Healthy News - March 2020

“Listen to your elders!” A study of over-60 year olds stated that 29.2% of them used 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 boosted their overall health, and they felt better. They had a better 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 Baton Rouge all need a better sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Baton Rouge chiropractor is with you in good times and difficult times, for young folks and elders! Make your appointment soon! In the meantime, 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 relies on a healthy, well-functioning immune system. Vitamin D supports a health immune system and helps fight challenges to it. Air pollution is a challenge as it can trigger extreme immune responses: infection, cancer, auto-immune conditions. Inhaled air pollution usually lands on respiratory mucosa and influences the respiratory system. (We hear a lot about the respiratory system today.) Vitamin D supplementation is one strategy research proposes may enhance 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 globally are very aware that vitamin D deficiency is a big problem. All are working to find ways to deal with it and respond to the questions “How much vitamin D should I take daily?” and “How best do we ensure everyone gets that?” (5) Let’s discuss this at your next chiropractic visit and make a plan to boost your vitamin D level and permit your body to fight health-compromising issues.

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Arrange your next Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment now with Capitol Spine & Rehabilitation. Your Baton Rouge chiropractor is with you on your health path offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to do at home to cope mentally and physically in times of pain, stress and depression. Capitol Spine & Rehabilitation is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.