Healthy News - March 2020

“Listen to your elders!” A study of over-60 year olds found that 29.2% of them utilized complementary health alternatives in the last 12 months: herbal therapies, chiropractic and massage topped the list. 60% of those folks reported that 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 options created an easier way to cope with their health problems. (1) Today more than ever, we in Sandy Springs all need a better sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Sandy Springs chiropractor is your partner in good times and hard 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 they are all things within our control when so much around us isn’t. (2)

A healthy body needs a healthy, well-functioning immune system. Vitamin D plays a beneficial role in supporting a health immune system and aids combat challenges to it. Air pollution is a challenge as it can cause extreme immune responses: infection, cancer, auto-immune conditions. Inhaled air pollution usually lands on respiratory mucosa and has an effect on the respiratory system. (The news is filled with talk about the respiratory system today.) Vitamin D supplementation is one strategy research suggests may boost the immune system to combat such invasion. (3) Vitamin D is reportedly beneficial 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 are very aware that vitamin D deficiency is an extensive 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 us discuss this at your next chiropractic appointment and set a plan to increase your vitamin D level and let your body to fight health-compromising problems.

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Arrange your next Sandy Springs chiropractic appointment now with Cross Chiropractic Center. Your Sandy Springs chiropractor is with you on your health journey offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to do at home to cope mentally and physically when pain, stress and depression bother you. Cross Chiropractic Center is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.