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 lead the list. 60% of those folks said it was “important” for keeping their health and well-being. They said that it improved their overall health, and they felt better. They had an enhanced sense of control over their health. They said these types of interventions created an easier way to cope with their health problems. (1) Today more than ever, we in Colorado Springs all need a stronger sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Colorado Springs chiropractor is your partner in good times and difficult times, for young folks and elders! Come see us soon. Meanwhile, take advice from the CDC while the coronavirus pandemic is on our minds, too, as they are all things within our control when so much around us is not. (2)

A healthy body counts on 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 typically 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 enhance the immune system to resist such invasion. (3) Vitamin D is reportedly advantageous to improve and keep clinical depression at bay via its homeostatic, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective roles. (4) Everyone from government, research and industry around the world 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 daily?” and “How best do we ensure everyone gets that?” (5) Let us talk about this at your next chiropractic visit and make a plan to increase your vitamin D level and let your body to fight health-compromising challenges.

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Arrange your next Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment today with The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR. Your Colorado Springs chiropractor is your partner on your health path offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to do at home to cope mentally and physically in times of pain, stress and depression. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.