Healthy News - March 2020

“Listen to your elders!” A study of over-60 year olds discovered 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 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 Fernandina Beach all need a better sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Fernandina Beach chiropractor is with you in good times and difficult 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 needs 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 excessive immune responses: infection, cancer, auto-immune conditions. Inhaled air pollution usually lands on respiratory mucosa and influences the respiratory system. (The news is filled with talk about the respiratory system today.) Vitamin D supplementation is one strategy research proposes may boost the immune system to resist 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 an extensive problem. They are seeking for ways to deal with it and answer the questions “How much vitamin D should I take a day?” and “How best do we make sure everyone gets that?” (5) Let’s talk about this at your next chiropractic visit and set a plan to boost your vitamin D level and let your body to fight health-compromising challenges.

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Schedule your next Fernandina Beach chiropractic appointment today with Amelia Chiropractic Clinic. Your Fernandina Beach chiropractor is your partner on your health journey offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to follow at home to cope mentally and physically when pain, stress and depression bother you. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.