Healthy News - March 2020

“Listen to your elders!” An analysis of over-60 year olds stated that 29.2% of them utilized complementary health alternatives in the past year: herbal therapies, chiropractic and massage lead the list. 60% of those folks reported that it was “important” for maintaining their health and well-being. They stated that it boosted their overall health, and they felt better. They had an improved sense of control over their health. They said these types of interventions made it easier to cope with their health problems. (1) Today more than ever, we in Williamson are all in need of a stronger sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Williamson chiropractor is your partner in good times and difficult times, for young folks and elders! Come see us soon. In the meantime, taking this sensible advice from the CDC in this time of the coronavirus pandemic is a good idea, too, as they are all things within our control when so much around us is not. (2)

A healthy body relies on a healthy, well-functioning immune system. Vitamin D plays a beneficial role in supporting a health immune system and helps combat challenges to it. Air pollution is a challenge as it can activate extreme immune responses: infection, cancer, auto-immune conditions. Inhaled air pollution usually lands on respiratory mucosa and has an effect on the respiratory system. (We hear a lot about the respiratory system today.) Vitamin D supplementation is one strategy research proposes may boost the immune system to fight such invasion. (3) Vitamin D is reportedly beneficial to improve and keep clinical depression at bay due to its homeostatic, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective roles. (4) Many from government, research and industry globally recognize that vitamin D deficiency is an extensive problem. They are seeking for ways to deal with it and answer the questions “How much vitamin D should I take a day?” and “How best do we ensure everyone gets that?” (5) Let’s discuss this at your next chiropractic appointment and make a plan to boost your vitamin D level and allow your body to fight health-compromising challenges.

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Arrange your next Williamson chiropractic appointment today with Apple Country Chiropractic. Your Williamson chiropractor is with you on your health journey offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to do at home to deal with mentally and physically when pain, stress and depression bother you. Apple Country Chiropractic is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.