Seasonal or otherwise, allergies occur because of the immune system’s exaggerated response to a foreign substance. This hypersensitivity of the immune system may actually be a result of weakened adrenal glands.
Allergies and the Adrenal Glands
The adrenal glands, located above each kidney, produce hormones that help the body burn fat and protein, react to stressors, control blood sugar, and regulate blood pressure. Two of the most important adrenal hormones are cortisol and aldosterone.
Most allergies involve the release of inflammatory substances like histamines. Cortisol – a strong anti-inflammatory – prevents the symptoms associated with allergies. When the adrenal glands are not working at its optimal level, it is unable to release enough circulating levels of cortisol to prevent allergy symptoms from occuring.
Subluxation and Adrenal Dysfunction
One cause of sub-optimal adrenal gland function is a compromised neural pathway between the gland and the brain caused by an impingement in the T9 nerve. This impingement is usually caused by a subluxation or spinal misalignment that a chiropractor can fix by performing chiropractic adjustments.
By working on the spine, a chiropractor is able to treat a wide variety of conditions such as allergies. Find out if chiropractic care can help you. Call 845-342-2225 to request a FREE consultation with a chiropractor in our Middletown NY office.