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Natural Flu Prevention Tips

With world-wide focus on the H1N1 or Swine Flu virus, it’s a good time to discuss natural ways to prevent getting the flu. Of course, one of the best ways to keep your immune system running properly is through regular chiropractic care.

Much of the world is experiencing economic stress, and stress is a key factor that affects your body’s ability to ward off disease. Chiropractic care addresses the effects of stress on the central nervous system and helps to restore optimal immune system functioning. A healthy immune system makes it easier to avoid all types of disease, including the flu.

Other all-natural ways to avoid the flu:

    • While a healthy immune system is beneficial, keeping your hands clean by washing them with warm soapy water adds another layer of protection.

    • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and to flush toxins from your body.

    • Get some fresh air, even in the colder months. Home heating can be drying and it traps stale air.

    • Get a good night’s sleep to recharge and refresh your body’s immune system and your brain!

    • Exercise to relieve stress and boost the immune system. Aside from that, exercise has lots of cardiovascular benefits, and it helps you stay in shape.

    • Drink black and green teas to raise levels of interferon, a chemical that fights colds and viruses.

    • Eat that garlic! Garlic has a number of antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties that keep viruses at bay. Take two cloves daily with water and chew a sprig of parsley to keep breath fresh!

While many people will get the flu this year, you don’t have to be one of them. Talk to us about other healthy lifestyle choices to keep you feeling great and functioning great!

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    Why does chiropractic work?
    Chiropractic works because your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body, controls and regulates every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. A chiropractor locates and reduces areas of nervous system compromise (usually along the spine) so your capacity to heal is restored. Chiropractic works by helping your body work as it was designed.
    What's your plan to deal with drug-resistant 'super germs'?
    Chiropractors have always been concerned with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, accelerating the mutation of microbes that make "wonder" drugs increasingly ineffective. My strategy? Do everything possible to bolster my immune system through proper diet, rest, exercise, clean air, pure water and an optimally functioning nervous system with regular chiropractic care.