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 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 Manchester all need a stronger sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Manchester chiropractor is your partner in good times and hard 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 plays a beneficial role in supporting a health immune system and helps 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 settles on respiratory mucosa and influences the respiratory system. (The news is filled with talk 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 advantageous to improve and keep clinical depression at bay due to its homeostatic, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective roles. (4) Many from government, research and industry globally know that vitamin D deficiency is a big problem. They 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 discuss this at your next chiropractic appointment and set a plan to boost your vitamin D level and let your body to fight health-compromising problems.

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Arrange your next Manchester chiropractic appointment today with Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries. Your Manchester 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 in times of pain, stress and depression. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.