Did you know, Chiropractic treatments can help to boost your immune system❓
Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to boost immune function because they serve to correct the spinal misalignment that cause neural dysfunction.
Neural dysfunction stresses a body out, which may lead to a weakened immune system and lowered response to a foreign body, such as the cold virus. Research shows that sustaining healthy habits supports immunity and can help prepare our bodies to better fight and recover from illnesses.
Other ways to boost your immune system are:
🥗 Stick to a nutrient-dense, toxin-free diet, including known immune-supportive foods like garlic and ginger.
Avoid foods that tend to weaken the immune system, such as sugar, refined grains, and all processed and refined foods, as much as you can. Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum.
🧘♀️ Practice mindfulness and reduce stress. Research suggests that mindful meditation can have benefits for health, including immune function.
💤 Get adequate sleep, ideally seven to eight hours a night. This is your body’s time to perform preventive maintenance, which bolsters the immune system. Research shows that repeatedly short-changing sleep by even an hour or two can negatively affect immunity.
☀️ Get plenty of sunshine and supplemental Vitamin D. High levels of vitamin D have long been linked to lower rates of illness.
💊 Consider taking additional vitamins, micronutrients, and supplements to support immunity, such as a high-quality multivitamin, magnesium, omega-3, vitamin C, elderberry, and digestive enzymes. Probiotics and powdered greens have also been shown to support immune and gut health.
🚴♀️ Get at least 20 minutes of low- to moderate-intensity exercise a day to prime the immune system. This movement results in the production of more white blood cells, which combat bacteria and viruses, and promotes improved circulation.
🧼 Practice good hygiene!
👏 Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water to protect yourself and others from germs.
🤧 Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Then throw the tissue away.
🤭 Avoid touching your face, because germs routinely spread when a person touches something contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.
As the current pandemic is at the top of the headlines, we encourage you to stay informed from trusted information sources such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Check out this link for more immune boosting information! https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system?fbclid=IwAR3tzIZ--4R-r3fm0QOIi_SHimN3MnzM3KJpvihCSRQZVkKl-BLfB4fQA48
