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Allergies
Millions of people suffering from a wide variety of conditions, allergies included, have benefited from chiropractic and massage care even though chiropractic and massage are not an allergy treatment. Why? Because chiropractic and massage are methods of health care that permit your body to function at its best. That is especially important if you suffer from allergies. But first, let's find out, what is an allergy? Your immune system keeps you one hundred percent natural, organic, unadulterated you! It recognizes and destroys anything not supposed to be in you: bacteria, viruses, pollutants, dust, pollen, drugs, tumors, dead pieces of your own cells, and even artificial hearts and donor organs. (Metal and plastic, however, don't trigger an immune reaction.) A healthy immune system means high resistance to disease and infection, better ability to deal with stress, and greater health and well-being. Immunological Diseases
Your immune system is influenced by your nerves and hormones, by your diet and by emotional stress. If unhealthy, your immune system may fail to recognize and remove abnormal cells (such as cancers); may not overcome infection; may overreact to foreign substances (bee stings, penicillin, foods or drugs); become depressed (as in AIDS) or even attack itself! Allergens & Allergies The most common immune disorder is the allergic reaction which occurs when the immune system overreacts to an allergen (dust, mold, pollen, animal dander, milk, strawberries, etc) and produces too many neutralizing chemicals (especially histamines) to counteract it. What Causes Allergies? No one knows for sure, though according to some authors childhood vaccinations are suspect. As writer Walene James has stated: "Vaccination lays the foundation for autoimmune diseases and other disorders of the immune system such as rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, lupus erythmatosus, scleroderma...It is reasonable to assume that our contemporary 'epidemic' of allergies has at least some of its roots in the practice of vaccination." The Orthodox Medical Approach to Allergy
Treatment
Orthodox medicine has no cure for allergies, only treatment, and, according to Robert Mendelsohn, M.D., "You can depend on most doctors to largely ignore the cause...unfortunately, their treatment is often worse than the disease, especially since the relatively safe folk-measures of yesteryear have been replaced by the sophisticated, dangerous drugs of modern medicine." Since runny eyes, irritation, redness, fullness in the sinuses, runny nose and other allergy symptoms are caused by histamines, antihistamines are often prescribed to dry mucous membranes. However, antihistamines can cause serious heart problems and should not be used with alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers. Canadian researcher Lorne Brandes, in an article published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, has produced research showing that certain antihistamines make cancerous tumors grow faster in lab rodents. Breastfeeding Clinical studies have shown that breastfed babies have fewer allergy problems than formula-fed babies. Non-breastfed babies also have a higher incidence of more severe infections. The Chiropractic and Massage Approach
By releasing stress on the nervous system, chiropractic permits the immune system to function more effectively - something all allergy sufferers need. A nervous system without stress functions more efficiently. Recent understandings in psychoneuroimmunology reveal that when the nervous system functions better the immune system benefits. Chiropractors correct a basic cause of body malfunction to improve the function of your immune system. Please note that the chiropractic approach is to remove vertebral subluxations, a common spinal distortion that puts stress on your nervous system. Freed of nervous system stress, your body will work more effectively to neutralize the allergy causing chemicals in your environment. As Dr. Kurt Donsback has said: "A healthy body is capable of neutralizing these toxic substances and a body which has malfunctioning defense mechanisms cannot. The emphasis on allergies much be on building a healthy body, not on trying to use evasive tactics by eliminating all the allergens. Postscript No matter what disease or condition you have, you can benefit from a healthy spine. Spinal health can be as important for your overall healing as proper nutrition. Are you and your family carrying the vertebral subluxation complex in your spines? Only a chiropractic spinal checkup will tell. Among the many things contributing to you health: the quality of the air, food and water you take in ; how you handle emotional stress; your inherited weaknesses and strengths; your use of drugs; exercise; and relaxation - a healthy spine is absolutely essential. In some people it's a major factor and can make the difference between a life of health, strength and vitality, or a life of disease, weakness and disability. (Adapted from Koren Publishing) |
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approaches -- from physical rehabilitation to
nutritional counseling to acupuncture -- to address
problem areas, treat injuries or encourage overall
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anniversary open house.
We appreciate the time you took out of your busy
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A big thank you to culinary students Al Giordano and Adam Gallaway who prepared and presented the food - it was absolutely wonderful! |
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Dr. Deanna Minkler Rachel Shaffer, LMT
Sauganash Wellness Center
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