Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary How Does Your Allergy Grow?

That’s right. The second line used to read “How does your GARDEN grow?” A more appropriate question is becoming: “How does your ALLERGY grow?”. According to information released in December, 1999 by the American College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, the number of people suffering from allergies has grown from 12 to 38 percent in a thirty year period. According to Thomas Ogren who has spent the last 11 years studying allergies, allergic asthma has now become the number one chronic childhood disease in America.

What are Mary and the 20 million hay fever sufferers in the United States to do? Well, they could all stay inside and hope they aren’t allergic to something going through the air conditioner. They could take medication, but, then all medications have side effects.

Why do millions suffer and millions seem totally unaffected? First, it helps to understand what allergies are. Allergic reactions occur when the body perceives allergens (whatever it is that they are reacting to) as poison. When the body malfunctions and registers pollen, etc. as toxic, the immune system secretes a defense chemical called histamine. When histamine is released, the lining of the nose begins to swell. Symptoms may include watery, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, swelling of the sinuses causing congestion, and heavy pressure headaches.

Why are some people prone to pollen allergies? The pollen isn’t really poison; the immune system of the allergy sufferer just “thinks” it is toxic. Why? Maybe the immune system is the cause. Lack of normal nerve transmission from the brain through the immune system may cause it to “think” wrong. The nerve pathways that carry communications to and from the brain may not be functioning correctly. One cause for malfunction of these nerve pathways to the immune system is called a vertebral subluxation

A vertebral subluxation is where the spinal vertebrae are misaligned or fixated and not in normal position. The delicate nerves which run through channels in the spinal column can become irritated or compressed and unable to communicate information correctly. This theory explains why the immune system reads pollen as poison. The information isn’t being transmitted correctly.

Fix the misaligned spine and see if this doesn’t fix the allergic reactions that are causing allergy sufferers so much pain and trouble. Chiropractors specialize in this. It would be our pleasure to evaluate the spines of you and any other allergic person you know. Call us, today, for an appointment. Chiropractic may just get you out in the garden again.

Dr Dennis Fiorini

Atlas Orthogonal Physician Tallahassee – Dr. Dennis Fiorini Dennis G. Fiorini, D.C., B.C.A.O. Dr. Fiorini founded Fiorini Chiropractic Center, P.A. with his wife, Kim, in 1992 after working with several other doctors in Georgia and South Florida. He is passionate about helping people learn what the Atlas Orthogonal Technique can do for them as well as teaching other doctors how to use the technique effectively. The Atlas Orthogonal Technique can help with a miriad of pain, illness and wellness issues. These issues include not just your expected neck pain and back pain, but things like headaches and migraine headaches, carpal tunnel, sciatica, sinusitis, disc problems, breathing problems, high blood pressure and even concentration, energy and healing. Dr. Fiorini is an instructor of the Atlas Orthogonal Technique and has advanced study directly with Dr. Roy Sweat, the developer of the Atlas Orthogonal Technique. He teaches doctors from around the world how to better help people with cervical spine issues. He has spoken at numerous conferences on A.O. as well as on management of motor vehicle collision patients. A side note…A.O is wonderful for auto accident injury and neck injury patients because it is pain free and non-surgical. Because of his vast experience and training, he has also provided continuing legal education for the Florida Bar. Dr. Fiorini is the author or co-author of 3 books on health as well as a contributor to the Textbook of Atlas Orthogonality. Dr. Fiorini’s mission is to adjust the atlas, the top vertebra in the spine, of every single person in Tallahassee and the surrounding area. His primary motivation, hearing from patients “you know I feel better just walking in the door here.” On a personal note… Dr. Fiorini and his wife Kim have three incredible children: Katelyn, Chase and Emily. They all enjoy baseball season especially the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dr. Fiorini enjoys reading biographies as well as business and self help books. As many of you have seen on his Facebook account, he loves to play the guitar and has been known to perform at local events. His favorite Bible verse is “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32)

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