Myth: You should start building your natural defenses for cold and flu season in the fall. Reality: Summer is the best time to start boosting your immunity to stay strong through cold and flu season. While most people wait until the temperature drops to care for their immunity, the most impactful time to start prepping…
Exciting new research has found that fasting induces the body to create new stem cells and regenerate the immune system to resist illness and disease.
Being a germaphobe can increase your risk of infection Are you a germaphobe that’s constantly using antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer to clean your hands? While you may think you’re preventing the spread of germs, you might be missing the mark on the best way to protect your body from germs… washing your hands…
As the COVID-19 (or the coronavirus) pandemic sweeps across the United States and countries around the world, millions of us are reeling on what to expect next as we hunker down and navigate through these unprecedented times. Entire states have canceled school. People have rushed to the stores to stock up on food and basic…
Whether you’re deciding to stay home or whether you’re still going out doing your activities of daily living, Dr. Kevin Day, AlignLife of Warsaw, shares some basic things you can do to boost your immune system: #1: Drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Water helps carry oxygen to your…
Absolutely. But in order to understand how chiropractic can help, let’s talk about some of the basics of cold and flu (influenza) season. Influenza A, Influenza B, and a slew of other viruses like to spread like wildfire in the cooler months. But if you’ve gone to the doctor with any of these, you were…
Americans don’t get enough sleep to stay healthy! Only about one in four gets a full 8 hours of sleep. Yet research shows that a person’s sleep amount is a great predictor of outcome. Humans with shorter sleep times have been shown to have weakened immune systems which makes them more susceptible to viruses, bacterial…
If you want to stay healthy while traveling, be sure to bring along these easy to carry immune boosters to use with your food. Have a great trip!
I am often asked “What is the one thing I can do that will make me healthier?” It is a hard question to answer. Is it more water? Is it taking a multivitamin? Is it exercise? Is it getting a wellness adjustment? They are all positive and important steps in maintaining health but one…
When you use hand sanitizer or antibacterial soap, you are inviting poison into your bloodstream. Learn why using these products destroys your immunity.