Fall is rolling in and bringing with it the dreaded sick season. At Verity Health Center, we’re here to help keep Tallahassee and Crawfordville, Florida healthy this season! Believe it or not, in addition to a healthy diet and exercise, regular chiropractic care has been shown to boost the immune system and help protect and fight against illness for the whole family. How you ask? Take a look.

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1. Regulating the Nervous System

Chiropractic care focuses on the health of the spine and nervous system. Research from the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics suggests that chiropractic adjustments can stimulate the immune system by improving the function of the nervous system. When the spine is misaligned, signals that the nervous system sends to the immune system are disrupted, which weakens the body’s ability to respond to illness. By being proactive to keep the spine aligned, your nervous and immune systems stay ready to fight illness when it may come!

2. Reducing Stress Hormones

It’s not a secret that stress greatly contributes to weakened immunity. High levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, can suppress immune function. A study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine found that chiropractic adjustments can lower cortisol levels and reduce the body’s overall stress response. As your physical tension is reduced through chiropractic adjustments, your body is better equipped to manage stress, which in turn helps strengthen the immune system.

3. Improving Sleep Quality

Don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep! A well-functioning immune system is closely linked to good sleep, and lack of sleep can make you more susceptible to illness. Improved sleep not only recharges the body, it also enhances immune function. According to the Sleep Foundation, good sleep increases the production of proteins in your body that help fight off infections and inflammation. When your body is free from tension and discomfort and your cortisol levels are low, you have a better chance at getting quality rest.

4. Boosting White Blood Cell Activity

White blood cells are the body’s primary defenders against infection. Amazingly, chiropractic adjustments have been linked to increased white blood cell activity. A study conducted at New York’s Preventive Medicine Institute showed that patients who received regular chiropractic care had a 200% stronger immune system compared to those who did not.

Regular chiropractic care offers a natural way for people of all ages to boost their immune system this fall by enhancing nervous system function, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. Schedule your appointment with Verity Health Center today to stay healthy and resilient throughout the season! We have two convenient locations in Tallahassee and one in Crawfordville.