{"id":12533,"date":"2018-03-28T20:40:36","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T20:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/g\/?p=12533"},"modified":"2018-04-25T22:43:43","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T22:43:43","slug":"massage-for-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/massage-for-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How Massage Can Help You with Spring Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to research, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aafa.org\/page\/spring-allergy-capitals-2016.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over 50 million Americans battle seasonal allergies every year<\/a>. That same study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America also found that the living in following metropolitan areas is particularly challenging for people with spring allergies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Orleans, LA<\/li>\n<li>New York, NY<\/li>\n<li>Dallas, TX<\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia, PA<\/li>\n<li>Charleston, SC<\/li>\n<li>San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n<li>Nashville, TN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regardless of where you live, next time your spring allergies kick in opt for a massage instead of taking Claritin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/zeel-massage-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zeel offers in-home massage to 85+ metro areas nationally<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why massage?<\/h2>\n<p>Massage is one of the best natural remedies for relieving allergies and asthma symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine has been using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/adding-foot-reflexology-to-your-massage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reflexology<\/a> and massage to battle seasonal allergies for centuries. And a recent medical research measuring its effectiveness showed that &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5457772\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">massage therapy has a significantly positive effect<\/a>&#8221; on asthma patients, improving their pulmonary function.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/massage-on-demand?utm_source=blog-post&amp;utm_medium=How-Massage-Can-Help-You-with-Spring-Allergies&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17979 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/get-a-massage_button.jpg\" alt=\"get a massage\" width=\"332\" height=\"75\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/get-a-massage_button.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/get-a-massage_button-50x11.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your allergy symptoms, choose the most appropriate type of massage to relieve your discomfort.<\/p>\n<h2>Relieve sneezing<\/h2>\n<p>Are you sneezing and coughing? Consider requesting lymphatic drainage during your next massage. Manual lymphatic drainage massage is especially effective in relieving nasal congestion, one\u00a0of the most unpleasant allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Another massage option is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/types-of-massage\/what-is-swedish-massage-and-why-should-i-get-a-swedish-massage-in-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swedish Massage<\/a>. If you are booking using Zeel&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/zeel-in-home-massage-therapist\/id621692157?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.zeel.consumer&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>\u00a0app, request a Swedish massage and add a note that you are seeking relief from allergy-related sneezing and coughing. Once your therapist arrives, let them know that you&#8217;re not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/benefits-of-massage\/can-i-get-a-home-massage-when-i-am-recovering-from-the-cold-or-flu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting a massage while sick<\/a>\u00a0but simply suffer from seasonal allergies.<\/p>\n<p>If you have hay fever, your immune system goes into overdrive whenever there&#8217;s hay around. It causes your\u00a0body to react to harmless environmental factors\u00a0like pollen, mold, and pet dander. Symptoms include a runny, stuffed-up nose, sneezing, and\u00a0coughing. If you opt for massage, your massage therapist will concentrate on opening your nasal passages &#8211; expect to get your face and neck massaged. This will improve your lungs&#8217; oxygenation.<\/p>\n<h2>Alleviate headaches<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that massage improves your blood circulation? The result: an immediate relief for migraines, sinus headaches, and\u00a0rhinitis (a hay fever-induced headache).<\/p>\n<p>Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique that promotes the movement of lymph and other\u00a0fluids in the body. It helps drain the sinus cavity of congestions and improves your body&#8217;s overall recovery. Ask your therapist about it!<\/p>\n<h2>Manage stress<\/h2>\n<p>Stress is a common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/news\/20140418\/stress-tied-to-worse-allergy-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trigger for allergies<\/a>, and can often worsen seasonal allergy symptoms. Massages prompt the release of calming hormones like seronitin and decrease body tension. When battling allergies, it&#8217;s best to avoid Deep Tissue Massage and Sports Massage, which are more appropriate choices for muscle pain relief.<\/p>\n<p>Another excellent option in addition to Swedish Massage is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/sleep-massage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Massage<\/a>. Zeel&#8217;s special in-home Sleep Massage treats insomnia and sleep insufficiency-induced stressed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/zeel-massage-news\/december-your-december-fsa-deadline-massage-eligibility-and-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use FSA and HSA Dollars for a Medical Massage from Zeel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/how-orthopedic-massage-differs-from-other-massage-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Orthopedic Massage, and Is It Right for You?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/get-best-massage-lower-back-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Get The Best Massage For Lower Back Pain?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling sneezy? Every spring millions of Americans struggle with spring allergies. 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