The Link Between Food Allergies and Inflammation - Dr. Ashley Carnes

Here's a GUEST POST from my friend and Physician, Dr. Ashley Carnes on a very important topic which is near and dear to my heart. Carnes Chiropractic Clinic has been such a vital part of my well being that I wanted to share the love, their knowledge and expertise and introduce you to them on your journey to wellness - Chef Susan

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Inflammation is the precursor to the most common degenerative diseases ailing us today. This is a HUGE deal when it comes to prevention and vitality. If we can decrease inflammation in the body we can slow down the aging process.
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What causes inflammation?

• Stress (emotional or physical), along with poor diet and toxicity to the body are just a few of the causes. By identifying foods that create inflammation and eliminating them in your diet you can prevent inflammatory responses in the body.

What are some signs of inflammation?

• Bloating, stomach pain, joint pain, bowel irregularity, muscle aches, sinus trouble, itchy skin, skin rash, and much more.

What are some common foods that cause inflammation?

• Grains (gluten in particular), dairy products, high preservative foods, sugar, alcohol and non-organic meats are a few foods to try and avoid.  

​Dothan, Alabama (where I live) was named the allergy capital of the world in 2012. With this information we can assume many in our area are suffering with allergies whether they are airborne or food type.

What should one do to help relieve their bodies from allergy like symptoms?

• Changing their diet is very important. Eating the foods God made can help eliminate many allergic type reactions (whole foods, organic, not processed).
• Meeting the bodies needs with supplementation and vitamins can help increase the healing process and decrease inflammatory reactions. Sometimes the body needs extra nutritional support to fully heal the gut and eliminate the symptom. 
• ​​Chiropractic care can also help facilitate healing in the body by removing any nerve interference thus elimination the allergy like symptom you may be suffering with.

Carnes Chiropractic Clinic offers an allergy identification and elimination technique along with an array of knowledge to educate you, the patient, more about changing your complete lifestyle so you can begin to thrive as a whole person.

For more information into how we can help you go to  www.carneswellness.com. Or call the office at 334-794-2225 for an appointment to get started on an allergy and inflammation free lifestyle. There is a better way!

Dr. Ashley Carnes has been a doctor of Chiropractic and Applied Kinesiologist in the Dothan area just shy of two years. She is the daughter of Dr. Bob Carnes a local Chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist in Dothan for over 35 years.  They share a practice together on Main Street. While Dr. Bob focuses much of the practice on metabolic health through blood work, saliva testing, and nutritional support, Dr. Ashley focuses much of her practice on healthy movement and getting patients clear of nerve interference and up moving again. Moving well and functioning at your best is very important to her and she feels this cannot be done unless you’re eating well, thinking well, and resting well.  Together Dr. Bob and Dr. Ashley tackle wellness and hope to educate their patients on what true wellness means and how to live a life full of vitality and health. She is passionate about eating dark chocolate, yoga/dancing, and traveling. ​

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