From seasonal allergies to food allergies, allergies can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. When you experience allergies, it means that your immune system is mistakenly attacking harmless substances. Ranging from mild to life-threatening, allergies can have a major impact on your health.
Allergy treatment in conventional medicine is typically limited to the use of antihistamines and other medications to reduce allergy symptoms. However, an integrative approach provides a natural, effective, and long-term alternative to conventional methods alone.
How Are Allergies Treated With Integrative Medicine?
In integrative medicine, conventional methods are combined with alternative therapies to treat the patient as a whole. This approach involves the use of several different therapies to enhance the patient’s overall health and wellness.
For allergies, an integrative approach may involve treatments including:
- Prescription medications
- Herbs, supplements, and probiotics
- Dietary changes
- Lifestyle and behavioral changes
- Detoxification
- Intravenous therapy
- Alternative therapies, such as acupuncture
With an integrative approach to allergy symptoms, medications aren’t your only option. Your integrative physician will work with you to determine the best therapies for your needs.
What Are The Benefits of Treating Allergies With An Integrative Approach?
An integrative approach can provide several advantages for patients with allergies, including:
- Increased use and knowledge of natural remedies and supplements that don’t have side effects
- Reduced inflammation from a variety of therapies, leading to improved immune function and allergy relief
- Ongoing advice and guidance to help you adopt a lifestyle that naturally prevents allergy symptoms
- A treatment approach that considers the entire body, rather than individual symptoms
- A personalized treatment plan that takes your unique needs into account
At The Center for Natural & Integrative Medicine, we offer expertise in integrative treatment plans for all types of medical concerns, including allergies. To learn more, schedule an appointment with us today.
