Chiropractic care doesn’t treat allergies. So, why do so many people with allergies mention that they see improvement by receiving care from our practice?
There are many signs of an allergic reaction. Itchy eyes. Runny nose. Sneezing. Skin rash. More serious reactions can include constricted air passageways, vomiting and even death. All this from a handful of peanuts, an encounter with a cat or microscopic grains of pollen in the air! If everyone reacted to these common substances, we could fix the blame squarely on the nut, dander, shellfish or pollen. But not everyone reacts. What is it?
Your nervous system is the master system that orchestrates your immune system, glandular system, respiratory system and every other system that reacts inappropriately to an allergen. Normally, these systems help you respond and adapt to the world around you. But suffering from uncontrollable sneezing around a house cat is probably an inappropriate reaction.
If your nervous system isn’t working right, you don’t work right. So, rather than direct our attention to the countless potential allergens, we locate and reduce the disturbances we find to your nervous system.
Each of us was born with the capacity to withstand or adapt to stress. If we’re unable to deal with things we eat, breathe or come into contact with it may be because our margin to adapt is used up. Pretend that a bucket represents your capacity to adapt to the physical, emotional and chemical stresses of life. Every stressful encounter your body faces fills up your bucket. If your bucket is already full and you encounter pollen, foods or other chemicals, your bucket overflows. When that happens, people say they’re having an allergic reaction. But what they’re really saying is “I’ve lost my ability to adapt. My margin is used up.”
At Clarendon Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center, we don’t just treat allergies. We look for ways to restore your ability to adapt to allergens by locating and reducing disturbances to your nervous system. Simple, really.
Many people searching for a functional medicine doctor for allergies in Hinsdale, holistic allergy treatment near Western Springs, or natural medicine solutions in La Grange are looking for answers beyond temporary symptom relief. While seasonal allergies, food sensitivities, and environmental triggers may appear to be the problem, functional medicine practitioners often look deeper to understand why the body is reacting in the first place.
At Clarendon Chiropractic, our functional medicine approach focuses on evaluating factors that may influence immune system function and overall wellness. These factors can include inflammation, digestive health, nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, environmental exposures, and lifestyle habits. By taking a comprehensive approach to health, patients can gain a better understanding of the underlying factors that may be contributing to recurring allergy symptoms.
Many patients throughout Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Darien, and Woodridge seek holistic medicine and integrative medicine because they want a more complete picture of their health. Rather than focusing solely on the allergen itself, a holistic doctor considers how the body’s systems work together and whether imbalances may be affecting the body’s ability to respond appropriately to everyday environmental triggers.
Patients searching for functional medicine doctors near Westmont, alternative medicine in Hinsdale, or holistic health solutions near La Grange and Western Springs often appreciate a personalized approach that considers nutrition, immune function, stress, and overall wellness. By supporting the body’s natural ability to adapt and function optimally, functional medicine and holistic health strategies can help patients take a proactive approach to long-term wellness.
Call our office at 630-455-0435 or email Dr. Surrusco with your question using the link below. Schedule a no-obligation consultation and find out if you’re a good candidate for today’s safe and natural chiropractic care in Downers Grove, Burr Ridge, and the surrounding areas of IL.
