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Fight the Flu more effectively

Posted: February 1, 2013
By: Dr Bryn Gillow & Dr. Greg Kule

With the winter season in full swing, it seems like more people than ever are coming down with a cold or the flu.  We are trying anything from grand-grandma’s cures passed from generation to generation to more extreme measures such as the flu shot.  However you choose to tackle this year’s flu season, the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) is recommending that people of all ages add chiropractic to their strategy for warding off and fighting the flu and its effects this season. 

 

Chiropractic adjustments can have a positive effect on immune function by correcting the vertebral subluxation complex and improving nerve function.  Our immune system, like every other system in the body, is coordinated and controlled by the nervous system.  A study done by Patricia Brennan Ph. D showed that chiropractic adjustments to the thoracic region (mid back) increased the number of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (white blood cells) in as little as 30 minutes post adjustment.  This is no surprise given what we now know about the interactions between the nervous system and the immune system.  In another study consisting of 2,818 individuals undergoing chiropractic care, researchers found between 7 and 28% decrease in symptoms such as stiffness/lack of flexibility in the spine, physical pain, fatigue, incidence of colds and flu, headaches, menstrual discomfort, gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, dizziness and falls.

 

Give your body that extra edge in fighting off the flu by adding chiropractic care to the list of your healthy habits.  Give us a call at 570 992 2929 to schedule an appointment today!

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