Strengthen Your Immunity with Chiropractic Care

By Donna Stark

It's the time of year when you start hearing about all of the different ways to strengthen your immune system. You see the commercials, you talk about it at work, and your children come home with friendly reminders from their teachers at school. Many, if not all, of the suggestions you hear about are certainly valid ... take your vitamins, wash your hands, get your rest ... but have you also heard that chiropractic care can help too? It's the perfect choice for those times when you aren't feeling your best, but more importantly, it's the perfect choice for all the other times as well!

Strengthen Your Immunity

Chiropractic care from The Joint Chiropractic is an excellent option for those who want to improve and strengthen their immune system. Wondering how it can help? Well, it does so in more ways than you would think, and it all starts with your nervous system. The nervous system is the busiest system in your body. It helps to regulate and control every function that the body makes, including those of the immune system, so if the nervous system is not working properly, the likelihood of becoming sick is definitely increased. Your body becomes more susceptible to viruses, bacteria, and illness that it would normally be able to fight off.

There are many reasons why your nervous system may not be functioning at an optimal level, but one of the most common is a misaligned spine. Fortunately, that's where chiropractic care steps in. Take a look at how chiropractic care can improve the function of your body's nervous system, and at the same time, your overall health as well.

• Places your spine in proper alignment
• Identifies and corrects joint restrictions and nerve interference
• Increases white blood cell count
• Improves communication between the brain and the nervous system

Improve Your Overall Health

Even if you are not exhibiting any signs or symptoms of being ill, chiropractic care can still provide many benefits to your overall health and wellness. Here is a short list of health issues that chiropractic care has been shown to have a positive effect on.

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches/migraines
• Weight loss
• High blood sugar
• High blood pressure
• Cardiovascular health
• Osteoporosis

Choosing Chiropractic Care

Understanding the role that the nervous system plays in the body, and making sure that the connection between your brain and your immune system is at its best, is one of the first steps to a healthier life. It is easy to see why chiropractic care is the best choice for improved health and overall wellness, so head on in today! In fact, bring the whole family in! With more than 425 locations nationwide, convenient weekend hours, and no appointment or referral needed, The Joint Chiropractic is definitely the place to be.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Houston, Tex.