The immune system is the defense system for your body. Currently, many harmful invaders and environmental assaults are occurring throughout the world. These include influenza, the common cold, and even the recently discovered coronavirus known as COVID-19.

When one of these invaders make their way into your body, an immune response occurs. In short, this is the “attack” that initiates from your immune system in order to protect you.

To receive the absolute best protection from these harmful invaders, you want to ensure that your immune system is as strong as possible. While it is true that you still may fall ill and experience symptoms, if your immune system is strong, you have the best chance at experiencing only mild systems and recovering quickly.

Continue reading to learn how to strengthen your immune system.

General Health Guidelines

To properly protect and strengthen your immune system, you must first learn and adhere to general health guidelines that have been established by medical and general health specialists. The following highlights these guidelines:

1. First, you should make certain that you consume a lot of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
2. If you have been told by a doctor that you lack certain nutrients or if you feel as if you are lacking in nutrients as a result of your diet, you should consider taking a multi-vitamin/multi-mineral product. If you take prescription medications, you should get approval from your doctor prior to starting this type of product as they may interfere with the overall effectiveness of your medication.
3. You should make certain that you exercise on a regular basis.
4. You should make certain that you get the right amount of sleep. Most healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep. If you have underlying health conditions, this amount may vary.
5. You should make a point of determining a healthy weight limit for your height and age and make every effort possible to reach that healthy weight and maintain it.
6. It is essential that you ensure that you keep your stress levels under control as high levels of stress are known to detrimentally impact your health.
7. You should avoid using tobacco and alcohol products. If you consume alcohol, it is advised that women drink no more than one a day and men drink no more than two.
8. You should ensure that you take steps that will help you avoid becoming infected with an illness. Examples include washing your hands frequently and avoiding allowing your hands to come in contact with your face.

Chiropractic Care Boosts Immunity

If you want to strengthen your immune system so that the effect that harmful invaders have on your body is lessened, you should consider chiropractic care.

The immune system is directly connected to the spine. If the spine is not properly aligned, it has the ability to detrimentally impact the immune system.

One of the most common issues seen by professionals in chiropractic care are the compression of nerve pathways in the spine. This leads to neural dysfunction. In turn, it places stress on the body.

The immune system is then weakened and has a lower response rate to harmful invaders. Adjustments correct this issue and help strengthen communication in the body; therefore, increasing the immune response.

To start boosting your immune system today, practice the general health guidelines outlined here, and make an appointment with a chiropractic care specialist by calling: 706-738-7731