Let's Get Through the Pollen Season!

Once again, here comes the pollen season starting this year. Just seeing the yellow coverings of pollen everywhere makes me want to sneeze.

Pollen Allergy is also often referred to as Hay Fever. The body recognizes the pollen allergen as a foreign substance and tries to expel the pollen particles that adhere to the mucous membranes inside and outside the body through means of runny nose, tears, coughing, and sneezing. Symptoms like slight fever, headache, and fatigue are also similar, as the body’s immune function overreacts to the pollen allergen.

One of the mechanisms considered the most plausible behind allergy symptoms, including hay fever, is the “Overflow Model.” According to this Overflow Model, humans have a receptor tank for allergen toxins in our bodies. Major symptoms do not occur when the body is just filling the tank, but when this amount of toxins reaches a certain capacity, allergy symptoms begin to occur because the body cannot handle as many toxins anymore. For example, in some of our patients from Japan that have never experienced Pollen Allergy in their life, suddenly develop it within 3 to 5 years after moving to Georgia. More specifically, it is usually not the next year or few they develop symptoms; rather specifically 3 to 5 years. It is known to be this specific time frame because many people’s toxin (allergens/pollen) tanks overflow in about 3 to 5 years. Meaning, that if we somehow reduce the amount of toxins entering the body, or perhaps increase our tank’s capacity would allow to alleviate these allergy symptoms.

I believe this capacity of the tank to accept toxins is a part of the body’s immune system. Of course, some people may be more prone to allergy symptoms than others, but allergies such as hay fever are more likely to occur when the immune system is weakened. (For example, from aging or chronic stress and fatigue, etc.) Therefore, “increasing the tank’s capacity” are nearly equivalent to “increasing immunity.” It is significant to live a healthy daily life with adequate sleep, proper nutrition, and moderate exercise to improve immunity. And of course, chiropractic treatment also helps boost immunity as it corrects misalignments from the neck to the spine to the pelvis, allowing for better regulation of the autonomic nervous system, improved metabolism, and a better overall physical condition.

There are also methods to suppress the onset of allergies by reducing the amount of toxins in our body tank and creating space in the tank’s capacity. This is called detoxification. Our clinic offers a safe detox program menu along with supervision of our doctor. Some patients participate in this detox program before the pollen season to increase their tank’s capacity, allowing them to have minimal allergy symptoms.

Most people would probably use some sort of conventional treatments such as sublingual immunotherapy (where the body gradually gets accustomed to the allergen taking low dosages of allergens everyday), taking prescribed or OTC medications to alleviate symptoms. However, these methods may have side effects like drowsiness or fatigue, which could restrict daily activities. For those concerned of side effects of such medications or hesitant to take medication every day, we recommend supplements at our clinic. In addition to the popular “ALLEPLEX” supplement mentioned in last month’s article and two types of enzyme supplements that promote toxin excretion and vitamin B, we offer a set of supplements to alleviate allergy symptoms and medication side effects for a cheaper price for limited time.

Please feel free to consult us and give it a try and let’s enjoy the beautiful Georgia spring!            

Yoshiro Yajima D.C

ツライ花粉症にはこのキット！ We start off with two herbal supplements that help the body to remove toxins more quickly. Also, it helps to strengthen our immune system, so that the symptoms are less likely to appear. The third organic supplement helps to counteract allergy symptoms.💪 ★KDY…リンパの流れを良くし、体の代謝を促進します。利尿作用でむくみ解消も。 ★MSCLR…ハーブ由来のアンチヒスタミンが鼻水や鼻づまりを緩和し、消化酵素のアミラーゼが体内の老廃物排出を促します。　　 ◎ALLERPLEX…含有のビタミンＡとCが鼻水・鼻づまり、気管支系、肝臓の働きを助けアレルギー症状を緩和します。即効性あり。 ◎CATPLEXB…B1、B3、B6の3つのビタミンBを配合。ALLERPLEXとの併用でアレルギー症状軽減により効果あり。