FRANKFORT, Ill., Jan. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chiropractic can significantly improve immune system response for those suffering from the common cold and the flu. Chiropractic as part of a treatment program that uses nutrition and lifestyle advice can reduce periods of protracted illness and help individuals build healthier immune systems. A chiropractic adjustment boosts white blood cell counts, the type of cells necessary to combat the cold and flu. Spinal imbalances and neurological dysfunction can reduce the body’s ability to function normally and make individuals more susceptible to contracting a cold or the flu virus. Chiropractic treatments from Advanced Chiropractic Wellness have a role in helping patients to improve their health and fight off the common colds and flu.
It is that time of year when colds and the flu appear in households across America. Chiropractic care is a non-invasive and holistic approach to wellness that supports the needs of an individual’s immune system, as well as the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems of the body. Chiropractors, or “doctors of the nervous system,” specialize in alleviating pain and addressing misalignments with manual therapies. As part of their expertise, chiropractors also educate patients on ways to heal the body naturally and improve their overall health. Ensuring a proper night’s sleep and eating nutrient-dense meals help support the multi-faceted needs of the body for healing and proper function.
A misaligned spinal column can impact exposed nerves, impeding proper signaling, and causing distress and inflammation. When the spine is aligned, the nerves are allowed to function normally and effectively send signals throughout the body. A study published in the journal, Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, showed the positive impact on the immune system after a single chiropractic adjustment. After only one adjustment, study participants appeared to have an increase in the production and count of white blood cells. The job of these cells is to ward off and fight viruses and other foreign substances that enter the body. The findings may support the connection between regular chiropractic treatments and improved immune system response.
“Chiropractic care can improve the ability of the body to defend itself against colds and the flu,” said Dr. Scott Stratton. “As an experienced chiropractor, I can say that research supports my experience of being able to improve immune system function in patients with regular spinal manipulations and complementing services. Patients can address the flu and colds with approaches that improve overall health at Advanced Chiropractic Wellness.”
Dr. Scott Stratton, chiropractor at Advanced Chiropractic Wellness, serves residents of Frankfort, Tinley Park, Mokena, and New Lenox. The team offers natural and effective treatments to help patients enjoy an optimal quality life. Services include chiropractic care, functional medicine, and nutritional assessment.
Call (815) 464-6772 to schedule chiropractic treatments for colds and the flu or visit http://www.drscottstratton.com/ for more information on their services, hours, and location.