HOW MASSAGE CAN HELP WITH ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES

As a new allergy sufferer myself, I had to ask: What exactly are allergies? According to Mayo Clinic, allergies are defined as your body's response to an allergen (such as pet dander, pollen, or bee venom) that can cause symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes, cough, excessive sneezing and in some cases, anaphylaxis. Usually, a person becomes allergic to something through prolonged exposure to whatever the allergen is. People more at risk of developing allergies usually have a family history of allergies and asthma, or have a history of asthma themselves. 

While some people don't experience allergies until much later in their lives, it's very apparent that the amount of people who suffer from this chronic disease is on the rise; approximately 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, according to the latest research! Allergies are now the 5th most common chronic condition in Americans. Some of this may be, in part, related to the change in climate. 

According to Everyday Health, studies have shown that over the past 20 or so years, the warmer seasons have drastically extended and average temperature lows are higher than ever. This causes prolonged exposure to certain allergens, pollen being the most common. Since prolonged exposure to allergens is a leading cause in developing an allergy, it's easy to see how these two go hand-in-hand, and why someone who hasn't had allergies in the past may develop them later on in life, regardless of their family history. 














While severe allergic reactions and allergy symptoms, such as anaphylaxis, require a doctor's care, most minor symptoms can be eased using massage. There are certain pressure points that can be utilized in massage, many of them located on the face or near the nose to provide the most relief to inflamed sinuses or congestion. Some of them can even be done at home (but honestly, where's the fun in that?) or by your massage therapist when you come in. 

Here's a few examples of the pressure points utilized to help ease allergy symptoms:

These pressure points can be done at home or you can let your massage therapist know what symptoms you are experiencing. Remember, if your symptoms are cold/flu based and not allergy based, it's important to note that massage will not be as beneficial and it's recommended you stay home until you feel well again! This will also help prevent the spread of the virus! 

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Allergies are more common now than ever before and can cause all sorts of discomfort, from watery/itchy eyes to hives. Even skin conditions like eczema are considered an allergy, which causes dry, flaky skin that constantly itches and can leave behind scars if left untreated. Since more people are developing allergies, it's important to discuss the possible cause of allergy symptoms and ways of managing them with your doctor, especially if they get in the way of your daily activities. 

If you are interested in trying massage to help with minor allergy symptoms, feel free to give us a call or simply comment on this post! We'd love to hear from you!

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