Healthy News - March 2020

“Listen to your elders!” An analysis of over-60 year olds stated 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 options made it easier to cope with their health problems. (1) Today more than ever, we in Oxford all need a stronger sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Oxford chiropractor is with you in good times and hard times, for young folks and elders! Make your appointment 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 isn’t. (2)

A healthy body relies on a healthy, well-functioning immune system. Vitamin D supports a health immune system and aids combat challenges to it. Air pollution is a challenge as it can trigger undue 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 proposes 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. (4) Everyone from government, research and industry around the world know that vitamin D deficiency is a big problem. They are working to find ways to deal with it and respond to the questions “How much vitamin D should I take a day?” and “How best do we make sure everyone gets that?” (5) Let us talk about this at your next chiropractic appointment and set a plan to boost your vitamin D level and allow your body to ward off health-compromising problems.

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Schedule your next Oxford chiropractic appointment today with Satterwhite Chiropractic. Your Oxford chiropractor is with you on your health path offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to do at home to deal with mentally and physically when pain, stress and depression bother you. Satterwhite Chiropractic is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.