Healthy News - March 2020

“Listen to your elders!” A study of over-60 year olds stated that 29.2% of them used complementary health alternatives in the last 12 months: herbal therapies, chiropractic and massage lead the list. 60% of those folks reported that it was “important” for maintaining their health and well-being. They reported that it boosted their overall health, and they felt better. They had an improved sense of control over their health. They said these types of options created an easier way to cope with their health problems. (1) Today more than ever, we in Eugene are all in need of a stronger sense of control over our health and well-being. Your Eugene chiropractor is with you in good times and hard times, for young folks and elders! Make your appointment soon! In the meantime, take advice from the CDC while the coronavirus pandemic is on our minds, too, as these are all things within our control when so much around us is not. (2)

A healthy body counts on a healthy, well-functioning immune system. Vitamin D supports a health immune system and aids combat challenges to it. Air pollution is a challenge as it can cause extreme immune responses: infection, cancer, auto-immune conditions. Inhaled air pollution typically settles on respiratory mucosa and influences the respiratory system. (The news is filled with talk about the respiratory system today.) Vitamin D supplementation is one strategy study proposes may boost the immune system to combat such invasion. (3) Vitamin D is reportedly beneficial to improve and keep clinical depression at bay due to its homeostatic, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective roles. (4) Many from government, research and industry around the world are very aware that vitamin D deficiency is a big problem. They are working to find ways to deal with it and respond to the questions “How much vitamin D should I take a day?” and “How best do we make sure everyone gets that?” (5) Let’s talk about this at your next chiropractic visit and make a plan to increase your vitamin D level and allow your body to fight health-compromising problems.

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Schedule your next Eugene chiropractic appointment today with Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic. Your Eugene chiropractor is your partner on your health journey offering chiropractic treatments and tips - like supplementing with vitamin D - to follow at home to deal with mentally and physically in times of pain, stress and depression. Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic is privileged to be your – and your elders’ - health partner.