Food Allergy Treatment in Omaha NE

Food allergies are becoming more common among adults and children. Today, over 15 million Americans have some kind of allergic reaction to food. That includes every 1 in 13 children under the age of 18. These allergies can develop at any stage of life.

Food allergies result from an immune system's response to a certain food. It sees this food as an enemy. This leads to symptoms like itching, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing.

Here at Diamond Chiropractic Omaha South, our team is exceptional when it comes to helping with food allergies in Omaha NE. Our staff is capable of understanding what the cause is and how to treat the pain. Whether you had this condition for a while or it appeared suddenly, our Chiropractor in Omaha has an answer and treatment for you.

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What is a Food Allergy in Omaha NE?

A food allergy is when the body's immune system responds to a particular food or a particular ingredient in a food. The reactions in this case include itching, hives, swelling in the face and/or the throat, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and blood pressure dropping quickly. In severe cases, anaphylactic shock can occur, requiring immediate medical attention.

About 90% of food allergy cases are caused by the following: milk; eggs; peanuts; soy; wheat; and seafood, mostly shellfish (shrimp, oysters, lobsters, etc.). While there is no exact reason for these allergies, there have been studies and research done focusing on food allergies and how they develop.

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How the Body Reacts

Similar to seasonal allergies, the body will react to food allergies by releasing histamines. Histamines appear when the body works hard to fight off harmful substances. They cause inflammation in the body and, with food allergy cases, on the skin. With a food allergy, histamines can cause symptoms like swelling in the mouth and throat, lowered blood pressure, and hives. These reactions appear quickly after eating and every time after that specific food is eaten. A small amount is enough to trigger an allergic reaction. Severe cases can result in anaphylaxis shock if not treated right away.

While some symptoms are easy to identify, others are not. In addition, symptoms such as nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea appear in ALL food allergy cases.

Another reason for the immune system to release histamines is from a spinal misalignment. Spinal misalignments (subluxations) cause miscommunication between the brain and the nervous system. These misalignments stem from several stressors placed on the body: physical, emotional, and biochemical. In the case of food allergies, histamines are released due to a biochemical stressor. This leads to the body reacting to certain foods.

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Food Allergy Treatment at Diamond Chiropractic Omaha South

At Diamond Chiropractic Omaha South, our chiropractor will examine, take x-rays, and evaluate your posture to determine the cause of food allergy/intolerance reactions. After comparing her findings, our chiropractor will develop a treatment plan to help alleviate your symptoms, heal the pain, and provide you with recommendations to lower your risk for possible re-occurrences.

Using the Zone Technique, the doctor will evaluate your body to see which zone is imbalanced. Usually, food allergies result from a Zone 4 imbalance. Once this zone is balanced, you will be able to eat normal food. Whether it is milk, cheese, wheat, or tomatoes. If it's a normal food, you should and will be able to eat it again.

• Spinal Adjustments - Our doctor will realign the vertebrae in the affected area to alleviate pain on the spinal nerves. With the adjustments, inflammation in the digestive system will decrease. Stimulation of the cells and organs, due to food sensitivities, will also decrease. Along with better mobility in the spine, your digestive system will work better again.
• Intersegmental Traction - Intersegmental traction involves the use of a special chiropractic table. This specific table includes rollers that will roll along the sides of the spinal column, allowing blood to flow through the tight muscles and ligaments. As this occurs, the muscles and ligaments loosen up and relax more; in addition, your spine will become more mobile. This type of treatment is effective in alleviating pain caused by food allergies/intolerances.
• Acupuncture - Electro-therapy, or acupuncture, is effective with food allergies/intolerances by focusing on certain pressure points. Patients will notice, after several treatments, that the pain and/or inflammation from food sensitivities begin to decrease. In addition, they will start to see more mobility come back to the spine and other affected areas.
• Lifestyle Advice - When it comes to lifestyle advice, the main discussion point will be changing your daily diet. From a young age, many people will remember the original/traditional food pyramid. This placed a lot of complex carbohydrates (such as grains and rice) at the base, and sweets and oils would be at the very top. In other words, there was more focus on carbohydrates, while fruits, vegetables, and all the proteins got lost in the middle.

To correct this, revise your diet to be more low-carb, high-fat based; also known as the Keto diet. With this diet, your meals focus more on those proteins, fruits, and vegetables being overlooked in the food pyramid; additionally, your carb/sugar intake is reduced drastically. Meals should consist of 60-75% fats, 20-30% protein, and 5-10% carbs. Foods such as potatoes, dried fruit, and dairy should be avoided.

Reducing your sugar intake, along with modifying your diet, can result in having more energy and control of your overall health. A ketogenic diet could provide many health benefits for everyone.

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Contact Our Omaha Chiropractor for Food Allergies

To get started with chiropractic care for your food allergy(s), choose our Omaha NE chiropractor today. Diamond Chiropractic Omaha South is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Call our office today. When it comes to food allergies, get relief NOW & FAST.