Newport Beach Chiropractor: Allergy Shots?

I read an interesting article that states that allergy shots-also called allergy immunotherapy-are effective for reducing symptoms related to seasonal allergies, but they're also dangerous and slow-acting. The therapy requires injections as frequently as three times a week for up to seven months, as well as monthly shots for the next five years or more. Additionally, as with any vaccine, the risks of exposure to the actual pathogen can result in side effects or in this case, allergic reactions ranging from slight to severe. Says one immunologist at UCLA, Dr. Andrew Saxton, "Allergy shots work. The overarching problem is they're dangerous...expensive and slow."

Did you know that chiropractic therapy is proven effective for treating allergies? Imagine this, if your head is too far in front of your body, your spine is being stretched forward, which means your nerves in that area are being stretched forward. Guess what happens to nerves that are being stretched far beyond their normal? Just like an elastic band, they get thinner and less nerve energy can flow through them. Thus, a weak or overactive immune system, allergies, neck pain, headaches and many more...

Chiropractic adjustments correct spinal abnormalities that result in interference of the nervous system by placing pressure on nerves. Since the nervous system controls all functions of the body, including the immune system, chiropractic care can have a positive effect on immune function.