CHIROPRACTIC: ONE WAY TO FEEL BETTER AND GAIN A SENSE OF CONTROL

“Listen to your elders!” A study of over-60-year-olds found that 29.2% of them used complementary health alternatives in the past year: herbal therapies, chiropractic, and massage topped the list. 60% of those folks reported that it was “important” for maintaining their health and well-being. They said that it improved their overall health, and they felt better. They had a better 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 are all in need of a better sense of control over our health and well-being. Your 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 these are all things within our control when so much around us aren’t.

• Avoid excessive exposure to media coverage of COVID-19.
• Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep and avoid alcohol and drugs.
• Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories. It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly. Try to do some other activities you enjoy to return to your normal life.
• Connect with others (even if it’s over the phone). Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or family member. Maintain healthy relationships.
• Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking.

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Chris DeVeau on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. His presentation demonstrates how chiropractic care incorporating the gentle Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management partners with a patient as he finds a way to regain a sense of control of his life when pain robbed him of sleep.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Take Vitamin D

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 trigger excessive immune responses: infection, cancer, auto-immune conditions. Inhaled air pollution typically lands on respiratory mucosa and affects the respiratory system. (We hear a lot about the respiratory system today.)Vitamin D supplementation is one strategy research suggests 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. (5) Everyone from government, research and industry around the world recognize that vitamin D deficiency is a big problem. All are working to find 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?” (4) Let’s discuss this at your next chiropractic visit and set a plan to boost your vitamin D level and allow your body to fight health-compromising issues.

Thank you for incorporating chiropractic into your health and wellness plan! We look forward to seeing you soon.