Ahhhh-Choo!

That time is upon us again when the flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and people are sneezing. Allergies are becoming more prevalent in our world due to environmental factors, many of which can be reduced or avoided. Here is a list to consider reducing your allergy exposure and boosting your allergy fighting strength.

Keep the windows shut-it is so tempting to open up the house after a long winter. While it is glorious to feel the breeze blow in during the spring it also brings all those allergens right into our houses. Avoid the temptation and keep the house locked up.
Take your shoes off-for similar reasons as the windows open, when we walk around outside our shoes collect pollen and other allergens. Taking your shoes off at the door will help keep allergies lower inside the home.
Shower at night-this will rinse off any allergens from the day before you sleep with them on you and your sheets all night.
Befriend your local bees-The bees are busy pollinating all those allergen laden flowers. Then they use this to make honey. When we ingest honey from bees within 30 miles of our homes we will get a boost of allergy fighting strength for the flowers/trees nearest to our homes.
Detox those livers-spring is the best time of year to clean out the garage and your liver! The winter is a time when the body naturally detoxifies so to capitalize on that natural rhythm you should choose a spring detox program. When the liver is toxic histamine levels are naturally higher. Histamine is what makes us react to allergens so by naturally reducing this within our body we will naturally be more allergy resistant. Make sure to consult with a doctor to choose the best program for your body.

Allergies are not always preventable but there are a few quick tips to try to avoid them or to lessen their hold on our bodies. Keep your hankie or box of Kleenex nearby in the meantime.

Dr. Allison K. Norris
owner of Norris Family Chiropractic