If you live in Wichita, you are probably very familiar with seasonal allergies.  Seasonal allergies can not only be uncomfortable, but can be very debilitating.  Allergies are simply an immune response to a foreign substance.  Our body has two immune responses, cell mediated and humoral.  Cell mediated is where our body produces white blood cells to defend against bacteria and viruses.  Humoral immune response is what happens when we are exposed to an allergen.  Our body produces immunoglobulins, which causes a cascade of reactions known as an allergic response.  This is where we often will get symptoms like sneezing, coughing, runny nose and watery eyes.  An allergic reaction is your body’s natural way of flushing these foreign substances from your body.  Unfortunately, this can be very uncomfortable and annoying for you and top Wichita chiropractor wants to help you!.

4 Ways to Manage Seasonal Allergies Naturally in Wichita

1. Probiotic - 70% of your immune system is from your gut so it is important to have a healthy digestive tract.  Probiotics helps to support a healthy gut, which is going to help your body respond to allergens.  When you have something called a leaky gut or a lot of inflammation in your gut, you're going to be more prone to seasonal allergies.
2. High Fiber Diet - Eating lots of fruits and vegetables that have a lot of soluble and insoluble fiber will help flush out your gut and keep it healthy.
3. Exercise - Helps to increase the motility of the gut to keep it healthy.
4. Chiropractic Adjustments - Getting adjusted at Optimal Wellness, especially the upper cervical, helps improve your bodies innate immune system.  The nerves in your upper neck go to things like your sinuses and so if you have misalignments in this area, it can affect how your body is able to adapt to seasonal allergies.  We find patients that get adjusted regularly aren't as uncomfortable from their seasonal allergies.

If you have additional questions on which probiotic is right for you or how chiropractic care at Optimal Wellness in Wichita may help with your seasonal allergies make sure to give us a call at 316-425-1911.