Supporting a Healthy Immune System
in Winnebago IL

AAAACCCHHHOOOOOOO! Sneezing, coughing, runny noses, and sore throats happen throughout the year. Whether from allergies or a virus, it interrupts our lives and makes us feel miserable. With this year's challenges we are all more aware than ever before that we need our immune systems to work at 100%. So what can we do to support our disease fighting system? I'm so glad you asked, here are a few key things to add to your routine. Contact our Winnebago IL chiropractic clinic today to learn more.

6 Ways to support your immune system in Winnebago IL

1. Get Adjusted! Studies show that you get a 48% bump to your immune system when you get adjusted. Your nervous system and immune system work hand in hand.

2. Supplements: We have many great products that help support immune health.

• ImmunoBerry Liquid: This syrup is great for children & adults. It has Elderberry, Astragalus Root, Wild Cherry Bark, Shitake Mushroom, Maitake Mushroom, and Beta 1,3, 16 Glucan. Research shows that the ingredients in this supplement have been shown to make significant improvements in influenza, respiratory tract infections, cancer prevention and various viral and bacterial infections.
• Immuno-Zn Lozenge: This is a combo of zinc and elderberry. These lozenges taste great and are an ideal delivery system to enhance absorption of the zinc and elderberry.
• Immune Champ Gummy: This is a combo of zinc and elderberry. These lozenges taste great and are an ideal delivery system to enhance absorption of the zinc and elderberry.

3. Essential Oils: Force field is a great topical blend to support your immune and respiratory function during cold and flu season.

4. Water: Glug, glug glug! We should all be striving to drink 1/2 our body weight in ounces of water every single day! That seems like a lot but it is a great way to keep your cells hydrated and SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM! Dr. Tirumalasetty says: "Water carries important components of the immune system, including nutrients, to where they need to go and carries away waste from organs that are the byproducts of our everyday metabolism as we consume food and turn it into energy."

5. Exercise: Sweat it out. Exercise helps flush out bacteria from the lungs and airways, possibly reducing the chance of getting a cold or the flu. Blood circulates more rapidly and that means antibodies and white Blood Cells can do their job more efficiently. Raising your body's temperature during exercise also helps prevent bacteria from growing, thus fighting infection better. Lastly, exercise helps slow down stress hormones. When we are less stressed our immune systems function better.

6. ZZZZZZ: Catch some Z's. Getting enough sleep helps T Cells in your body fight off disease. Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night to stay healthy.
We love helping people stay healthy through the hustle and bustle of the upcoming season. As we get busy during this time of year remember to take a few minutes everyday to support your immune system.