
