How do I Boost my Immune System?

Proper Diet:

• Drink lots of water, eat fruit and vegetables
• Vitamin C & D
• Zinc & Echinacea

Exercise:

• Fresh air
• Cardio/ stretch training

Get good sleep:

• 7-8 hours of restful sleep per night (consistently)

Reduce stress:

• Find something that calms you down
• Yoga/dancing/hiking/naps

Chiropractic Care:

Spinal adjustments have been shown to boost immune function because they serve to correct the subluxations 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 and other viruses.¹

Organs that have a strong relationship with the immune system, such as the lymph nodes and the spleen, communicate with your brain and nerves, and if your nervous system isn’t functioning at an optimal level, a communication breakdown can occur. You can imagine what may happen next. Getting a chiropractic adjustment is a great place to start so you can get any spinal misalignment you may have corrected. Even one adjustment can bring about an immediate immune boost.¹

References:

1. “Why Chiropractic Care Is Good for Your Immune System.” ChiroHealthUSA, .
2. The effects of chiropractic on the immune system: a review of the literature. Allen JM, Chiropractic Journal of Australia, 1993;23:132-135
3. “When and How to Wash Your Hands.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 Oct. 2019,
4. “Can Lack of Sleep Make You Sick?” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 28 Nov. 2018
5. “Stress Weakens the Immune System.” American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association,
6. The common cold, pattern sensitivity and contrast sensitivity. Smith AP, ET al. Psycho-logical Medicine, 1993; 22:487-494.
7. Chiropractic treatment and antibody levels. Alcorn, S. Journal of the Australian Chiropractic Association. 1977.