Healthy News - March 2020

“Listen to your elders!” An analysis of over-60 year olds found that 29.2% of them utilized complementary health alternatives in the past year: herbal therapies, chiropractic and massage topped the list. 60% of those folks wrote it was “important” for keeping their health and well-being. They said 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 options created an easier way to cope with their health problems. (1) Today more than ever, we in Tonawanda all need a better sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Tonawanda chiropractor is your partner in good times and hard times, for young folks and elders! Make your appointment soon! Meanwhile, taking this sensible advice from the CDC in this time of the coronavirus pandemic is a good idea, too, as these are all things within our control when so much around us isn’t. (2)

A healthy body needs a healthy, well-functioning immune system. Vitamin D supports a health immune system and aids fight 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 study proposes may enhance the immune system to resist such invasion. (3) Vitamin D is reportedly advantageous to improve and keep clinical depression at bay due to its homeostatic, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective roles. (4) Everyone from government, research and industry globally recognize that vitamin D deficiency is an extensive problem. All are seeking for ways to deal with it and respond to the questions “How much vitamin D should I take daily?” and “How best do we make sure everyone gets that?” (5) Let’s talk about this at your next chiropractic visit and make a plan to increase your vitamin D level and allow your body to ward off health-compromising problems.

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Arrange your next Tonawanda chiropractic appointment now with Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation. Your Tonawanda chiropractor is your partner on your health path offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to do at home to deal with mentally and physically in times of pain, stress and depression. Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.