Chiropractic Care: A Winter Must Have
When you think of winter, there are many things that come to mind: cozying up by the fire, playing in the snow, enjoying winter sports…and cold and flu season. Winter is the time of year to pay extra close attention to your health and wellness, and chiropractic may be able to help. Here are our tips to give your body its best shot at fighting off the cold and flu this winter.
DIET MODIFICATION
Who doesn’t love all those holiday treats? With the start of the new year, it’s a bit more motivating to make a fresh start. To maintain a strong immune system, give it a boost and eat more fruits and vegetables and less sugary foods. Antioxidant and vitamin-rich foods better prepare your body to fight against illness.
INCREASE ACTIVITY
Sitting around all day and living a sedentary life won’t do your body any favors when it comes to strengthening your immune system. Staying active will help you stay healthier overall. On the other hand, if you are under the weather, give your body the time it needs to spend its energy on getting better.
REST UP
Restorative sleep is essential if your immune system is to operate at its best. To reduce your risk of getting sick, ensure that you get enough restful sleep each night.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
Staying hydrated has many benefits for your health and wellness, and one of them is that water helps flush toxins out of your body. Make a goal of drinking at least half your body weight in ounces each day to ensure proper hydration.
SCHEDULE REGULAR CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS AT SHIELDS CHIROPRACTIC
Making a chiropractic care a part of your healthcare regimen ensures that your central nervous system is functioning optimally. These adjustments remove any interferences or interruptions that disrupt the communication between your brain and the rest of your body so all your systems can communicate as they should.
Even when we take great care of ourselves, there is always the chance that we will still catch whatever bug is going around. In order to fight that illness off as quickly as possible, help your immune system with chiropractic care. Our bodies are designed to heal themselves and chiropractic helps your body do just that. To schedule an adjustment, just click here!